HDMI Capture Card and OBS Setup Tutorial - How to Stream Nintendo Switch!

Before Commenting: HOW TO USE A TV / SECOND SCREEN?

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Do you have a new USB HDMI Capture Card and would like to stream on Twitch from your Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X/Series S?

With a copy of OBS Studio for free and a cheap capture card - it's super easy!
In today's video you can get up and running in less than 10 minutes PLUS a fix for a common audio problem too

A guide to using an HDMI Capture Card and OBS Setup to capture gameplay videos! How do Stream Nintendo Switch

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Equipment for streaming
00:50 - Plugging in a capture card
01:34 - Downloading OBS (free)
01:49 - Sources and scenes in OBS
02:19 - Adding video to OBS
02:49 - Adding game audio to OBS
03:10 - Outputting audio to speakers/headphones
03:27 - Adding a webcam
03:40 - Connecting to Twitch
03:50 - Improving video speed/performance
04:18 - Recording a video or testing
04:37 - Summary & Outro

To see a comparison video for cheap USB Capture Cards vs Elgato HD60 Capture Card,

DOWNLOAD OBS:

CHEAP CAPTURE CARDS:

ELGATO HD60S (Professional Card):

HDMI SPLITTER:
If you want to also see the footage on your TV (or second screen), consider an HDMI Splitter!
You'll need an spare HDMI cables as well, to go from the splitter to the TV:

MUSIC:
Lost Woods - Mikel/GameChops
National Park - Mikel/GameChops

FOLLOW US:

[BartBoyBlu]

Thank you for being one of the only people with enough brain power to mention audio settings, probably THE biggest issue new users will face when using a capture card. Kudos to you. 10/10.

[SuperYoshiMan]

Out of the like 5 videos I watched, this one ACTUALLY addressed my issue! I was needing the audio to go to both my stream and headset, thanks!

[ariakyu]

Just a note, your 3.0 USB on your laptop doesn't have to be blue. not every 3.0 USB port is blue. As long as you see an SS (instead of the normal USB symbol) next to your USB port, it'll take 3.0. I have 2 ports on my laptop with this symbol and then a normal USB port without the SS next to it. I can confirm that this works in the USB port that has an SS next to it even though it isn't blue. I hope this helps anyone else.

[kimkirrage]

I just got the capture card and I was really struggling to get the audio working. This video was great! So clear and very easy to understand! Thank you for the help it was great! I'm excited to try streaming with it! Keep up the great work!

[tigereye]

Best video for this. Absolute headache saver. I went as far as to deleting and reinstalling half my recording stuff with new equipment like cables and everything. I just had to redo it and follow this guide. THANK YOU, you have no idea how much of a headache you saved me from!

[JaylanxYT]

For those having trouble with audio like I was, I did some troubleshooting and found the solution. Open your home menu, go to settings and look up ‘microphone privacy settings’. Click change, and make sure microphone access is turned on. Then make sure allow apps to use microphone is turned on, should fix the audio problem

[Valcrist]

Quick, easy to understand, straight to the point. Thank you SO much for this setup tutorial, just what I needed!

[will_o_wispy]

Thank you for finally solving my headache at 2:49
My audio kept dying relying on audio through the Video Capture Device window.
As soon as I created a separate audio input source for my Elgato HD60S+, it's COMPLETELY fixed!
Thank you for being quick & thorough with the tutorial, much love!

[jjrpoektl]

Life saver. I hate when ppl do tutorials and then talk like you know the software already

[camharkness]

You're a life saver! My dad got me a capture card for my 20th birthday and I was so lost with the software it recommended, and then I find your video and it all worked perfectly!!! Thank you, you deserve so many more subs

[marshalllondon]

I've always been interested to know if streaming console gaming was a difficult undertaking. Great explanation and super informative. OBS seems like solid and straight forward software. Thanks for always putting out great content!

[cieltheanon]

Thank you so much. My audio on my capture card stopped coming through mid stream, but then I found your video, and it's working again. You're a lifesaver

[CaviEnvy]

Thank you. This was so much less of a headache than pretty much every single other tutorial video for streaming. Definitely will be coming back here first in the future for any other problems I may encounter.

[specialschoolacc]

WHERE HAS BEEN WITHIN THE TWO YEARS IVE BOUGHT THISS, i was stuck with no audio and thought i got scammed!! tysmm

[epsilon]

Just got my capture card delivered and went straight to testing it out. Found this tutorial during the setup, and it answered every question I had!
Thank you very much! ^_^

[NyxWhoGlows]

Just got my capture card today and was struggling with setup. This tutorial is so easy to follow and super helpful! Thank you so much

[honeybunsfarm]

Thank you! I was having such a hard time with setting up the audio for my switch and the capture card, this video was wonderful

[kagamiyagami]

This is it. Lowered the resolution to 720p, it's a bit ugly but perfect. Thank you!

[wesker]

I think this is the first time I've genuinely been stumped by simple tech. The one I have, instructed me to use another output device and I don't have one. This helped me out a lot. Thank you brother man.

[hatredlife]

Thank you, for your short and clear explanation. you really helped me with my setup, I appreciate you.