Monday, December 2, 2024

How To Livestream Gameplay on Steam Deck?

A Beginner's Guide to Streaming from Your Steam Deck

Over the past few years, Valve’s Steam Deck has become a household name among gamers. The handheld gaming device has managed to win the hearts of millions of users throughout the globe due to its versatility, power, and affordability.

In case you’re unaware of what a Steam Deck is, it’s a handheld console by Valve that offers gamers a portable PC gaming experience, enabling them to play a vast library of video games on the go. On top of that, its ability to function as a mini PC has solidified its reputation as a groundbreaking device in the gaming industry.

Due to the rising popularity of Steam Deck, a lot of avid gamers are now wondering whether it’s possible to livestream gameplay directly from the device to platforms like Twitch or YouTube.

Luckily, not only you can livestream your gameplay from the Steam Deck to any streaming platform of your choice, but it’s also extremely easy to do so!

How To Livestream Gameplay From Steam Deck

Steam Deck Livestream

The first thing you’ll need to do to livestream your gameplay from the Steam Deck to Twitch and YouTube is to run your device in desktop mode. To switch to desktop mode in your Steam Deck, simply press the Steam button, go to power, and tap ‘Switch to Desktop.’ 

Now wait for a few seconds for your device to load and go to ‘Discover’ in the applications list. You can now download OBS and set up streaming on your Steam Deck.

Once OBS is downloaded, all you need to do is set up your streaming preferences. You can then start your stream on any platform of your choice including Twitch, YouTube, and others.

Sonu Banerjee
Sonu Banerjeehttp://www.talkesport.com
A fervent gamer and an eSports enthusiast. Loves reading, watching movies and playing games of all sorts.
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