Looking to start a career in streaming? Or simply just want to begin a new hobby? It is no secret that streaming is one of the most sought-after careers right now, as many are trying to become the next Ninja. But what do you need to stream on Twitch, YouTube and other platforms?
Here is everything you need for a streaming setup.
What Do You Need To Stream On Twitch? (PC)
Streaming on Twitch and YouTube is easy when using a PC. With all your software in one place, going live on different platforms only needs a few things to get started.
Everything you need for your PC to stream on Twitch/YouTube:
- OBS (Software)
- Microphone
- Webcam
- Keyboard and Mouse
- High Speed Internet Connection
Above are the basic necessities to get started streaming to Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Kick and more on PC. OBS is the software used when live streaming. Having a microphone and webcam is essential to building a community, as people want to watch a personality. Even if you play with a controller, a keyboard and mouse are still essential to your setup.
With the basics out of the way, there is a bunch of other equipment people can acquire when going live on Twitch or YouTube using a PC.
Additional items you can use to stream on Twitch/YouTube:
- Capture Card
- GoXLR
- Stream Deck
- Mirrorless Camera
- Microphone Arm
- Lighting
These items are not required but will help upgrade your stream to the next level.
Related: How To Install OBS Plugins
What Do You Need To Stream On PS5 And Xbox?
Hitting the live button on consoles, such as PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S, is much easier than going live on PC. Both consoles require you to download the Twitch LIVE software to go live. Either that or you use a capture card to hook your console up to a computer.
Other than the software, all you need is a webcam and a microphone to go live. A cheap and simple USB webcam works and your gaming headset for a microphone works too.
If you are hoping to go live using your PS5 or Xbox, it is best to do so by hooking it up to a PC or laptop via a capture card. Since this mainly requires memory and CPU usage, a non-gaming PC or Mac works adequately for this.
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