On Xbox One, one of the most popular features is Game DVR, which gives gamers easy access to recording, editing and sharing their most epic gaming moments.
We’re bringing this feature to Windows 10, now accessible by simply pressing Windows key + G. With the games you love playing - whether on Xbox Live, Steam or other services - you can record, edit and share game clips with all your social networks.
While you’re playing a game, press the Windows key + G to open the Game bar. If a programme has already been identified as a game, the Game bar will appear, as shown below:
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If this is your first time using the Game bar with a game, you’ll be prompted to identify the programme as a game before the Game bar will appear, or before you can use any of the keyboard shortcuts. Click the tick box to confirm the programme is a game.
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Some games may block your ability to record. If so, you’ll see the following notification:
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Note If a PC game is in full-screen mode, the Game bar will be blocked from opening. To use the Game bar or the shortcut keys, you’ll first need to adjust the game settings to open in Windowed mode. Once in this mode, press the Windows key + G to open the Game bar and then select the tick box Yes, this is a game.
You can now either play in Windowed mode or switch the settings back to full-screen mode, but once in full-screen mode you’ll have to rely on the Windows shortcut keys, as the Game bar will be blocked. In this mode, use the Windows key + Alt + G and Windows key + Alt + R sequences to create your recordings. The other keyboard shortcut combinations will not work in full-screen mode.
Keyboard shortcuts are often faster or less distracting than the Game bar. These predefined shortcuts are designed to perform all the functions that you can access on the Game bar:
You also have the option to add your own shortcuts. To do so, open the Xbox app and go to Settings > Game DVR > Keyboard shortcuts.
Note Keyboard shortcuts won’t work until the programme has been identified as a game (see the instructions above).
Open the Xbox app and select Settings from the left-hand side menu option. Then, select the Game DVR tab.
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Note You can’t change the storage location of your screenshots or game clips.
Video Quality Settings
Resolution |
Standard |
High |
1080p |
10 mbps |
20 mbps |
720p |
4.5 mbps |
9 mbps |
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