Capture cards are useful for recording game console gameplay or recording HDMI-compatible devices to a PC window. Right now you can get one of the best compact and affordable capture devices available, the AVerMedia Live Gamer Mini, for $74.99. That's $25 off the original MSRP. Only once in the past has it been cheaper, during a short-term sale last fall.

Like most capture cards these days, this is an external unit that connects via USB, so no free PCIe slot is needed. It supports zero-lag pass-through video, so you can send the stream to your PC while maintaining a dedicated TV/monitor for device output; it supports recording up to 1080p/60FPS, but does not support resolutions above 4K.

The device is designed primarily for use with AVerMedia's proprietary RECentral streaming software, but will also work with OBS Studio and other applications. The compact size and excellent software compatibility make this a great buy for anyone looking for a capture card, unless 4K recording is a difficult requirement.