Whether you’re well-versed in live-streaming, or looking to start, jumping into a continually evolving community can prove to be daunting. Seemingly continual hardware and software updates can sometimes make livestreaming feel like a mountain with no top: it’s difficult to know where to start, when to update your gear, or how to optimize what you’re already working with. In this blog, we’ll go over ASTRO Gaming’s guide to getting your very first stream off the ground and running on an Xbox One.
Streaming on a console is a rather different process from streaming with a PC. While more complex console setups involve the use of an Elgato capture card (via a PC) in conjunction with the deeper features of OBS, this guide is geared more towards a very simple setup and those buildable features will be covered in a more in-depth guide at a later date. With an Xbox One, the process is streamlined: there’s a smaller initial investment, which is great for beginners. Less gear is also required to get up and running. Streaming on an Xbox One also streamlines voice communications: built-in team and group chat eliminates the need for an extra office or space to set aside for streaming. Streaming on a console isn’t for everyone, however, so it’s important to know what goes in to setting up and launching the initial broadcast.
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First, we’ll go over some basic hardware we feel every streamer needs to be successful, and why it works to your advantage.
First, we’ll go over some basic hardware we feel every streamer needs to be successful, and why it works to your advantage.
Audio
Good sound is vital for good gameplay which makes having an audio solution that can deliver a competitive edge ideal for streaming. Aside from the Xbox itself, naturally the first piece of the puzzle is a good headset. We suggest the standalone A40 TR Headset. The A40 TR Headset is precisely tuned for gaming audio: less bass and more low- and mid-tones for clear, accurate in-game cues like footsteps and weapon reloading. The A40 TR can also deliver Dolby Atmos or Windows Sonic spatial audio, for a more immersive, cinematic audio-scape. For details on how to set up 3D audio with the Xbox One, check out our blog post about it here.
Good sound is vital for good gameplay which makes having an audio solution that can deliver a competitive edge ideal for streaming. Aside from the Xbox itself, naturally the first piece of the puzzle is a good headset. We suggest the standalone A40 TR Headset. The A40 TR Headset is precisely tuned for gaming audio: less bass and more low- and mid-tones for clear, accurate in-game cues like footsteps and weapon reloading. The A40 TR can also deliver Dolby Atmos or Windows Sonic spatial audio, for a more immersive, cinematic audio-scape. For details on how to set up 3D audio with the Xbox One, check out our blog post about it here.
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The A40 TR’s uni-directional boom microphone delivers on voice communication to both teammates and audience members. For additional features such as Game:Voice Balance, custom EQ settings, and a Spotify playlist for viewers, aMixAmp Pro TR can be added to the setup. The MixAmp Pro TR gives gamers more control over custom audio settings including noise gate and side-tone. Connect a smartphone to the MixAmp Pro TR via a 3.5mm cable in order to enable the playlist functionality.
Video
Another critical component of successful streaming is your webcam. Simply providing a visual as to whom is playing along with what is being played has been found to be instrumental in a streamer’s success. When people see another person talking and reacting, engagement with the streamer and surrounding community increases. Why is being seen so important? In a word: branding.
Another critical component of successful streaming is your webcam. Simply providing a visual as to whom is playing along with what is being played has been found to be instrumental in a streamer’s success. When people see another person talking and reacting, engagement with the streamer and surrounding community increases. Why is being seen so important? In a word: branding.
Branding is vital to streamers. The defining feature streamers rely on to stand apart from other streamers is their very own personality. A streamer’s face is a large part of their brand: they’re recognizable by sight. In a sea of the same video games, a streamer’s brand makes that same game everyone else is playing unique. A superior quality webcam is foundational for building a distinct brand in an ever-expanding community and stand out from the crowd.
Our parent company, Logitech, has delved deeper into this subject withits blog here.
Xbox One Streaming Pc
We recommend theC922 Pro Stream Webcam from Logitech as a 3rd-party USB video solution for streaming with an Xbox One. The Logitech C922 allows true-to-life streaming and recording with a choice of 1080p or fluid HD 720p at 60fps. We like this webcam because it’s available in major retailers and online, it’s affordable, it’s high quality, and it’s easy to set up. Because it’s so widely available, information on setup and optimization is readily available as well.
4K
While 4K is still on the rise, we anticipate it will become increasingly more popular as hardware evolves. That said: 4K is currently not optimized on Xbox One. Any 4K-supported webcams will still only process 1080p through the Xbox One, considerably limiting the webcam’s full potential. If you plan on upgrading to PC capture at some point, the Logitech BRIO 4K Pro Webcam webcam is an excellent solution.
While 4K is still on the rise, we anticipate it will become increasingly more popular as hardware evolves. That said: 4K is currently not optimized on Xbox One. Any 4K-supported webcams will still only process 1080p through the Xbox One, considerably limiting the webcam’s full potential. If you plan on upgrading to PC capture at some point, the Logitech BRIO 4K Pro Webcam webcam is an excellent solution.
Lighting
Ensuring proper illumination is an oft-overlooked component of streaming, and one which, if missing, is a source of frustration for audience members. More than one lighting source is recommended, as more light increases a webcam’s ability to pick up clear video and remove unwanted shadows. If you’re planning on using a green screen, an additional light source would be needed just to light it: the goal is complete uniformity in color and free from wrinkles. This blog from CNET has a great guide for stream lighting on a budget, and where to focus lights for the best outcome with a webcam.
Ensuring proper illumination is an oft-overlooked component of streaming, and one which, if missing, is a source of frustration for audience members. More than one lighting source is recommended, as more light increases a webcam’s ability to pick up clear video and remove unwanted shadows. If you’re planning on using a green screen, an additional light source would be needed just to light it: the goal is complete uniformity in color and free from wrinkles. This blog from CNET has a great guide for stream lighting on a budget, and where to focus lights for the best outcome with a webcam.
Livestreaming Platforms
Finally, while not hardware, setting up an account with several streaming service platform options enable people to livestream. Twitch.tv, Mixer, YouTube, and Facebook offer streaming services, however, for native Xbox users, these platforms are not as intuitive as Twitch and Mixer. While both platforms offer live-streaming services, Mixer offers “faster than light” streaming whereas Twitch bakes in a short delay. Currently, 3rd-party USB webcams are not compatible with Twitch, which is why we only discuss setting up a livestream with Mixer, below. Mixer is Microsoft’s answer to Amazon’s vastly more popular Twitch, is relatively new, and currently only supports Windows 10 and Xbox One broadcasts. There is currently no support for Mixer and PlayStation consoles.
Finally, while not hardware, setting up an account with several streaming service platform options enable people to livestream. Twitch.tv, Mixer, YouTube, and Facebook offer streaming services, however, for native Xbox users, these platforms are not as intuitive as Twitch and Mixer. While both platforms offer live-streaming services, Mixer offers “faster than light” streaming whereas Twitch bakes in a short delay. Currently, 3rd-party USB webcams are not compatible with Twitch, which is why we only discuss setting up a livestream with Mixer, below. Mixer is Microsoft’s answer to Amazon’s vastly more popular Twitch, is relatively new, and currently only supports Windows 10 and Xbox One broadcasts. There is currently no support for Mixer and PlayStation consoles.
Setup
In this section, we are going to go over the setup instructions for audio and video, as well as cursory setup instructions for both Twitch and Mixer.
In this section, we are going to go over the setup instructions for audio and video, as well as cursory setup instructions for both Twitch and Mixer.
A40 TR
To set up a standalone A40 TR Headset with the Xbox One, simply connect a 3.5mm cable from the A40 TR Headset into the Xbox One. This setup works with any 3.5mm port headset.
To set up a standalone A40 TR Headset with the Xbox One, simply connect a 3.5mm cable from the A40 TR Headset into the Xbox One. This setup works with any 3.5mm port headset.
To set up the A40 TR + MixAmp Pro TR:
- Take the micro USB cable and connect one end of the micro USB end to the back of the MixAmp Pro TR, and plug the other end into the back of the Xbox One.
- Plug in one end of the Optical cable to the back of the MixAmp Pro TR then connect the other end of the cable to the back of the Xbox One.
- Connect one end of the inline cable to the A40 Headset, and the other end into the inline port to the front of the MixAmp Pro TR.
For additional help, check out oursetup video here and ourdetailed blog here.
Webcam
You’ll need a webcam that has a YUY2 or NV12 format to broadcast with it. Most Logitech and Microsoft LifeCam webcams have this format. If you’re unsure which format your webcam has, check with the manufacturer. To broadcast with a webcam:
- Plug your USB webcam in to your Xbox.
- Check to make sure you’ve allowed sharing content with Kinect or another camera in Privacy & online safety > Xbox Live privacy > View details & customize > Game content.
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide, then go to Broadcast & capture > Set up your broadcast.
- Switch the camera toggle on.
- Select Change camera settings to crop your camera feed picture and to choose where you want your camera feed to show on the screen.
Note To broadcast mic audio as well, you’ll need to use a headset. See the A40 TR section above.
Mixer Setup on Xbox
When you broadcast for the first time on your Xbox console or with the Game bar on your Windows 10 PC, we’ll automatically create a Mixer account for you (and the Mixer account name will likely be similar to your Xbox gamertag).
When you broadcast for the first time on your Xbox console or with the Game bar on your Windows 10 PC, we’ll automatically create a Mixer account for you (and the Mixer account name will likely be similar to your Xbox gamertag).
- To start managing your Mixer account info and other settings, go to mixer.com, select Sign up > Microsoft, enter your Microsoft account info, and then select the profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- To broadcast with an existing Mixer account, you’ll need to link it to your Microsoft account (the one you use to sign in to Xbox or the Xbox app). For more info, go to support.xbox.com.
Check out this incredibly useful article that gives you details on how to use Mixer with your own webcam.
We hope this has been useful for anyone out there who has been thinking of taking the plunge into streaming.
Best of luck out there, ASTRO family!
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Introduction: How to Stream Xbox One Gameplay
If you’re looking to become the next Ninja, it’s never been easier to stream or record XBox One gameplay. This article will cover a variety of solutions, both free and paid that will let you show off your gaming skills on a variety of streaming sites like Twitch, Facebook, YouTube and Mixer.
Step 1: Using the Built in Streaming Apps
If you are looking for how to stream on Twitch with Xbox One, well the answer is built right into your console. Twitch offers a free app for Xbox One that will all you to stream your games. The Twitch app allows you to select your microphone and your webcam to broadcast. You can also pick your resolution and bitrate to customize the video quality of your broadcast. The Xbox One also has an app for Microsoft’s Mixer streaming service with the same functionality. While this a great start for Xbox One streaming, you will be limited on being able to customize your stream and adding additional production elements.
Step 2: Streaming XBox One Games Without a Capture Card
If you can’t afford a capture card, but still want to customize your stream, you can use the Xbox app on Windows 10 to stream Xbox One to your PC. First check that your home network and PC fit the minimum requirements for the Xbox app here. In the Xbox you will need to press the guide button then go to settings > preferences > Xbox app connectivity. Under “this Xbox” select “Allow game streaming to other devices”. Under “Other devices”, select “Allow connections from any device” or “Only from profiles signed in on this Xbox.
Once these items are enabled launch the Xbox app from your PC and select the “Connection” panel from the left side. Once the scan is complete select the Xbox One console you wish to stream your game from. You will also have remote control of your Xbox One.
Xbox One Streaming Bad Connection
Now that you have the Xbox One app running, download and run XSplit Broadcaster, a free streaming application. In XSplit Broadcaster go to add sources > screen capture > window capture and select the Xbox app window.
With XSplit Broadcaster you have more options to customize your broadcast. You can use a wider variety of webcams as your facecam. You can have different scenes for the start, intermission and ending parts of your broadcast. You can also add various elements such as Twitch alerts and overlays. If you’ve also been wondering how to record xbox one gameplay, you can also use XSplit Broadcaster’s local recording feature not only record, but upload your Xbox One gameplay to YouTube. Once you have finished setting up your XSplit Broadcaster scenes, click on Broadcast > set up new output and click on Twitch. You will be prompted to login to your Twitch account. The setup wizard will automatically pick the best settings for your Twitch broadcast.
Once the wizard is finished, click ok and go back to the Broadcast menu and click on your newly configured Twitch account. You will now be streaming your Xbox One gameplay on Twitch.
Step 3: Streaming XBox One Game With a Capture Card
Using a capture card will allow you to stream your XBox One games in the highest quality possible. You can even purchase high end capture cards like the Elgato 4K60 Pro to capture you XBox One games in 4k resolution. It is recommended to look for a capture card with a pass through so that you can send a video signal to the TV or Monitor you will be playing games on. If your capture card does not have a pass through, you will need to purchased a powered HDMI splitter. Connect the console to the splitter and send one output to your TV and one output to the capture card. In XSplit Broadcaster, click on add source > devices > video and select your capture card.
If you don’t see video from your console, right click on the capture card in the source list, click on configure and select video input. Some capture cards require you to manually set the input resolution resolution and frame rate of the device they are capturing.
Similar to capturing the XBox App, you add a variety of production elements when using a capture card, such as adding overlays and a variety of scenes. If you have the bandwidth and a powerful PC you can stream or record high quality 1080p full hd 60fps XBox One gameplay for YouTube or Twitch.
Step 4: Uploading Your Xbox One Gameplay to YouTube
If you are using XSplit Broadcaster, you can use the local recording feature to capture your XBox gameplay using either of the previously mentioned methods. You can also record while streaming, but this is only recommend if your PC has an NVIDIA GPU so you can access the NVENC hardware encoder. Once you have finished recording go to the file menu and click on my recordings. Here you can see and manage your various recordings. If you right click on a recording you can use the express editor to quickly edit your recording. If you have connected your YouTube account to XSplit Broadcaster, select a recording and click on the YouTube icon. A window will open where you can enter the details of your video for YouTube and upload it from XSplit Broadcaster.
Step 5: Some Tips for Your First Streams
Now that you know how to stream Xbox One gameplay, below are some tips for your first streams. If you have any questions about XSplit Broadcaster make sure to visit their site XSplit.com
- Have fun playing the game! Most people follow streamers for their personality as much as the gameplay, so enjoy yourself and let your personality shine through.
- Keep a consistent schedule. People are creatures of habit and while tend to check out your channel more if they know when you will be live.
- Get up and walk around for a bit every hour. Games are fun, but being healthy is funner.
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