Streaming games on Xbox Series X can happen in two ways at launch. advertisement
The first, and probably the easiest though not as customizable, is done by using the Twitch app on the system to broadcast your gameplay. With Mixer closed, there is currently no other service that supports game streaming through an app on Xbox Series X. The other method requires you to have a capture card and a PC streaming setup. You can stream directly from the Twitch app with a quick few steps. First, make sure you have the Twitch app downloaded and sign in to your Twitch account. You'll need to sign in using a code, so be sure to have a device with a web browser at the ready! Now that you're signed in you can tab over to the "Broadcast" tab on Twitch. it'll pull up this screen: On the left you'll enter the name of your stream. The game title is blocked out as the Xbox will automatically tell Twitch what game you're playing, so no need to worry about that. Don't hit "Start Streaming" just yet, though. You'll want to adjust some settings other settings first. The right side of the Broadcast menu are several settings. Below is a rundown of what you'll want to adjust and why.
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If you need help additional help understanding what Bitrate and resolution is best for you, head over to the Twitch Broadcast Guidelines page for an in-depth explanation. Once you've finished changing your settings, select "Start Streaming" to begin your stream. Note that you cannot read chat through the Twitch Xbox app. You'll need to have your chat open on another device. With your stream live all you need to now is navigate to the game you want to play and start playing! Note that while you're in your Xbox menus or in the Twitch app your stream will display art like this for your privacy: advertisement If you do want to show Xbox menus you'll need to stream with a capture card. Streaming with a Capture CardIf you have a gaming PC you want to stream with, you can stream your games with the help of a capture card. This will allow you to stream on any site of your choosing with overlays and more customization options. You will need to purchase a capture card and download a streaming program like OBS, Streamlabs OBS, or another in order to push your gameplay to a streaming service. Though not the only capture card option, Elgato's Game Capture cards are a popular example of what you'd need. Please follow the directions on your chosen capture card to set up game capture on your PC. Up Next: How to Capture VideoWas this guide helpful?In This Wiki GuideResident Evil 4 Remake: 13 Awesome Things We Noticed While Playing After playing through the original Resident Evil 4 dozens of times on everything from GameCube to Meta Quest 2 VR, Brian Altano got to go hands-on with the first 45 minutes of Capcom's highly anticipated next-gen remake of this modern classic of survival-horror action. Is it noticeably scarier? Will it be darker than the original? Does it still have funny moments? Did they make any changes? Did the chainsaw guy get new abilities? The answer is yes, but there's so much more to talk about. Even though Resident Evil 4 Remake's announcement might have been spoiled by leaks, the first trailer got us plenty excited, and seeing uncut gameplay footage of it in action has us extremely excited. Between the newer first-person games, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and Resident Evil 8 Village, and the classic third-person Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 3 Remake, Capcom has clearly been reaching for the moon with the RE Engine. RE4 is one of the best horror games of all time, so we cannot wait for its release date - March 24th, 2023 when it comes out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. What do I need to start streaming on Xbox?After your account has been activated, here's how to stream your gameplay on the console: Press the Xbox button to open the guide and go to Capture & share. Select Live streaming and choose a provider if there are multiple options. Select Go live now.
Why can't I stream on my Xbox series X?Make sure that your privacy settings allow live streaming. To check your privacy settings: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, go to Profile & system > Settings > General > Online safety & family > Privacy & online safety.
How do I stream my phone to my Xbox X Series?Thanks to Miracast, AirPlay, and third-party apps, mirroring your phone to an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S is simple. Here's what you need to know.. Click Settings.. Use the search feature and enter "dlna". Tap Media server.. Tap Share media.. Can you stream with a camera on Xbox series X?Live stream yourself and your gameplay at the same time using a live streaming provider app with an off-the-shelf USB webcam. You'll need a 1080p webcam that has a YUY2 or NV12 format to stream with it. Most Logitech and Microsoft LifeCam webcams have this format.
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