With over 2.2 million unique monthly streamers and over 292 billion minutes of watched content, Twitch is currently the world’s largest online streaming platform, especially for gamers. While PC is the most common place for streamers, streaming on Twitch from your game console is actually a much easier task. In fact, the service comes integrated into your consoles, so you don’t need to install any third-party streaming software. Well, do you want to know more? So, read on as we show you how to stream games to Twitch using your PS4 or Xbox One game console:
note: It goes without saying that you will need a Twitch account for the method below. If you don’t have it yet, you can sign up for Twitch. here. Also, while console games support local streaming, we recommend using a capture card.
How to Stream PS4 or Xbox One Games on Twitch
note: The method below was performed on a PS4 as it has natively embedded Twitch streaming. However, if you want to stream games from your Xbox One, first Download the Twitch app (free) on your Xbox One by following the link here or by calling in the Store. After that, the process would remain the same for both consoles.
1. First, start the game of your choice. At that time, Press the “Share” button on your remote. In the Sharing settings displayed, “Broadcast Gameplay”.
2nd row, Choose “Twitch” from the list of services.
3. Now you will need to Sign in to your Twitch account. simply go to: activation page On your PC/Mobile device and enter the code shown on PS4 to connect your Twitch account to your PS4.
4. After your Twitch credentials are saved, the stream settings will appear. Give your stream a name and then select “Start Publishing”.
5. And that’s it. A Twitch window will appear in your gameplay footage.
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Start Streaming From PS4 or Xbox One to Twitch
Using the guide mentioned above, you should be able to easily stream your games to Twitch from your Sony PlayStation 4 or Microsoft Xbox One game console. Also, while the quality of the stream is generally good, we personally recommend using a capture card for enhanced video stream quality. Now that you know everything, are you ready to stream your game on Twitch? Share your Twitch experiences with us in the comments below.
Games You Can Stream to Twitch from PS4
game title | developer |
---|---|
overwatch | Blizzard Entertainment |
Fortnite | Epic Games |
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Ubisoft |
Rainbow Six Siege | Ubisoft |
Grand Theft Auto GTA V | rockstar games |
Final Fantasy XV | Square Enix |
Rocket League | Psyonix |
FIFA 18 | EA |
NBA 2k18 | EA |
God of War | Santa Monica Studio |
Horizon Zero Dawn | Guerrilla Games |
the last of us | naughty dog |
Mortal Kombat XL | NetherRealm Studios |
Gran Turismo Sport | Polyphony Digital |
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice | Ninja Theory |
person 5 | P-Studio |
Burnout Paradise Remastered | Criteria Software |
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | CD Projekt RED |
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | Capcom |
Hitman: The Complete First Season | Square Enix |
Nioh | Team Ninja |
for the honor | Ubisoft Montreal |
Sniper Elite 4 | Rebellion Developments |
Nier: Automata | PlatinumGames |
Elder Scrolls: Legends | Bethesda Software |
Mass Effect: Andromeda | Biologicals |
Stardew Valley: Collector’s Edition | sick games |
Outlast II | red barrel |
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 | IT Games |
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III | relic fun |
Victim | Arkane Studios |
injustice 2 | NetherRealm Studios |
Fluctuation | deck13 |
darksiders | Watch Games |
Friday the 13th: The Game | Gun Media |
frost | Tequila Works |
Don’t Leave Mega Pack Open | Klei Entertainment |
Tekken 7 | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
Wipe out | diagnosis |
dead in the sunlight | Behavior Interactive |
Nex Machine | home brand |
Elite: Dangerous | Boundary Developments |
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy | Vicarious Visions |
Mayhem Agents | will |
sound frenzy | America’s SEGA |
Observer | Bloober Team |
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy | naughty dog |
undiscovered | naughty dog |
relieving | sloclap |
Ark: Survival Evolved | Virtual Basement LLC |
redout | 34BigThings |
XCOM | Hasbro Interactive |
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm | Deck Nine |
destiny 2 | bungie |
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition | Ubisoft |
Theology: Original Sin II | Larian Studios |
Dishonored: Stranger’s Death | Arkane Studios |
NHL 18 | EA |
Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite | Capcom |
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 | pits |
Project Cars 2 | Some Crazy Studios |
Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition | Bethesda Software |
South Park: Broken But Whole | Ubisoft |
Just Dance 2018 | Ubisoft |
Apocalypse | ID Software |
Need for Speed: Payback | Ghost Games |
LA Noire | rockstar games |
Star Wars Battlefront II | EA DICE |
Sims 4 | EA |
Games You Can Stream to Twitch from Xbox One
game title | developer |
---|---|
overwatch | Blizzard Entertainment |
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds | PUBG Company |
Fortnite | Epic Games |
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Ubisoft |
Rainbow Six Siege | Ubisoft |
Grand Theft Auto GTA V | rockstar games |
Final Fantasy XV | Square Enix |
Rocket League | Psyonix |
Sea of Thieves | Rare |
FIFA 18 | EA |
NBA 2k18 | EA |
Mortal Kombat XL | NetherRealm Studios |
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice | Ninja Theory |
Forza Horizon 3 | Games |
Forza Motorsport 7 | Flip 10 Studio |
Burnout Paradise Remastered | Criteria Software |
halo | Microsoft Studios |
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | CD Projekt RED |
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | Capcom |
Hitman: The Complete First Season | Square Enix |
for the honor | Ubisoft Montreal |
Sniper Elite 4 | Rebellion Developments |
Stardew Valley: Collector’s Edition | sick games |
Outlast II | red barrel |
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 | IT Games |
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III | relic fun |
Victim | Arkane Studios |
injustice 2 | NetherRealm Studios |
Fluctuation | deck13 |
darksiders | Watch Games |
Friday the 13th: The Game | Gun Media |
frost | Tequila Works |
Tekken 7 | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
dead in the sunlight | Behavior Interactive |
Nex Machine | home brand |
Elite: Dangerous | Boundary Developments |
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy | Vicarious Visions |
Mayhem Agents | will |
Observer | Bloober Team |
relieving | sloclap |
Ark: Survival Evolved | Virtual Basement LLC |
Hello neighbour | Dynamic Pixels |
redout | 34BigThings |
XCOM | Hasbro Interactive |
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm | Deck Nine |
destiny 2 | bungie |
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition | Ubisoft |
Theology: Original Sin II | Larian Studios |
Dishonored: Stranger’s Death | Arkane Studios |
NHL 18 | EA |
Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite | Capcom |
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 | pits |
Project Cars 2 | Some Crazy Studios |
Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition | Bethesda Software |
mug head | Studio MDHR |
A Hat in Time | Gears for Breakfast |
South Park: Broken But Whole | Ubisoft |
Age Of Empires: Definitive Edition | Microsoft Studios |
Just Dance 2018 | Ubisoft |
Apocalypse | ID Software |
Need for Speed: Payback | Ghost Games |
LA Noire | rockstar games |
Star Wars Battlefront II | EA DICE |
Sims 4 | EA |