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I used to have a combination VHS/DVD Recorder set-top device that did this very easily. I figured they'd be really cheap now but was surprised to discover they still run around the $200 mark.<br />
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I did, however, find this little gem for under $10.<br />
<a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA93839A0954&cm_re=analog_usb_video_capture-_-9SIA93839A0954-_-Product" rel="ugc">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA93839A0954&cm_re=analog_usb_video_capture-_-9SIA93839A0954-_-Product</a><br />
It looks like a little chinese knock-off type of product but for $10 it might be worth the risk. If you want to go with something a little more well known then maybe this one for around $40<br />
<a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G28N5810&cm_re=analog_usb_video_capture-_-9SIA24G28N5810-_-Product" rel="ugc">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G28N5810&cm_re=analog_usb_video_capture-_-9SIA24G28N5810-_-Product</a>
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I can confirm that the little chinese gem that Russ suggests works. &nbsp; I have a VCR in the closet that i breakout once in a great while for that conversion. &nbsp; <br />
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I use this one,<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/TOTMC-Capture-Adapter-Windows-Window/dp/B00M7T8T1E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470761252&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+to+composite" rel="ugc">https://www.amazon.com/TOTMC-Capture-Adapter-Windows-Window/dp/B00M7T8T1E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1470761252&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+to+composite</a>
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I never got satisfactory results from any of the USB video capture devices, when compared to the results from a video capture card running on a dedicated video system. &nbsp;<br />
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imo: &nbsp;If it's worth saving then it's worth doing it for best possible results. &nbsp;If you're doing just a few tapes, spend the money instead on having them professionally transferred by a local video house. &nbsp;I believe some of the one hour photo shops also do this.
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So far I have found windows 10 a bit finicky with capture since it nolonger uses the Aero.<br />
Agree with using a capture card I used to use a Leadtek plug the rca composite s_Video cables to the back of the VCR using the PVR built into the capture card brings up a screen you can see the VCR<br />
I find for today's era maybe a DVR would be better suited &nbsp;connect the VCR to DVR then DVR to avs on TV. Record off the DVR or a &nbsp;set top box with a DVD burner, no PC,<br />
I have a Panasonic twin HD TV set top box &nbsp;with a DVD burner and 300 gig HDD which acts like the old VCR did, connect the TV and DVD player even VCR to the rca composites inputs with AVS1- AVS2- TV -cable TV etc. to the Panazonic.<br />
Then I can record from which ever source using the Pansonic remote control.<br />
There is an inbuilt capture with windows 10 look in your start for Xbox app<br />
see my comments on how to use it<br />
<a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28960465/How-to-activate-Windows-10-screen-recorder.html?anchorAnswerId=41736170#a41736170" rel="ugc">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28960465/How-to-activate-Windows-10-screen-recorder.html?anchorAnswerId=41736170#a41736170</a><br />
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Sony RDR-VXD655 VHS DVD Recorder Combo with Built In HD Tuner<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sony-RDR-VXD655-Recorder-Combo-Built/dp/B000PGDT8O" rel="ugc">https://www.amazon.com/Sony-RDR-VXD655-Recorder-Combo-Built/dp/B000PGDT8O</a><br />
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Funai ZV427FX4 Combination VCR and DVD Recorder Amazon<br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CCILYDA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000NTMGVO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=9XBDG4VRC2816TJSGNFY" rel="ugc">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CCILYDA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687682&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000NTMGVO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=9XBDG4VRC2816TJSGNFY</a>
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Several years ago I got a device that plugs into the back of my VCR player and converts the video to a digital format on my Windows computer (I'm now running Windows 10). &nbsp; &nbsp;I no longer have the device, and assume that technology has improved quite a bit. &nbsp;What is the best device for doing this? &nbsp;Since we're starting with a low resolution VCR video, and it's just for personal use, I would like to spend less than $100 (unless there's a compelling reason to spend more).<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Phil
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Several years ago I got a device that plugs into the back of my VCR player and converts the video to a digital format on my Windows computer (I'm now running Windows 10).    I no longer have the device, and assume that technology has improved quite a bit.  What is the best device for doing this?  Since we're starting with a low resolution VCR video, and it's just for personal use, I would like to spend less than $100 (unless there's a compelling reason to spend more).

Thanks,

Phil

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