To stream to Discord from a PS5, you need to use a workaround since the PlayStation 5 doesn’t have native support for Discord streaming. Here’s how you can do it:
Method 1: Using a Capture Card
This method requires a capture card, a PC, and some software to stream the PS5 gameplay to Discord.
What you need:
– A capture card (e.g., Elgato HD60 S, AverMedia Live Gamer)
– A PC with Discord installed
– A USB cable (to connect your PS5 to the capture card)
– A HDMI cable (for your TV/monitor and capture card)
Steps:
1. Set up your Capture Card:
– Plug the HDMI cable from your PS5’s HDMI output into the input of the capture card.
– Connect the HDMI output of the capture card to your TV or monitor.
– Connect the capture card to your PC via USB.
2. Install Software:
– Install any necessary software for your capture card (for example, the Elgato software or OBS Studio).
3. Set Up OBS Studio:
– Download and install OBS Studio on your PC if you don’t have it already.
– Open OBS Studio and add a Video Capture Device source, selecting your capture card as the source.
4. Stream to Discord:
– Open Discord and join a voice channel.
– In Discord, click on the ‘Screen’ button under the voice channel you want to stream to.
– Select ‘Window’ and choose the OBS Studio window as the source.
– Click ‘Go Live’ to start streaming your PS5 gameplay through Discord.
Method 2: Using PS Remote Play and OBS (or other software)
Another method involves using PS Remote Play to stream your PS5 to your PC, then streaming that screen to Discord.
What you need:
– PS Remote Play software installed on your PC.
– OBS Studio or other streaming software.
– A PC with Discord installed.
Steps:
1. Set Up PS Remote Play:
– On your PS5, go to Settings > System > Remote Play and enable it.
– Download and install the PS Remote Play app on your PC from the official PlayStation website.
– Log into the app with your PlayStation account, and follow the prompts to connect it to your PS5.
2. Set Up OBS Studio:
– Open OBS Studio on your PC.
– Add a Display Capture or Window Capture source to capture the PS Remote Play window.
3. Stream to Discord:
– In Discord, join a voice channel and click the ‘Screen’ button.
– Choose OBS Studio or the Remote Play window as the source for streaming.
– Click ‘Go Live’ to start streaming your PS5 gameplay.
Conclusion:
While the PS5 doesn’t support Discord streaming natively, using a capture card or PS Remote Play are the two main methods to stream PS5 gameplay to Discord. Both methods require some additional hardware and software, but they allow you to share your gameplay with friends and communities on Discord.
