AverMedia Live Gamer Portable
SCORE: 77
We prayed long and hard about reviewing
Avermedia Live Gamer Portable. We debated from every angle we could
possibly think of. At the end of the day we decided to give this device
some love and attention. Or at least a review - which may or may not
include the love if you know what I mean.
The Avermedia Live Gamer Portable is used to record your video game play
sessions. Want to do a video walkthrough of a home console video game?
Then the Avermedia Live Gamer Portable is for you. We tested it on the
Playstation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. It is also supposed to
work on a PC. I suspect it will work with the Playstation 4.
The Avermedia Live Gamer Portable device connects to the video game home
console, the television set, and the computer that is recording it. We
used a laptop for the recording. The biggest issue with the Avermedia
Live Gamer Portable is the wires. They are short. The computer recording
needs to be almost on top of the television and Avermedia Live Gamer
Portable device. This part of this recording device is not flexible, and
not easy to use.
It is also difficult to swap between different devices. Hardware and
software changes are needed each and every time. Forget one, and it does
not work. In fact we spent more time troubleshooting the Avermedia Live
Gamer Portable than we did actually using it.
The Avermedia Live Gamer Portable is a pricey device too. Families will
likely have little to no interest in this video capture device. Teckies
and geeks will have more of an interest. Even they may baulk at the high
price of the Avermedia Live Gamer Portable.
The Avermedia Live Gamer Portable works. It is clumsy and clunky but it
does work and the software is pretty slick. - Paul
{UPDATE}: We have also recorded on another PC after an additional
adapter was purchased.
UPDATE {06/25/2017}: Three years later we are still happily using this
device. It no longer working with AV converted devices. It works
fantastic with HDMI devices, including easy microphone access.
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 85%
Replay/Extras: 90%
Gameplay: 50%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: Hardware
Publisher: AverMedia
Developer: AverMedia
Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated
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