It has become much more affordable to record video game footage from a video game console thanks to the low cost of video capture cards.
Today, I am reviewing the WARRKY Video Capture Card with Built-in USB 3.0 Cable (and USB-C adapter).
This little device records in 1080p 60 fps, 4K 30Hz pass through and has two audio ports for streaming.
So, how does it work? I’m using the free OBS Studio and I have my Nintendo Switch HDMI connected from the dock into this adapter. I then plug into my computer (or port replicator/docking station) and I add a “Video Capture Device”.
Similar to other video capture cards, it may be finicky at first, so you want to keep plugging the device in and out until you see “WARRKY USB 3.0” showing up on device.
The next step is getting the audio to work and that is making sure you add a new device and change it to Digital Audio Interface (WARRKY USB 3.0).
And the third and final step is going to the audio mixer and changing the Video Capture Device (by clicking on the three dots on the side).
And after you click the three dots, it will take you to the Advanced Audio Properties and for the Video Capture Device, you will need to change Audio Monitoring to “Monitor and Output”.
And that’s it, it will record audio from your console and it’s read to go.
Please do note though that the settings will not stay, once you power off or remove the Switch from the dock. You will have to do these three steps each time. So, delete the previous Video Capture Device from Sources and create a new one until the “WARRKY USB 3.0” shows up again.
But it works and for $34, its similarly priced with other competing devices. But the difference is this one includes an HDMI out and also includes 3.5 audio in and audio out ports if needed.
But overall, the WARRKY Video Capture Card with Built-in USB 3.0 Cable (with USB-C adapter) works very well. Sure, it’s finicky, but a lot of the cheaper capture cards are like that and takes a few times of plugging it in and out until the console is discovered. I do recommend it if you do not want purchase an expensive video capture device and want to keep things under $35.
