Game recording captures video and audio footage of your gameplay session on a PC or console to review, edit, or share. [1, 2, 3]
Main Recording Modes
- Background / Instant Replay: Constantly records your gameplay in a temporary loop (such as the last 30 to 120 minutes) so you can save a clip after something cool happens.
- On-Demand / Manual: Starts and stops recording only when you manually press a hotkey or button. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Common Tools & Software
- Steam Game Recording: Built directly into the Steam client for overlay games, supporting automatic background capture, timeline markers, and one-click clipping/exporting. [1, 2]
- Windows Xbox Game Bar: A built-in Windows shortcut tool (Win + G) for quick screen clips and recordings.