In late 2017, the Nintendo Switch was updated to version 4.0, which included the ability to record 30-second gameplay clips of certain games to share on social media. Previously, Switch users could only capture and share screenshots with the world, but now they can highlight the best (and funniest) gaming moments by playing Nintendo’s best. At the time the update was released, only a handful of Nintendo’s first-party games supported this feature, but now the list has been expanded to include most games on the platform. Here’s what you need to know about recording and sharing footage on Nintendo Switch.
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How to record and share gameplay on Nintendo Switch
First, you’ll want to know how to record and share gameplay directly from your Nintendo Switch system.
Step 1: When you’re ready to record, press and hold the switch Record button — it’s a square button with a recessed circle, located below the directional button on the left Joy-Con or opposite the home button on the Switch Pro controller. Holding the button automatically records 30 seconds of gameplay. You don’t need to hold the button for the full 30 seconds: a long press should be enough to start. A quick tap takes a screenshot, while a full press takes a video.
Step 2: The console signals that it is recording a clip with a rotating icon, and a “saving” message appears in the upper left corner of the screen. When the video recording is complete, a new message with a play icon indicates that the clip was successfully saved.
Step 3: The Switch automatically records the last 30 seconds of gameplay, but if you’ve just entered the game and want to record a clip, it will record any length up to 30 seconds.
Step 4: After recording the clip, simply go to your Album on the home screen.
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Step 5: Your clips are automatically grouped with your screenshots, but you’ll notice that the clips are marked with “30s” in the lower right corner of the thumbnail. You can filter the library to see only your clips by pressing Y and clicking Videos only in the drop-down menu.
Step 6: Opening the clip automatically plays it.
Step 7: Sometimes not everything in that 30-second clip is noteworthy. If you want to reduce it, press AND while watching the clip. From there, you can move the bar frame by frame from the beginning of the clip, cutting out the part of the video you don’t want. This will turn into a new video start. Press AND and do the same from the end of the clip until you are happy with where the clip ends. Don’t worry—your original clip will still be saved even after you trim it.
Step 8: You can also take screenshots from the clip using the editing function. Press AND at the point in the clip you want to record and press Save as screenshot. This is a good way to retroactively provide a screenshot that you may have missed during the last 30 seconds of gameplay.
Step 9: Among the most intriguing parts of recording clips is the ability to send them to other people. You can easily upload your clips to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. To do this, just find a specific clip, select it ANDand guessed Fast. Connect your Twitter and Facebook pages to your account and you can start uploading and sharing your fun clips with your followers. You can even type a comment to go along with the clip.
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How to record with a recording card
If you run into problems with the Switch’s built-in recording system, or discover a specific game that isn’t compatible with it, there are other options available. A secure way to store and share your Nintendo Switch gameplay is to use a capture card. These special devices consist of a third-party hardware system that takes screenshots using the system you are using. It can also override time limits and even block gameplay recording. Users can record as much as they want or as much as their hard drive memory can handle. We believe that capture cards are undoubtedly the highest quality way to capture gameplay.
When using a capture card, you’ll experience a much more complex process than when simply sharing from the Switch. However, all of its additional features make it a worthwhile investment of time. Our favorite is the Elgato Game Capture HD60 S, but there are many other excellent choices.
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