How to Record Gaming Videos for YouTube? [2 Ways]

How to record gaming videos for YouTube is not difficult. You can choose to use the Xbox Game Bar or choose a more professional screen recorder to capture your big gaming wins, epic failures, and gaming strategies and to share. 

Method 1: How to Record Gameplay for YouTube using Game Bar

The Windows system comes with a native game capture tool called Xbox Game Bar, which is relatively simple to use. But it can only meet basic recording demands, and it cannot be shared to YouTube with one click.

Step 1. Simply press Windows + G to open the Game Bar. 

Step 2. Click the red button (or hit Windows + Alt + R). Your video will start recording and a timer will appear in the upper right corner of your game window. 

Step 3. When you want to stop the recording window, press Windows + G to pop up the game bar again and click the square icon (or press Windows + Alt + R) to stop it.

Method 2: How to Record Game for YouTube via Professional Screen Recorder

iTop Screen Recorder is the best tool available for recording computer games for YouTube without lag. You can easily record stunning HD gameplay videos, and instantly upload them to YouTube.

Step 1. Download the iTop Game Recorder and follow the setup wizard to install it on your PC. 

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Step 2. Launch this screen recorder and select the Game Mode for game recording. It will auto-detect the game you play. Choose to tweak configurations for webcam, format, Mic, show HUD, etc.

Step 3. Next, run the game you want to record and click REC or press hotkey F9 to start capturing the game highlights.

Step 4. Once finished, press F9 again to stop recording. The game video clip is available under the Files tab. You can click upload to YouTube directly for instant sharing.