Who doesn't want to become a successful streamer ? It's probably one of the activities that's capturing the most attention among gamers, so you're probably thinking about starting a new channel to broadcast your gameplay. Thinking about doing it with your PlayStation 5 ? Well, we're going to tell you how.
Why broadcast from the console?
Most streamers use computers to send the console image to the Twitch servers, but the truth is that, if you are going to start, the easiest and most comfortable option is to do it from the console. It is true that you will not be able to apply adjustments, effects, transitions and many other functions that make broadcasts more attractive and different, but if what you want is to start and make yourself known, nothing better than starting from the beginning.
What do you need
This is everything you need so that your broadcast can be done from a PS5 and you can have everything controlled to the millimeter:
- A Twitch account
- Have two-factor authentication enabled
- An HD Camera for PlayStation 5
- A phone or tablet with the Twitch app
The HD camera will not be mandatory, but it will help viewers see you, and thus be able to connect much better with your audience. The phone or tablet with the Twitch app is also optional, but from there you can easily read what's happening in the chat, without being forced to display it on the screen while you're playing.
How it works
The idea is that you log in to your Twitch account on your PS5 and simply press the create button on the DualSense controller to start streaming within seconds. You can then broadcast your webcam feed for your audience to see, and in the meantime, check the comments chat on your mobile phone.
How to set everything
- The first thing you will have to do is create a Twitch account. If at this point you still do not have it, you just have to go to the official website of the service and complete the steps until you get your new user.
- Once you have the account, you will have to enable two-factor authentication. To do so, follow the link below and complete the steps. You will have to specify a mobile number and configure an authenticator application such as Google Authenticator.
- With the first two steps complete it's time to link your Twitch account on your PS5. The easiest way to do this is to press the Create button (the one on the left next to the D-pad) and select the Transmit option.
- When you press it you will see that you have two options available, Twitch and YouTube. In this case we will focus on Twitch. Press to start the configuration.
- The next screen will allow you to link your console to your Twitch profile. Instead of having to enter the name and password in the console (somewhat annoying and slow), you will have to open a browser on your computer or mobile device and access the address twitch.com/activate
- On this website you will have to log in with your account (you are probably already using your user if you had previously logged in on that computer), and then enter the code that is being displayed on your PlayStation 5. Enter it as is and without spaces.
- When you have entered it, the web will ask you to accept the privacy conditions and immediately your console will have detected your profile. You can now close the browser on your computer or mobile.
How to live stream from PlayStation 5
With the account already set up, it's time to press the broadcast button, but first you have to configure some details. In the broadcast options you can define some values ​​such as the activation of the HD camera, include voice chat from the microphone, show the broadcast chat, show the number of people connected, change the position of the elements on the screen and adjust the video quality, which can be 1080P or 720P, both options being able to broadcast at 60 and 30 images per second.
Once you have reviewed the settings, all you have to do is set a broadcast name (it is the one that will appear on your Twitch channel) and press the Go live button to start everything working immediately.
You are now officially a Twitch streamer!
