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Can I do this on my Acer Chromebook?

Benjamin Rawstron

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Yes, you can. But you will need the capture card or else it won't work because the Chromebook is not a television.

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Does the capture card come with the switch or no?

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No, it does not. You need to buy it separately. A good capture card brand is Elgato.

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Does this work for Nintendo Switch Lite?

Caitlin

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No. You need to dock the system, and the Switch Lite cannot be docked. It's meant for handheld play only.

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what kind of software do you need? Apparently i havent any video capture software install it or at least i cant find it. thanks

Darlene Antonelli

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When you purchase the video capture card, it will have software that you will need to install with it. You can't install the software without purchasing the actual product.

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how much does the capture card cost

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You can get capture cards for about $100-$300 from various sources, like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart.

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whats a good capture card app for chromebook because ive searched far and wide and havent found any

Darlene Antonelli

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There are no "apps" for this. You have to buy a physical video capture card.

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OBS doesn't work on my chromebook, are there any alternatives?

Darlene Antonelli

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A good alternative to OBS is buying a video capture card and following the article's steps.

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Can I use the Capture card on my Chromebook even though it only has a charging port?

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No. Your computer will need a way to intake data, not just power. Find a Chromebook with an HDMI port instead.

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