After disappearing from the Xbox One, Twitch is making a comeback on Xbox Series X. It is now possible to launch a live stream directly from the console interface, even during a game. The application will let the player leisure to adjust his camera and microphone before broadcasting.
Microsoft has been testing the possibility of launching a live Twitch from its Xbox Series X for months. Today, the feature is finally available for all players. This is a slight step back for the Redmond firm, which had removed the app from Xbox One in 2017. Today, the old console is also entitled to the major update.
And not in any way. According to Microsoft, Twitch has no “never been so good”. It must be recognized that a real substantive work has been done by the publisher’s teams to make life easier for beginners and professional streamers alike. First observation: the Twitch application no longer needs to be installed. She is directly integrated into the console interface.
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Launch a Twitch live directly from your Xbox Series X
As a result, it only takes a few clicks to start a live. After opening the tab Capture and Shareclick on Broadcast in direct. The user’s Twitch account will then be automatically connected by scanning the QR Code displayed on the screen. From then on, all you have to do is start the live. Of course, it is possible to adjust some parameters before displaying your game.
In particular, the player can give a name to your stream, as well as configure your microphone and webcam. In addition, it is also possible to adjust the sound of the game as well as that of the chat. Microsoft also thinks of those who like to play several games during a live. When a game is left time to start another game, a waiting screen will automatically appear during the live.
It is therefore a considerable addition for the Xbox Series X, which is lagging behind its competitors. The Nintendo Switch, to name a few, integrated the Twitch app in November 2021.
Source: Xbox
