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The Ultimate Game Changer - Gear on YouTube
YouTube Equipment for Gaming Channels - Best Gaming Gears
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
You love gaming, you have a lot of know-how to pass on, and you have a magnetic personality: you are ready to become a great YouTube gaming commentator. All you need is gaming gear. We have already listed some of the best YouTube video shooting equipment lists for starting recording videos, here we will run through some of the best YouTube equipment for gaming channels, sorted into categories for game recording, audio, and video (facecam).
YouTube Equipment You Should Have for Gaming Channels [Gaming Gears]
1. Game Recording [Capture Card & Game Recording Software]
Game recording software, or hardware, is what you will use to capture your in-game footage. The worst thing you can do is try to point a camera at the screen of your computer or television; recording your screen directly is a must. What kind of game capture gear you need will depend on what kind of game you are playing.
For recording games on your computer screen, you may only need software, and there are a few quality game recording software out there for free. One popular option among YouTube gamers is called OBS , or ‘Open Broadcaster Software’. OBS is free to download from Obsproject.com. The thing that makes it great for gamers is it can be used for live streaming to YouTube, or other sharing sites like Twitch.tv (which has a focus on gaming videos).
For those who want to record the gameplay with ease and edit the recorded gameplay footage with the same tool, we recommend you to try Filmora , which is a 2-in-1 gameplay recording software and video editor on both Windows and Mac.
The advantages of using Filmora to record YouTube Gameplay video:
- Record 4K gameplay and high-space game
- Record gameplay and webcam at the same time
- Mark the important moment with the Marker feature when playing the game
- Basic video editing tools provide trimming, cutting, and merging features as well as annotation effects
If you are going to be making videos more related to consol games then you may need to invest in a Capture device. One of the best is the Elgato Game Capture HD60 featured above. It captures video directly onto either your Mac or PC, while a lot of the other top capture devices only work with a PC. It can record in 1080p with 60fps, and you can even live stream. The Elgato HD60 is compatible with PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U.
2. Audio Recording Devices
Your audio recording is extremely important. The thing that will set you apart from other people posting gaming commentary is your personality, and that will only come across if your videos have clear audio. It does not do you much good to be hilarious in a fuzzy commentary track.
A lot of YouTube gamers, especially gamers who are just starting to make videos, go with the Zalman ZM-Mic1 which can be used in combination with headphones. The Zalman might pick up background sounds, like mouse clicks, which is not ideal. However, it will give you significantly better audio than recording directly from your computer, and at under $10 it will not be a purchase you regret. The Zalman is a great starter-mic, especially if you download the free audio editing program Audacity and use it to clean up the little imperfections in your recording. Audacity can be downloaded at Audacityteam.org.
If you are looking for more control over your recording then you should consider the Blue Yeti Mic, which is featured above. This standalone mic is also used by a lot of vloggers and YouTube gamers. It has volume control and even a mute button. It plugs right into the USB drive of your computer using a ten-foot cable, which means you can take it pretty far from your computer. The Blue Yeti USB mic costs about $130.
Check our best list of audio recording devices: Best Microphones for YouTubers
3. Video Recording Devices
If you are going to add a facecam into your videos then it should be high quality, but it does not need to be a top-of-the-line 4K recording. Rather than buying a $1000 DSLR for reaction shots, you should go with a reliable webcam. Before you make a decision about what kind of webcam to get consider how often you will be using your facecam. Not all gaming videos need one. If you play a lot of survival horror games then your reactions will be a key element in your videos, but if you are not playing games that will cause you to have amusing reactions then a facecam will not really add anything to a viewer’s experience.
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If your facecam is going to be an important element in your channel then you should expect to spend around $100 on your webcam. The above image is the Logitech C920, which is one of the best at this price point. It performs well in low light, has a good auto-focus feature, and the quality of its video recordings is quite high.
If you are only going to use a facecam occasionally then consider the Genius WideCam F100, which can be found online for around $30. Its 1080p HD recordings are not as smooth as they should be, but it performs very well at 720p and that is all you should need.
Check more options for the Best webcams for YouTuber
Conclusion
Once you have these gaming recording devices, you can now go to record a gameplay and upload it to YouTube. Before you move on, do check these 10 tips for shooting professional YouTube videos . In case you need to trim and edit the recorded gameplay video and present the most exciting moments, you can use some of the best video editing software for YouTube . Here, we recommend you try the Filmora video editor to achieve your goal.
Why choose Filmora to edit recorded YouTube gameplay videos?
- Intuitive interface for saving time
- Trim Video and Audio Quickly
- Record commentary and voiceover with ease or add royalty-free music sound from the Music Library
- 300+ stylish video effects built-in and more in Filmora Effect Store
- Upload to YouTube directly
In case you didn’t know Filmora before, here is a video tutorial for beginners about Filmora video editor, check and download it to edit your YouTube today.
Richard Bennett
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- Title: "[New] The Ultimate Game Changer - Gear on YouTube"
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- Created at : 2024-06-05 03:35:42
- Updated at : 2024-06-06 03:35:42
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