To stream your Nintendo Switch gameplay to Discord, you’ll need to capture the Switch’s video and audio on your PC and then stream it through Discord. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set it up:
What You’ll Need:
1. Nintendo Switch (and a game you want to stream).
2. Capture Card – This is essential for capturing the video and audio from your Switch. Popular options include the Elgato HD60 S or AverMedia Live Gamer.
3. A PC – To run Discord and the streaming software.
4. Discord App – Installed on your PC.
5. Streaming Software – OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) is a great choice for capturing and streaming.
6. HDMI Cables – For connecting the Switch, capture card, and monitor.
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Set Up the Capture Card
– Connect the Nintendo Switch: Plug the HDMI cable from your Switch into the input port of your capture card.
– Connect the Capture Card to PC: Connect the USB cable from the capture card to your PC. This will allow the video and audio to pass from the Switch to the PC.
– Connect the Capture Card to Your Monitor: If you want to play on a separate monitor while streaming, connect the HDMI output from the capture card to your monitor.
2. Install and Set Up OBS Studio
– Download and Install OBS Studio: If you don’t have OBS installed, download and install it from [obsproject.com](https://obsproject.com/).
– Set Up OBS for Switch Capture:
– Open OBS Studio.
– Click the + button under the “Sources” panel and select Video Capture Device.
– Choose your capture card from the list of devices (it should show up once connected properly).
– Adjust the resolution and frame rate settings if needed.
3. Test Video and Audio
– Check if OBS displays the video feed from your Switch.
– Make sure the audio is coming through as well. You might need to adjust the settings in OBS to ensure that the capture card audio is correctly routed.
4. Set Up Discord
– Launch Discord and log in to your account.
– Join a Voice Channel in the server where you want to stream.
5. Stream to Discord
– In Discord, click the screen icon (or “Go Live” button) at the bottom of the voice channel.
– Select OBS Studio as the window to share. Alternatively, you can share the entire screen if you want more control over what’s being displayed.
– Choose the correct screen (the one showing OBS or the game capture) and start streaming.
6. Adjust Discord Stream Quality
– Discord has a maximum resolution for streams depending on your Nitro subscription. If you’re not using Discord Nitro, the max resolution will be 720p at 30fps. With Nitro, you can stream in 1080p at 60fps.
– Test the stream: Ensure everything is working well (video and audio) for viewers in the Discord channel.
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That’s it! You are now streaming your Nintendo Switch gameplay on Discord. Make sure to tweak the settings in OBS if you encounter issues with lag, resolution, or audio. Enjoy your stream!
