Some PS4 users may not be aware of the obvious PSN feature - live streaming. How can you start broadcasting your favorite game and what is needed for this? In general, there are 2 ways to stream via PS4: through a local function and through a capture card. Today we will talk about the first method, since it is free and will suit almost everyone.
How to stream from PS4?
Everything is pretty simple. First you need to find the share button on your controller.
After that, select the item called: "Show the game." After clicking, we will see 3 services through which a live broadcast is possible: Twhich, YouTube, UStream. The settings in them are very similar, so we select the one we need. After that, we need to enter the name of the broadcast, quality (depending on the quality of the Internet connection). Next, select the desired settings and click "Start Display".
After all these frauds, the broadcast will begin, you can continue to play.
What are the pros and cons of this method?
From the pros:
- Price. You don’t need to buy a capture card to start a stream, which means you will spend less money on your show.
- Simplicity. All settings are very simple and do not require knowledge and separate videos to configure the broadcast.
Of the minuses:
- We cannot stream everything we want.
- If we exit the game, the broadcast will stop, which means that you can’t set up your stream as you think it’s convenient: add a donation, text, webcam and much more that can be done thanks to the capture card, which opens up great expanses for fancy streamer.
Conclusion
Naturally, everything has its minuses and pluses, and streaming is not deprived of this. In today's article, we covered in detail how to stream from PS4 for free. We examined the obvious disadvantages and advantages of such a function. However, the capture card was and remains the best solution for a high-quality stream, which will improve your display and add new functionality that will interest viewers.