Do I need a capture card to record gameplay from a game on the computer?

I wanted to record myself playing a game on the computer like when people use capture cards on xbox and ps3. Do I need a capture card for a computer game? If not, what can I use?Do I need a capture card to record gameplay from a game on the computer?
Nope, but you will need a software program, which on average starts at 30$, that can record gameplay. Like other suggestions in for your question, Fraps has high quality color recording, but then there is also ZD Soft, which is preferably (by me) better than Fraps because even though Fraps comes more prepared when you first get it, ZD Soft is more advanced in terms of codecs. Also, there are gaming programs and connections (voice chat, instant forum access) that they use for MMOs, but I am not sure of the compatability with your XBox program.



Good luck!Do I need a capture card to record gameplay from a game on the computer?
if im not mistaken you can do it from screen captureDo I need a capture card to record gameplay from a game on the computer?
You just need some video capture software, like Fraps, which does the same as a capture card