Microsoft confirms Xbox One only has 5 minutes of recording
As it turns out, however, gameplay recording on the Xbox One might not be as useful as was originally thought. In fact, as Microsoft has now revealed, Xbox One DVR recordings cannot exceed 5 minutes.
This, of course, diminishes the potential for making “Let’s Play” videos using the Xbox One‘s native gameplay recording features. It’s a real shame too, because the Xbox One, as we have now learned, will allow picture-in-picture recording for live commentary using Kinect.
Earlier in the week it seemed like Microsoft was offering limitless recording capability after Microsoft’s Phil Harrison said gamers could record “as much or as little as they want.” Then, Microsoft PR came out of the woodwork to clarify Harrison’s claims with this statement:
”We are committed to giving gamers the ability to produce high quality videos easily and quickly. We can confirm the recording buffer in Game DVR is 5 minutes, which we feel is optimized to take advantage of high-quality production features and advanced social mechanics in Xbox One.”
The buffer element of the quote might be a bit confusing, but Game Informer got further clarification and, yes, gameplay recordings are capped at 5 minutes. Sony’s PS4, on the other hand, has a 15-minute buffer – meaning it automatically stores 15 minutes of gameplay – but there is no recording limit, or Sony hasn’t revealed one. Thankfully, even if there is a limit, Sony has already announced the PS4 will support gameplay capture through HDMI.
In addition to this news on video length, we have also learned that gameplay sharing on the Xbox One will be limited to Xbox Live at launch. While Microsoft has promised that gamers will be able to upload their videos to YouTube and Facebook, the feature will not be available until some time next year.
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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/27/microsoft-confirms-xbox-one-only-has-5-minutes-of-recording/
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DissPosted:
Daw Kind of sucks. Better than nothing but would be good to record gameplays etc.
Most likely you won't be able to record a full gameplay considering they are usually around 10 minutes in length but it's a good feature none the less.
DissPosted:
Well good thing I have a HD PVR. They should really increase it to 10mins, considering most online matches are around 10 minutes in length but it would hinder companies that sell game capturing devices so I guess it's all fair.
DinosoarPosted:
Shame that it is only 5 Minutes I think if you have a HD PVR you should just keep it or purchase one.
FalsifiedPosted:
-Skillz Better than nothing
At least we can record
Yeah. Saves us about $150 on buying an Elgato.
Although, it's only five minutes...
Dr-PonyfilePosted:
Dr-JMentalistPawnStarsMentalist It would be alot better if they add more time, so people could do some achievement guides and other tutorials.
they will just have to do them in little groups
Probably, it would be alot easier to put them in 1 video though.
Yeah, It sucks but I will do achievement guides with it, and on PS4 I can now do trophy guides!!!!
Yeah I think that Microsoft should extend the time but I can't see it happening the trophy guides is a good idea. There is going to be so many more YouTubers soon it is going to be unreal.
Dr-JPosted:
MentalistPawnStarsMentalist It would be alot better if they add more time, so people could do some achievement guides and other tutorials.
they will just have to do them in little groups
Probably, it would be alot easier to put them in 1 video though.
Yeah, It sucks but I will do achievement guides with it, and on PS4 I can now do trophy guides!!!!
MentalistPosted:
PawnStarsMentalist It would be alot better if they add more time, so people could do some achievement guides and other tutorials.
they will just have to do them in little groups
Probably, it would be alot easier to put them in 1 video though.
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