Live Streaming Tips - How to Livestream a Nintendo Switch - DIY in 5 Ep 144
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- If you’ve want to livestream from the Nintendo Switch, we are going to cover the basic software know-how you’ll need to get started. What hardware you need to stream with Switch? How do you set up that hardware?
What you need
First you need a Nintendo Switch, not a Switch Lite, since the Switch Lite cannot output video or audio - one of the few drawbacks. You’ll a game, the dock that comes with the Switch, the power cable and 1 or 2 HDMI cables and a capture card. This is probably the part you might be least familiar with but it does the heavy lifting to bring your switch audio and video into your PC and to stream out to the world. There are capture cards and external interface boxes made by Razer, Elgato. On your computer you intend to use to streaming you’ll need streaming software such as OBS Studio, Stream Labs OBS, SLOBS or XSplit. They all have free versions.
Webcam, Mic and Storage
You may also also want a computer with a working webcam and a mic if you want to be seen and be heard. Many laptops have these built in or you can buy USB mics and webcams. You may also want a second monitor, so that you can see your game on a dedicated screen other than through your broadcasting software. Note that the Switch only comes with 32GB of onboard storage which fills up quickly, so if you plan to stream a wide variety of Switch games you may want to invest in a microSD card so that you aren’t constantly having to uninstall games to make room for others.
Powering Up Your System
Now that we’ve got our hardware in hand, the first thing you’ll want to do is plug in both the power cable and HDMI to your Switch dock and place your switch right inside it, removing the joycons so you’ll have them in hand to play. Next you’ll want to plug in power to both your PC and your capture card if it needs it and connect the capture card to the PC either by installing it internally or via the USB cable. Some capture cards are powered by that USB connection and won’t require a separate power cable. Connect the HDMI from your Switch dock to the capture card’s “IN” port. After that, if you do have an “Out” port on the capture hardware you can connect that to a separate display.
Streaming Your Nintendo Switch
Next go into your Switch settings and set it to 1080p and full RGB range. Then you’ll want to go to your PC and download whichever streaming software you’ve decided to go with, whether that be OBS, XSplit, etc. You can use any of these broadcasting software options to stream to any of the various platforms - Twitch, CZcams, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. and all you need to do is choose which platform you want to stream to and then find your Stream Key. A stream key lets your broadcasting software know where to send your stream. You can find your stream key by logging into the platform you want to stream to and it will be shown somewhere in your profile or settings. On Twitch it’s your creator dashboard, CZcams it’s your live control room, and Facebook it’s within your Publishing Tools. You may have to choose “go live” somewhere within the platform to access it. You’ll then take this key and plug it into your broadcast software settings, where you should be able to choose which platform you want to stream to and enter in your stream key. Each platform, Facebook/CZcams/Twitch etc, has its own preferred settings for upload resolution, frame rate, bit rate etc and luckily most of the popular broadcast software options have setup wizards of some sort to auto configure this for you. If yours doesn’t, a quick google search should give you the best settings for each platform.
Personalize Your Stream
Once your software is set up and you are signed into your platform of choice, you’re almost ready to go. Head on over into your broadcast software, and feel free to set up the look of your stream - any graphics or overlays, where and how large your gameplay will be or your face over your gameplay if you are including that. I could do an entire video on how to set up various scenes and sources within your broadcasting software to suit your personal style, and if that’s something you’d like to see gone over step by step, let me know and maybe we’ll do a part two to this video. Once your stream looks the way you want in your software, all you need to do is hit “Go Live” or “Start Streaming” and have fun. You’ll want to make sure you can see both your broadcasting software and your platform that you are streaming to both open on your PC so that you can monitor live chat, check out the quality of your stream signal etc.
There’s a lot of moving parts here, but once you start streaming, it’ll become second nature. I love streaming - it’s a blast and you can build a community. Like I said before, if there’s any other parts of the streaming process you’d like us to cover in more detail, let us know in the comments and we will do our best to abide. - Věda a technologie
Learn more about picking a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch: www.kingston.com/unitedstates/us/solutions/personal-storage/choosing-a-microsd-card-for-your-nintendo-switch
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@@kingston I bet the oled model can stream
Wow this is the first video that actually gets to the point and tells ya how and what to do thanks!
Could I use a laptop instead of a computer?
as a neurodivergent, thank you SO much for putting ACTUAL captions in this. youtube's auto generated captions are a mess and the fact you have done something so simple yet impactful for your neurodivergent audience is great as it helps absorb info, especially this sort of info, so much easier.
@Valkzi℮ it’s a fancy word for autism
@Valkzi℮ It refers to people with different neuro or brain functions than typical people. A typical example would be ADHD or whatever else that may impact how you process and access information.
@silvrr imagine having a Gorillaz pfp and not knowing what neurodivergent is
this is the stupidest thing i've ever read gorillaz is like 40 something years not everyone who likes them automatically knows this
@@spacecakery LMAOOO
Such a clear and thorough walkthrough and very professional, I wish all how-tos were like this.
Everything about this video is perfect: the script, the captions, the description.
Oh yeah, totally do a part two! You explain things so clearly!! Thank you!!!
Me watching 😃 then you say you need an pc💀
Can you stream on tablet?
Definitely would like a part two! But this is a great start to the process! Thank you!
The thing about configuring your stream is that your upload speed is the major limiting factor. You need to keep your total bitrate within it, with some wiggle room for other programs/apps to use. The larger the screen resolution and the higher the FPS you are streaming, the more upload bandwidth you need and thus the higher the bitrate must be. - Figuring this out can take some time. And this is why some platforms try to figure this out for you; it saves you some work.
Can you play the switch WHILE streaming it? Without another display
Ok never expected a storage company to do a tutorial video about Nintendo Switch streaming. Nice guide. Thanks
Oh... It's a storage company..? I subscribed to a storage company channel..? Huh... **second thoughts**
@@contemplatingcat5924 ikr
THANK YOU!!! My Nintendo Switch was not showing up on OBS, and it was all because of the settings! You are a LIFE SAVER!!!
Is it possible to stream from a laptop?
Yes
This is so perfect for an explanation, the only thing I would want more would be links to the recommended capture hardware.
Finally somebody who actually explained how it goes smh thank you!
Definitely do a part two
Yes please!
This video has been so helpful and informative! Do you need to use headphones or a microphone for people to hear you? Or will the computer automatically pick that up? Not planning to show my face but talking might be fun. 🤷♀️
How come none of these discuss the audio, the one thing I'm struggling with. My streamlabs program won't pick up on the audio from my switch no matter what I do :(
Thank you for this. Will definitely need a part 2. :)
Omg thank you for this video. I was going crazy trying to figure this out 😅
This is insanely newbie friendly and I love it 😅😭 most video I watched were just saying acronyms and names but not explaining them at all 😭 Great video 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You're amazing! You're videos are always informative!
Great walkthrough! Thank you for this
This video is really well done. I’m new to streaming and this helped make sense!
hi! do we really need an Elgato stream deck / Elgato hd60x to do the streaming?
aight so i am currently preparing to start streaming the switch on my twitch. (am ordering the extensive capture card), but when i go into my streamlabs, do i need to do a new ''window capture''? or how would i connect it to the streamlabs, cause that wasn't explained :(
Thanks so much helped a lot didn’t know where to start
THANK YOU SO MUCH i wanted to stream all the time and now i can after i buy all the Cables
This video helped a lot thanks !! And love ur shirt !!!!
Very informative and helpful! Thanks
thank you this was actually so helpful
thank you for this video! a part 2 would be great
thank you very very much for all this useful info it helped me alot getting started !!
Great detailed video. Thank you. My daughter is wanting to create content from her Switch and I’ve been trying to determine the best way to do that.
this is the video i needed, thanks
Thank you so much this was very helpful 😄
Thank you kingstan me and one of my friends are wanting to stream the new legends of Zelda together and y’all have be so helpful I’m getting a laptop soon so I can stream off of my switch hopefully my first stream will go well
Very professional thank you 😊 excited to start my own gaming live stream 😀
What kind of gaming tower would you recommend for streaming Nintendo? Something that would best for the buck! It’s the last component I need to get started and I’m lost 😭
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!
Thanks Trisha! You’re a Queen as always!
A great tutorial, but for streaming on actual streaming platforms instead of discord (I wanted to know how to stream it on discord). I will definitely keep this video saved for in the future if I want to take a crack at streaming on twitch or other streaming sites. I was able to take away a few things from this video that wasn't mentioned in the other videos I watched to set up streaming for discord so I would like to thank you so much for sharing how to stream your nintendo switch, this is a great tutorial!
Oooh so its different for discord? Thats where i want to try first before the rough streets of twitch lol
love your video very easy to understand love the shirt you got a new sub way to go
Great video thanks for posting
Would love to see more about personalising streamlabs obs i have one but the wigets are tricky
definitely down for a part 2!
I loved it, part 2 pleasee
Thank you for information. 👍🏽
great video! Thanks!
just minute i dont know if i can make it without the capture card if it possible in laptope
What capture card would you recommend for doing this? Or just for streaming anything in the future?
First, I connected the ac adapter to an outlet.
Second, I connected the switch’s hdmi cable from the dock to the in port of the elgato.
Third, I connected the elgato’s hdmi cable from an hdmi 2 port of my tv to the out port of the elgato.
Fourth, I connected the elgato’s usb cable to my laptop.
So when I try to stream, it will show the game playing on my laptop that I’m using to stream but it won’t show on my tv. What could be the problem?
I don’t understand if I connect the dock to the capture card via hdmi, will there still be a way to play on my tv while the capture card is connected?
Just wondering, does anyone know if this can be done with a regular chromebook? or do you need a tower? I have an 8 year old who wants to stream but idk where to start.
Now how do I do a duel pc setup with that or is it easier to just unplug gaming one while streaming from switch?
This is great, can it be done on a laptop with a capture card instead of a PC please? Also how do you add your live footage playing the game please. Thanks in advance
Hey! Great video. One question: When i do setup my switch to my capture card and OBS, my stream cant hear gameplay audio from switch, do you know how to fix that?
Also for actual affordable capture card roxo. Love how that was left out and it's affordable
OMG TRISHA!!! I miss you from your SourceFed days! Subscribing.
If I'm using a USB-powered capture card with only an 'INPUT' HDMI port, could I cast the display on to a TV via connecting a HDMI from the laptop? (Casting the broadcast essentially) - Thanks
how do I open up the video of my switch so I can play on my screen? Or do you just have to view the small screen on OBS..
My capture card only has one HDMI port, what do I do in this case to get the gameplay on my second monitor?
Great Video..I just started new channel for streaming and video sharing and I was wondering if I should stream/record nintendo games...boy this was helpful.
So I have a laptop that I plan on using to start streaming and hopefully one day get a nice pc, now can it be a regular usb or hdmi or a special one that only pcs have
What if I have a TV as a monitor for my PC setup then where do I put my capture card?
Thank you!
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much i always wanted to know how to live stream! Mario kart 8 deluxe
You’re the only reason I watched Sourcefeed
Thank you !! Best explained video ✨✨❤️✨✨✨🌈
Ive been watching videos on how to do this, but how do I watch my game on one screen while recording? I see it in OBS but I want to play it on the connecting TV So that I can A) see the whole game and B) see what im doing in real time. Ive got the displays setup, they both are detected, i can move OBS to my screen but I cannot see the game by itself.
Part 2 stream design would be super helpful!
This was the most helpful video I have found, although I am not sure if I can stream from Nintendo Switch through my laptop to Twitch. There is a HDMI port on the side of my laptop, some people have said to get a capture card that costs roughly $200 and I'm trying to avoid doing that.
There's some cheaper capture cards available now! I found mine for about $30!
I was hoping to use my new laptop for this also. I was told when I bought it that it is great for gaming etc, it’s a hp pavilion, but I’m feeling a tad overwhelmed with the idea of trying this 😩
My external capture card only has 1 hdmi port, so is it impossible to have a second monitor?
Can I use my gaming headphones on the switch or do I need to plug it in the computer 🧐
Hello. Can I use a HDMI splitter? It has one HDMI In and 4 HDMI Out? On the Nintendo Switch to go live on twitch?
Wait...Linked In has a streaming function!? I am so behind
How well do external capture cards work with lap tops...All i have is a lap top :/ dont have the money for a desktop...
I’m having some issues with finding where my Nintendo Switch live feed is on OBS.
The switch is plugged into power and the HDMI cable is plugged into the input on my capture card. I’ve connected the capture card to my MacBook view the USB port.
I have also connected my external screen for my to view the Nintendo Switch live feed via the output HDMI port on the capture card.
I go into OBS and there is no option to view my Nintendo Switch live feed, what am I doing wrong? 🥺
would a usb c to HDMI adapter work as a capture card because I don't want to purchase more adapters
Can you please link where you get your HDMI cables for this?
Hello from Greece...can i ask you something?can you tell me witch camera you have and witch microphone?? I have buy tge elgato and i follow your steps..thank you
Thank YOU
Can anyone help me? How can you keep your pc headset on while streaming a game from a switch and getting audio? Is that possible or will it always be delayed?
im recording onto my elgato and can record my voice but dont know how to hear my gameplay as to where it wont echo into my mic, cut off gameplay sound going into my elgato or in general hear an echo in my headphones while recording my voice and gameplay need help on this last part anyone thank you
i didnt see the part where u pick on obs the switch gaming card to stream to twitch, im using elgato hd60 card and i cant find it on obs
I don’t understand why Nintendo can’t just add twitch on the system
I can think of 3 reasons
Do I need a PC or could I use a capture card on my Mac with my Switch?
I’ve just came across your video. I’m wondering if you know how to record gameplay audio as well as commentary? I can hear my game audio but I can’t hear my own commentary for some strange reason. I only have a usb headset but my settings won’t pick up microphone from the headset. I use an elgato. Any ideas on how to sort it?
Halo miss, i need to ask about which apk live streaming for nintendo switch for begining?
What is the best affordable capture card?
How do I set up the audio so I can hear my party on the switch but also hear stream alerts. I'm using streamlabs OBS
What do I do if the capture card doesn't come up under "device" in streamlabs obs' video capture device
So only can stream a switch from a pc not a mobile ? I do most of my streams for now on my mobile
Can you have the switch into a monitor and having it into the game card at the same time?
Is there any way to stream without a capture card or Xbox? Even if there’s no audio or anything I just want the visuals up to start.
Thank You
I have my switch on my TV monitor how do I get that to show on obs
When I hooked everything up and opened oba it didn't show the switch screen and I can't change the sceeen
I just got a laid off at UPS, thank you for helping set up my dream jobs.
Will this work on a Windows 10 laptop without a second monitor?