ImmersionRC

ImmersionRC PowerPlay DVR Complete Kit (DVR + Batteries + 3.5mm A/V Cable)

€213,90 EUR

~~€225,40 EUR~~ €213,90 EUR

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Old tape heads wear out. Every play of a MiniDV or Hi8 tape puts you one step closer to dropouts, static, or losing the footage completely.

The ImmersionRC PowerPlay solves that. Plug your camcorder in and it records straight to MicroSD in 60fps digital, no cassette involved. Works with most MiniDV, Hi8, and Digital8 camcorders, the cable you need depends on which AV output your specific camera has, see below.

No more tape wear, records straight to MicroSD instead of playing through aging heads
60fps H.264 digital, clean enough for stacking clips
Works with most MiniDV, Hi8, and Digital8 camcorders, check which cable your camera needs below
Doubles as a battery pack for FPV goggles, if that's your other setup

This kit ships with the 3.5mm cable

Make sure that's the right one for your camcorder first

This kit includes it

Small recessed round jack

3.5mm Cable

Camera has a small 3.5mm AV jack built in.

Sony: DCR-TRV900, TRV940, TRV950, TRV820, TRV740, TRV730, TRV240, TRV140, TRV130, and more, this port shows up on other models too

3 colored round plugs

3-RCA Cable

Camera connects via a breakout cable ending in 3 RCA plugs (yellow/white/red). Wrong fit for this kit.

Sony: VX1000, VX2000/2100, DSR-PD150, DSR-PD170, and more, this port shows up on other models too

See the 3-RCA Complete Kit →

Wide multi-pin connector

10-Pin Connector

Later Sony Handycams (DCR-HC, DCR-SX, DCR-DVD, DCR-SR, HDR-CX/FX series) use a 10-pin connector. We don't carry this cable yet.

This your camera? Let us know, we're looking into adding it.

This listing includes everything: the DVR, both 18500 batteries, and the 3.5mm A/V cable that connects your camcorder to it. Plug it in and start recording, nothing else to buy. If your camcorder uses RCA outputs instead, check the 3-RCA Complete Kit.

2x 18500 Li-ion batteries included. AA batteries will not work with this device.

In the box

1x PowerPlay DVR
2x 18500 Li-ion batteries
1x 3.5mm camcorder A/V cable
1x Head strap clip + over-head strap
1x Fan cover mounting kit with strap clip
Short + long DC/AV "Y" cables, for head or pocket use

Still not sure? Get in touch before you order, we'll help you check.

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Batteries
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Batteries
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Questions

Do I need my camcorder for this to work?

Yes. The PowerPlay doesn't read tapes on its own, it plugs into your camcorder's AV output while the tape plays and records that output live. You'll still need a working camcorder with the tape in it, this replaces the tape deck's wear, not the camcorder itself.

What's the difference between the kits?

Same DVR, same 60fps recording in every kit, this is our most popular option: batteries and the 3.5mm cable both included, ready to record out of the box.

Do I need batteries?

This kit already includes 2x 18500 Li-ion batteries (AA won't work) and the 3.5mm cable, nothing else to add.

How much does it cost to digitize old camcorder tapes?

Just the price of the DVR itself. Nothing recurring, no per-tape fee, no subscription. The process is genuinely simple: pop a MicroSD card in, press record, then play the tape on your camcorder, the PowerPlay captures the output as it plays. Do that once per tape, for as many tapes as you have, and that's it.

Which cable does my camcorder need?

Depends on your camcorder's AV output, see the cable finder above.

My camcorder only has 2 RCA plugs, not 3, can I still use the 3-RCA cable?

Yes, but that's a different cable than the one included here. The 3-RCA cable works with both 2-channel and 3-channel RCA camcorders. If your camcorder actually needs RCA, the Complete Kit (3-RCA) → is the right kit instead.

Does this work with the Sony VX1000, VX2000, or VX2100?

Not with this kit, those models need the 3-RCA cable, not the 3.5mm one included here. See the Complete Kit (3-RCA) → instead.

Does this work with Canon camcorders?

Yes. The Canon GL2, for example, has a small 3.5mm AV port, the same one Sony TRV900 owners need, already included in this kit.

How do I get the recorded video onto my computer?

The PowerPlay records straight to a MicroSD card (not included, we carry a compatible SanDisk card →) while the tape plays. To get those files onto a computer, put the card into any MicroSD-to-USB reader and copy them over, same as with a camera's memory card.

Is this the same PowerPlay used for FPV/drone racing?

Yes. ImmersionRC originally built the PowerPlay as a DVR + battery pack for FPV goggles, this is that same device. It works just as well as a camcorder tape digitizer, and still doubles as a charging battery pack for FPV goggles if that's your other setup too.

Is the ImmersionRC PowerPlay still available?

Yes. Realm carries it in stock. It can look discontinued because ImmersionRC itself closed in February 2026, newer units no longer have "ImmersionRC" printed on the case or boot screen, older stock still does, same hardware either way. The product is still made, by Orqa, who owned ImmersionRC since 2022 and kept building it after the shutdown. Full story →

Specs

• Power: Requires 2x 18500 Li-ion cells (without protection circuits)
• Power switch: Powers both the DVR and FPV goggles
• Video format: H.264 (AVC)
• Video resolution: 720×576 (PAL), 720×480 (NTSC)
• Video data rate: ~15Mbps (PAL), ~8Mbps (NTSC)
• Also works as: A battery pack for FPV goggles

In The Box

1x PowerPlay DVR
2x 18500 Li-ion batteries
1x 3.5mm camcorder A/V cable
1x Head strap clip + over-head strap
1x Fan cover mounting kit with strap clip
Short + long DC/AV 'Y' cables, for head or pocket use

Needs 2x 18500 Li-ion batteries to run. AA batteries will not work.

Compatibility Guide

This kit's 3.5mm cable is built for Sony DCR-TRV900, TRV940, TRV950, TRV820, TRV740, TRV730, TRV240, TRV140, TRV130, and other camcorders with a built-in 3.5mm AV jack, and more, this port shows up on other models too.

If your camcorder has a small round port that breaks out to 3 RCA plugs instead (common on VX1000, VX2000/2100, DSR-PD150, DSR-PD170), you need the 3-RCA Complete Kit instead.

Not sure? Tap the chat bubble in the corner before you order, we'll help you check.