Nowadays, television is out, and streaming is in. Most of the time, you’ll more often find your laptops and yourself tinkering with your phone rather than have your TV turned on.
This trend has also inspired some gamers to start hosting their livestreams, too. One of the easiest ways to stream your gameplay for your followers, subscribers, and networks to see is by using your Nintendo Switch. This guide will teach you how to livestream your gaming content on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.
How To Livestream Your Gaming Content On Twitch
What You Need
To successfully livestream your content on Twitch from your Nintendo Switch, prepare the following:
- Your Nintendo Switch console
- A Twitch account
- A capture card or Xbox One
- A computer with streaming software installed
- HDMI cables
Directions
- Connect your Nintendo Switch to your capture card.
- Connect your capture card to your PC.
- Launch your streaming software and set up a new source.
- Log in to Twitch, then set up a new stream.
- Configure the settings for your streaming.
- Test if everything is working.
- Start streaming!
How To Livestream Your Gaming Content On YouTube
What You Need
To successfully livestream your content on YouTube from Switch, prepare these:
- Your Nintendo Switch console
- A YouTube account
- HDMI capture card
- HDMI from Switch Dock cable or USB Cable
- OBS Studio
Directions
- Log in to your YouTube account.
- Go to your Creator Studio and tap Create.
- Choose Go Live. If this is your first time streaming, your account must first be verified. A 24-hour waiting time is required.
- Input the information for your stream.
- Scroll down to Encoder Settings and tap Reveal on the stream key.
- Copy that key and launch OBS Studio.
- Select File > Settings, then Stream.
- Select YouTube Primary as your server. Select YouTube as your service.
- Input the stream key and click Apply. Then, click Start Streaming and check YouTube to see your stream.
How To Livestream Your Gaming Content On Facebook
What You Need
To livestream your gaming content on Facebook from Switch, you’ll need
- Your Nintendo Switch console
- A Facebook Gaming account
- Capture card
- Streaming software like OBS Studio
- PC and high-speed Internet
- Microphone and webcam (optional)
Directions
- Proceed to your Facebook Gaming account.
- Create a new page. Be sure to categorize it as Gaming Video Creator.
- Click Create Page.
- Include a page profile picture and cover photo to establish your brand and credibility. Save these new information.
- Click Creator Studio.
- Click Create Post, then Live Video.
- Enter a title and description for your livestream. Be sure the Use Stream Key is enabled.
- Copy the key under Live Stream Setup. Once done, move to OBS Studio.
- Click File > Settings > Streaming > Facebook Live.
- Paste the stream key from earlier and click Apply.
- Click Start Streaming. Share your content with your friends and subscribers.
Join the many gaming content creators who are discovering the live streaming opportunities on Nintendo Switch!
