Microsoft's Xbox app has still not made an appearance on Mac, whilst it's currently available on iOS. Some deem this to be a tactical move by Microsoft to limit the functionalities Mac users are. If you have a headphone-compatible Xbox One controller, you can also use Apple’s standard earbuds to pump your game and chat audio directly into your head. You’ll have to adjust a setting. Going by the numbers, Discord is by far the most loved free chat service for gamers.
Capturing Xbox One Party Chat Using Elgato's Game Capture HD
This page describes how to capture and record Xbox One Party Chat using the Xbox app on Windows 10 and Elgato's Game Capture HD. For information on the basic setup which is common between OBS and Elgato's Game Capture HD head here. This page assumes you are otherwise familiar with capturing and/or streaming with Game Capture HD and simply covers the additional software and settings required for this setup.
Using Elgato's Game Capture HD has some notable advantages over OBS including the ability to record and archive full 1080p60 while streaming to streaming services at a lower quality as well as separating out any webcam overlays and chat audio. This means you can have a pure archive of the game audio and video at full quality while streaming to Twitch with webcams and party chat included at a lower quality.
Additional Software
This setup requires a bit of extra software because Game Capture HD won't allow you to use system audio as a source for the commentary track. To redirect system audio to something Game Capture HD can record you'll need to download VB Audio Virtual Cable from http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable/index.htm. It can be difficult to find the download link so look for 'VB-CABLE Driver (Donationware)' a little ways down the page. Install this app and you'll now have a new Playback and Recording device available in audio preferences:
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Recording Party Chat with Game Capture HD
Under Playback AND Recording set this new device as your default device. This now means that all audio is output to the VB Audio Virtual Cable. When you next open Game Capture HD you'll have a new device available to you to record commentary from. Select the VB Audio Virtual Cable option as shown here:
When you click the Commentary button any system audio (which now includes all of the party audio output by the Xbox app) will be included in the commentary track. Under the audio mixer you can eliminate/mute any other audio source listed, just be sure to leave System Audio at normal because the Xbox app doesn't provide a way to change what audio device is used nor does it define a different one.
When your normal Xbox user is in a Party you'll see this while viewing your account in the Xbox app. From here you can easily join the Party.
You'll now be part of the party and all party chat will be output on your PC. Once you add your recording user you must mute that user immediately in the Xbox app. To mute the recording user simply right click and choose 'mute me.' If you don't mute the user all chat audio will loop back causing an echo.
Closing Thoughts
Hopefully this gives you the information you need to get Xbox One Party Chat included in your next recording or stream. If you have questions or tips on how to do this even better (I'd love to find a way to make recording just the party chat easier without losing system sounds to my speakers for example) you can contact RealAngryMonkey via Xbox Live!
Smartphones have totally changed the way we use a gadget. Modern phones with good Internet connection provide free alternatives to voice and video calls. Here’s a list of excellent video calling apps for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry that let you make a direct call to your friend or start a group video conversation.
Skype
Skype is one of the oldest and most famous apps for calls. There are official Skype apps for Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Amazon Fire Phone. Also it’s available for computer platforms – Windows, Mac and Linux, and even smart TVs, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One and other devices. Apart from voice and video calling, it allows sharing files and sending messages between the devices using Skype. It also offers low cost calling and texting to mobiles or landlines. The unique Skype feature is the ability to make online group video calls. Just create a group out of your Skype contacts and tap the Camera sign to launch a video chat.
Download for Skype for Android | Download Skype for iPhone
SEE ALSO: Video Call Quick Fix Guide: iPhone Camera not Working
Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is another free app for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone to make video calls on the go. Messenger is easy to use. Tap a contact from the Messenger app list and hit the video button to start a video call. You can make a video call to anyone within Facebook network around the globe, including video calls from iPhone to Android and vice verse. All calls are free, but you have to pay for Internet data. The app let use both front and rear cameras for video recording. Unfortunately, in Facebook Messenger there are no group video calls like in Skype or Google Hangouts. So if you want to talk to several friends at a time, you’d better choose a Microsoft or Google app.
Explore all Messenger features at www.messenger.com.
Google Hangouts
Google revamped its communication service – Google Talk to Hangouts. Hangouts has turned into a universal messenger app for Gmail, Google+, Android and iOS users. Now you can do audio and video calls, text messaging, file sharing, real-time video streaming and much more. One can talk to up to 10 people simultaneously. The images shared during a call are saved in a private Google+ album, making it easier to access them later. Google Hangout is, probably, the only real Skype competitor in video calling.
Download Hangouts for Android | Download Hangouts for iPhone
SEE ALSO: Video Call Quick Fix Guide: iPhone Sound not Working
Apple Facetime
Apple Facetime is a default free video call app for all iOS users. You can communicate with anyone who has an Apple device from your Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Thanks to new Continuity feature in iOS 9+, you can start video call on one iDevice and continue it on your second Apple gadget without interruptions. Don’t forget that you can always record iPhone calls and compress the recoreded videos for sending via Whatsapp.
Check our detailed Facetime guide and learn how to use Facetime.
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Line
Xbox Chat App Mac
Line is an extremely popular chat app for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and PC. It also has a face-to-face video call option. The app workflow is similar to Facebook: tap a person name from Line list and hit the Camera sign. Like in Facebook Messenger, all video calls between Line users are 100% free. There are no group video calls. However, if you can pay extra money, Line enables you to make audio calls to landline phones and cell phones out of Line network.
Visit www.line.me to download a Line app for your smartphone.
SEE ALSO: Video Call Quick Fix Guide: iPhone Keyboard not Working
Viber
Similar to Skype, Viber is a free calling app available for almost all operational systems: Windows and Mac, and also mobile devices like Blackberry, Windows Phone, Android and iPhone, iPad. One can use Viber for sharing contacts, files, messages, emoticons, locations, etc. It also allows group audio calls for up to 40 participants. You can make video calls to your Viber contacts. Simply tap the Camera sign next to a person’s name and start talking.
Download Viber for Android | Download Viber for iPhone
Tango
This app is available for Android, iOS and WP and Windows OS computers as well. It offers usual features of voice and video calling, sending messages, animations, files, etc. One interesting thing about Tango is the Mini Games which can be played even during the call. You can challenge the caller on the other end in the real-time.
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Download Tango for Android | Download Tango for iPhone
KakaoTalk
KakaoTalk is made for almost all mobile platforms Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone and even Bada. It has voice and video calls, messaging, sharing multimedia content, etc. The app also acts as a reminder for scheduling appointments. To add little bit of fun, the app has in-built games and some voice filters like Talking Tom, Talking Ben, etc. KakaoTalk also allows users to follow celebrities/ brands such as Psy through ‘Plus Friend’ feature and get updates from them. To see the celebs that can be added, go to the Find Tab and select View All, and simply tap the Add option against any of them.
Download KakaoTalk for Android | Download KakaoTalk for iPhone
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While WeChat is essentially an instant messaging app available for all mobile platforms, it also provides several innovative ways for voice / video calling. Live Chat feature contains conference calling feature and it ensures that only one person talks at a time. Video Call, as the name suggests, is for talking in the video mode. It also has a Voice Chat feature which streams voice messages; this last thing is useful particularly when the other person is not online.
Download WeChat for Android | Download WeChat for iPhone
ooVoo
ooVoo’s is a simple cross platform voice and video calling app available for major mobile platforms and desktop OS. Similar to other apps, ooVoo sends messages, makes voice and videos. Like Skype, ooVoo permits you to call landline numbers through ooVoo credits. It also integrates with Facebook, so you can chat with friends from the social network. The best part about the app is that it makes group video calls with up to 12 people simultaneously.
Download ooVoo for Android
What video calling app do you use? Tell us in comments!
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