Societal changes, newer technology and an always-connected generation has led to an interesting shift in how individuals interact with games around the world.
of video views during its biggest months.
Soon, a new generation of streamers became ultra-popular celebrities in their own right, many rivaling the biggest names in more mainstream media like film and music.
for creators. Small creators can earn between $50 - $1,500 monthly while mid-tier streamers can make $5,000–$30,000. Those at the upper crest like Ninja ($500,000+ per month) and xQc (over $300,000 per month) easily make six figures or more monthly.
Of course, many want to follow in their favorite streamer’s footsteps, play games for their friends to watch, or something or somewhere in between. To help those interested, we’re here to help you get started when it comes to hardware.
Gaming PC or video game console
What kind of streamers are you looking to be? That honestly depends on the individual and their particular taste.
among others.
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Capture card
Console gamers who play on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have native support for Twitch built into the console. All they’re going to need is a solid webcam and possibly some sort of microphone.
The same isn’t true for Nintendo Switch which requires a capture card to a PC or laptop.
Meanwhile, serious PC gamers are going to need a capture card as a way to offset the resource load from streaming out video of more visually intensive or e-sports-leaning games.
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KVM-equipped monitor
The average streamer who plays on PC uses one for gaming and another for conducting the actual stream.
Controlling both PCs at once is done through KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) technology, which enables control of multiple PCs using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
like the Gigabyte M27F and MSI MPG 271QR now feature built-in KVM functionality, making it easier for streamers to switch between devices without clutter.
Console gamers also benefit from KVM, using it to seamlessly switch between gaming and work or stream sessions.
Microphone
, which is used to hear the game and communicate with teammates, microphones are the best way to speak directly to viewers of your stream.
out there that can work between various setups, across many different budgets.
That doesn’t even count the feature set and even design with some featuring cute RGB lighting as well.
Webcam or camera
is going to be absolutely necessary.
Just understand that what you spend is going to determine both capture resolution and streaming frame rate. Then there are other things like the type of lens that you'll need to consider as well.
Users who want to take their stream to a new level can get an actual video camera or high-end digital camera with video output and hook it up through a capture card as well.
Streaming PC or laptop
In addition to your actual gaming PC, you'll also need a PC or laptop to process the actual stream, as using the gaming PC by itself can be cumbersome and potentially affect the performance of the game you're playing.
are more than enough to get the job done (though stay away from Chromebooks).
Lighting
Serious streamers will know that the best webcams and video cameras can be limited by certain lighting conditions.
This is why it’s important to have some sort of professional-ish light source to put you in the best, well, light.
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Green screen
A green screen (or sometimes a blue screen) is a great way to add some flair to a stream.
even come with lighting as well.
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