Streamlabs Console is a brand-new web-based broadcasting Console for console streamers. Streamlabs Console combines live stream alerts, chat, recent events, and stream overlays into a single solution so that console players can transform their gameplay into an engaging live stream. Currently, Streamlabs Console is available exclusively for Twitch streamers on Xbox.
How Does it Work?
Streamers can choose “Streamlabs” as a destination within the Twitch app, log in to https://streamlabs.com/console to customize their stream, and Streamlabs Console will broadcast the stream to Twitch along with any personalized widgets, overlays, or webcam included by the streamer.
Keep reading below for step-by-step directions.
Step 1: Log in and link your Twitch on https://streamlabs.com/console: You can do this from your computer, mobile phone, or tablet.
Step 2: Add Overlays: Streamlabs Console has various overlay themes you can automatically add to your stream to help you stand out.
Step 3: Customize your widgets: We’ll automatically add an alert box, chatbox, and event list to your live stream. To customize these widgets, log into Streamlabs.com, sign in using Twitch, and visit our widgets dashboard to customize each one. You can also add extra layers like custom images or your webcam.
Step 4: Download the Twitch app for Xbox
Step 5: Open the Twitch app, navigate to broadcast > destination > and select “Streamlabs” as your destination.
Step 6: Click “Go Live,” and you’re ready to livestream!
Following these steps will send your stream to Streamlabs Console, where we will combine all your components, including webcams, overlays, and alerts, and then broadcast it live to Twitch!
Final Word
With Streamlabs Console, you can transform console gameplay into a high-quality live stream production with viewer engagement tools to interact with your community.
To learn more about using Streamlabs Console, check out our FAQ.
Recommended Bitrate
Currently, Streamlabs Console supports streams at both 1080p30 and 720p30. We recommend adjusting your bitrate in the Twitch app to 3500 for the best balance between performance and quality.
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