In addition, whether because of firmware or driver updates, I found the HD PVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus generally less troublesome than the earlier model. Updated software now includes StreamEez for live streaming of the captured video.An optical audio input is provided, so you can get surround-sound from a PS3.Mac software is provided in the box, whereas before it was extra cost.The Gaming Edition Plus has several new features: Capture software running on the computer lets you save your gaming session to disk, or broadcast it to a live streaming service like so that your followers can watch you gaming triumphs and tragedies in real time, complete with voiceover commentary if you feel inclined to provide it. Instant pass-through means you can continue to play games as normal, provided that the HD PVR 2 is powered up.Īt the same time, the HD PVR 2 outputs the sound and video to a PC or Mac via USB. The idea is that you connect it between a video source, such as an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, and the TV or home theatre system you normally use. Hauppauge’s HD PVR 2 is a video capture device.

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