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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Corn_DogPosted:
Mentalist 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
MentalistPosted:
It would be alot better if they add more time, so people could do some achievement guides and other tutorials.
MentalistPosted:
Monster-Munch 5 minutes is bad if you want to do a game of zombies or something like that it should be like 5-30 minutes.
I agree, the recording time could be improved.
Dr-JPosted:
Monster-Munch 5 minutes is bad if you want to do a game of zombies or something like that it should be like 5-30 minutes.
Well then people should use their external device.
AdamuPosted:
5 minutes is bad if you want to do a game of zombies or something like that it should be like 5-30 minutes.
BigRedMachinePosted:
5 minutes is in some ways good and some ways bad, it is ok for small videos/clips but not so good for a longer commentary, I think big youtubers will stick to there recording equipment.
-SkillzPosted:
Chloe_xD 5min that is pathetic :/ it should be atleast 10min x
Ps4 is doing 15 so maybe it'll change
TaigaAisakaPosted:
MentalistCommandoPro Sucks for the people who sold their capture devices. LMAO
True haha, but I think most famous youtubers will continue to use their PVR's anyway.
Well of course, the people who upload long gameplays/commentaries will use their capture cards. Now if people are going to upload a small gameplay or just something small in general they captured, they will more and likely use this. If I get back into recording, I'm just going to use my capture card in general since it would always be hooked up.
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