Awhile back, I was searching for a DVR so I did not need to "rent" one from my local cable company. I came across a machine that was more then "just" a TV recorder. It was like a "video control center" that allowed game consoles, DVD's (I think), and TV input that could be recorded.

I am looking again, and can not find this "wonder machine." I keep getting regular "cable box" types and security camera systems. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? What are these are called so I can refine my searches? I would love to be able to record some of my Madden NFL games in a format that does not have me paying Microsoft for their "special" thumb drive, when I have 3 8GB ones already that do not work with my X-Box 360.