Want to livestream your awesome Nintendo Switch gameplay? We'll help you get up and running.
The Nintendo Switch is many gamers' console of choice. So if you are a streamer, you might be wondering how to can stream your favorite Mario or Zelda games straight from your Nintendo Switch.
In this guide, we will show you how to set up your Nintendo Switch, so it is ready to stream when you are.
The first thing you need to start streaming Nintendo Switch games is an original Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch OLED. To stream from your Nintendo Switch, you require the use of the dock.
Unfortunately, there is currently no way to stream games from your Nintendo Switch Lite unless you record your screen on your phone or with another camera. This method does work, but it doesn’t provide the best quality.
The second thing you will need to stream games on your Nintendo Switch is a capture card. There are many capture cards available on the market, but Elgato products are a great place to start. You will need two HDMI cords and a monitor to set up your capture card.
The last thing you need is some sort of streaming software. Much like with capture cards, there are many options available to you. In this guide, we will be using Streamlabs. Streamlabs is very easy to use, making it great for beginners, and it’s also free!
When choosing the best capture card for you, there are a couple of things to consider. Elgato has several options to choose from. The most popular options are the HD60 S+ (pictured above) and the 4K60 Pro. Either one of these options would provide an excellent result. The main thing to consider here is how easy they are to set up.
Once you have chosen your preferred capture card and plugged it into the wall or your PC, you then need to connect it to your Nintendo Switch. For this, you will require two HDMI cords and a monitor.
Now that you have installed your capture card, head to elgato.com to download its game capture software.
Now that your hardware is all set up, the final step is setting up your streaming software. Once you have installed Streamlabs and made an account, you will need to set up the feed so that it shows your capture card. Here’s how:
Your scene should now be showing a direct feed of your Nintendo Switch.
If you have followed all of the above instructions, your Nintendo Switch will now be ready to stream all your favorite Nintendo games to whatever streaming platform you desire.
There are more and more streaming platforms hitting the market, and finding the best one for you can be overwhelming. But hopefully, this guide has helped make your decision to stream Nintendo Switch games easier.
Laura-May Randell is a Lvl 29 Kiwi gamer and writer, armed with a Bachelor of Arts, and far too much gaming experience.
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