Some users experienced audio and video delays in game clips recorded through Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11/10 and through the screen recording option on Xbox consoles. While recording gameplay, it is important that the audio and video sync up correctly, otherwise the recorded clips are a waste. In this article, we will explain How to fix Xbox game recording audio out of sync affairs.
How to fix Xbox game recording audio out of sync
If you’re playing a game on your Windows computer, you can record your gameplay using a built-in app, Xbox Game Bar. The Xbox console also allows users to record their gameplay, but it has certain time limitations. It doesn’t matter which method you use to record your gameplay; If the recorded video clips are not syncing properly, the solutions provided below will guide you in How to fix Xbox game recording audio out of sync affairs.
Before we start explaining the solutions, let’s look at some workarounds that can help you. These solutions helped some affected users.
- Change the recording resolution of your game clip. For example, if you’re recording your gameplay in 4K, switch to 1080 pixels and then switch back to 4K.
- Open another game for a few seconds and close it. Now, open your game and start recording it.
- Some users reported that the problem occurred on Windows 11 and not on Windows 10. That is why they have returned to Windows 10. We do not suggest that you go back to Windows 10 from Windows 11. It is your choice. You can use the solutions provided below.
Let’s see the fixes.
- Turn your Xbox console off and on
- Turn off the Automatically upload option
- Lower the frame rate to record your gameplay
- Install the latest Windows update
- Reset your Xbox console
Below, we have explained all these fixes in detail.
1]Power cycle your Xbox console
Power cycling your Xbox console removes the bad cache. If the problem occurs due to a bad cache, this will help. The steps to turn your Xbox console off and on are provided below:
- Press and hold the Xbox button to turn off your console.
- When the console is off, remove the power cords from the wall outlet.
- Wait at least 5 minutes.
- Plug in the power cables and turn on your console.
Now, save your game and see if the problem persists.
2]Disable the Automatically upload option
The Xbox console has an option that uploads recorded game clips to OneDrive automatically. Some users found this feature to cause problems. Check if disabling this option works for you or not. Select do not go up on the Auto Upload option on your Xbox console.
3]Lower the frame rate to record your gameplay
If you are recording at a high frame rate, lower the frame rate and then record your gameplay. This should work for you. The following steps will show you how to lower the frame rate for recording via Xbox Game Bar on Windows 11/10.
- Open Windows 11/10 Settings.
- In Windows 11, go to “Games > Captures.” In Windows 10, go to “Games > Screenshots > Recorded video.”
- Click on the Video frame rate dropdown and select the lowest frame rate.
Related: Windows 11 gaming settings: everything you need to know.
4]Install the latest Windows update
Make sure you are using the latest version of the Windows operating system. Open the Windows update page and manually check for updates. If the update is available, download and install it.
5]Reset your Xbox console
If none of the previous solutions resolved the problem, resetting your Xbox console may help. The following steps will help you with this:
- Open the Xbox guide.
- Gonna “Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.”
- Select reset console.
- Now select Reset and keep my apps and games.
This action will reset your Xbox console to factory default settings without deleting your data.
Why are the audio and video out of sync on Xbox?
Video and audio sync issues usually occur in video game clips recorded on Xbox consoles. This may be due to high frame rate selection or high resolution recording. Change your game recording settings on your Xbox console and see if it helps.
Why aren’t my Xbox clips recording correctly?
Some games do not allow users to record gameplay. Such games disable Xbox’s recording capability. Therefore, you cannot record the gameplay of such games. If the game supports recording but you can’t record gameplay, please check if capture is enabled or not. Power cycle your Xbox console to remove the bad cache. Also, delete your older game clips and see if that works.
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