To include game chat in your Xbox stream, you’ll need to set up your streaming software (like OBS, Streamlabs, or Xbox’s built-in streaming features) to capture both the game audio and the chat audio. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Using Xbox Console Companion or Xbox App on PC
If you’re streaming from your Xbox to your PC using the Xbox Console Companion or Xbox app, you can capture game chat through your PC’s audio settings.
– Step 1: Open the Xbox app on your PC and connect to your Xbox.
– Step 2: Ensure that you have both game and chat audio output set to your PC’s audio system.
– Step 3: In your streaming software (OBS or Streamlabs), select the appropriate audio source that includes both game and chat audio.
2. Using OBS or Streamlabs on PC
If you’re using a capture card or streaming directly from your Xbox to your PC, you’ll need to make sure that both the game and chat audio are captured correctly.
– Step 1: Connect your Xbox to the capture card and set up the capture card as a video source in OBS/Streamlabs.
– Step 2: In your Xbox settings, make sure your game chat is outputting through your headphones or TV speakers.
– Go to Settings > Audio > Volume & Audio Output.
– Set Party Chat Output to either Headset or Speakers depending on your setup.
– Step 3: In OBS/Streamlabs, add an Audio Input Capture source for your microphone and a Desktop Audio source for capturing all sound from the Xbox (this includes game audio and game chat).
– Step 4: Adjust the volume levels in OBS/Streamlabs to ensure game sound and chat sound are balanced.
3. Using Xbox’s Built-in Streaming Feature
If you are streaming directly from your Xbox (without a capture card or PC), Xbox has built-in streaming features that can automatically include game chat.
– Step 1: Press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to the Broadcast & Capture menu.
– Step 2: Select Start Streaming and choose the platform (Twitch, YouTube, etc.).
– Step 3: Make sure your Xbox settings are configured to allow game chat audio to be mixed with your stream.
– Go to Settings > Audio > Volume & Audio Output.
– Set Party Chat Output to Headset or Speakers depending on your preference.
– Step 4: When you start streaming, game chat audio should automatically be included in your broadcast if you’re in a party chat. However, you may need to adjust your mic settings to ensure your voice and chat audio are clearly heard.
4. Using External Hardware (e.g., Mixer or Audio Interface)
For better quality and more control over your audio levels, you can use an external mixer or audio interface to route both game and chat audio.
– Step 1: Use a headset with a mic or a dedicated microphone.
– Step 2: Connect your Xbox to the mixer via the headphone jack.
– Step 3: Connect your PC or capture card to the mixer for a balanced audio feed.
– Step 4: In your streaming software, add the appropriate audio sources and adjust levels for both game and chat audio.
By following these steps, you can ensure that both your game audio and game chat are properly included in your stream.
