So, you’re an expert on the Rainbow Road, or maybe you’re ready to share your best moments in Hyrule. It’s pretty straightforward to screen record and stream from your Switch. Let’s go through the basics…
What do I need to stream?
Well, the most essential streaming kit you need is a Switch. Specifically, a Switch or Switch OLED – it’s not possible to stream from the Lite because you need the dock. A capture card is an essential bit of tech.
It’s worth considering if you want to be visible on your stream. If you do, a camera is pretty key, as is a mic. If you want to really go to town, how about adding a greenscreen or ring light?
Set up to stream your Switch:
Before you’re ready to show off your gaming highlights, there are a few steps to follow to connect everything up:
- Plug your Switch into its dock
- Connect your capture card to your PC using a USB cable and to the dock using HDMI
- Connect your PC to your TV using a HDMI cable
- Download and install a streaming app (there’s loads of free options out there)
And then you’re ready to go!
How to stream Nintendo Switch on Twitch
If you want to stream on Twitch, you just have to do the below:
- Register for an account on Twitch (if you don’t already have one)
- Confirm your account, and head to the ‘Creator Dashboard’.
- Find ‘Settings’ and get your primary stream key for your streaming software
- Paste the key into your software, and you should be ready to go
- To see your stream chat, log into twitch on your phone or PC
How to stream Nintendo Switch on YouTube
Trying to figure out how to stream your Switch gaming on YouTube? No problem:
- Register for a Google account (if you don’t already have one) and log into YouTube
- Select the camera icon with a + in it – it should be in the top right corner
- Choose ‘go live’ and then enter all the info for your stream like the video name, thumbnail etc.
- Take your stream key and add it to your streaming software
Now that you’re an expert on streaming from your Nintendo Switch – why not check out the latest games? And if you do have any more questions, our tech experts are always happy to help, either in-store or on video chat 24/7 through ShopLive.
