If you’ve set your mind on Facebook live gaming, then you will require some additional hardware, streaming software a computer to act as the middleman. In this guide we will explore the setup you will need, so simply follow the steps and you’ll be good to go.

How can I stream from Xbox to Facebook?

To achieve that smooth, unified experience for your viewers, you will want to ensure that you have the right tools. These include:

You will need a strong Internet connection. To give you an idea, you should aim for at least 15 to 20 MB/s download speed, and 6 MB/s upload speed. Your PC should be a decent i5, powered by a GTX 1050 Ti, with 8GB of RAM since most of the heavy lifting will be carried by your console. A good capture card for better picture quality and overall reliability. An option you might consider is Elgato. If you don’t want to invest heavily in this, there are also cheaper alternatives out there. And a third-party app that can record and transmit to Facebook live. Telestream’s Wirecast is sure to have its place. It has a dedicated Facebook output making it an ideal choice even for Facebook live.

That’s all in terms of hardware and software. In order to stream from Xbox to Facebook, we will need to connect all of them for that unified streaming experience. Now it’s time to create that link to Facebook live.

1. Create a Facebook Creator page

After you have created your Facebook Creator page, it’s time to connect it to your hardware and software components. The good news is, at least for now, you will have to do this only once. Later, as your stream progresses, you might consider making some adjustments. But for now, it’s essential to ensure that your streaming environment is up and running.

2. Connect your hardware and software components

Now you should see the image directly on your monitor. The only thing that remains is to configure our streaming software so that it records the action on the monitor. To exemplify this process, we will go with Wirecast but, generally, the steps are pretty much the same regardless of the software.

3. Set up Wirecast for Xbox to Facebook streaming

You can choose from two options: Regular and Continuous. Regular means you want Facebook to record your broadcast for a predefined period of time (usually no longer than 4 hours). Continuous streaming allows you to stream for an unlimited time, but the broadcast will not be recorded. This option usually works for stuff like security cams, traffic cams, and so on. Given that you want to stream from your Xbox to Facebook, then it’s probably best to record separate regular sessions. Again, it all depends on your needs. One last thing you should consider is to record a copy of the stream on your disk. If you plan to later upload your work to YouTube, for instance, then this extra step is worth the effort. There were instances when Facebook Video Manager provided streamers with only an SD version of their stream. If you want HD quality, then it’s best practice not to rely on Facebook to get the job done. SPONSORED After you click Record, simply select your Destination Output. By default, this destination will be set to the RTMP server. Change that option to Record to Disk – MP4. To select the exact place you want to save it on your disk, select Destination. Then, go to encoding settings to select the video quality. There is a myriad of ways for you to tweak, change, and personalize your stream. This guide was intended to help pave the road for your future endeavors. Given that Facebook doesn’t yet have a dedicated gaming app, some might wonder if it’s worth streaming on it altogether. After all, Twitch is still an option.

Is streaming to Facebook worth it?

The first reason is the most obvious one, audience reach. Facebook is an immensely popular app, registering approximately 2.8 billion monthly users. What is worth noting, is that the vast majority of those people use Facebook daily. In terms of exposure, there may not be a better platform to stream on. That statistic alone can be enough if you are thinking about monetization. Video consumption is at an all-time high, streaming making no exception. In 2020 Facebook Live was the most popular streaming service for concerts, sports games, and press events. Given the fact that the majority of users are between the 18 to 34 age range, it’s safe to assume that Gaming will also jump out of proportion. To conclude, streaming to Facebook has the potential to help your stream get noticed. So, the answer is yes, it’s worth investing in Facebook as a streaming service. Most likely than not, Facebook will come up with its own Gaming app for a more streamlined experience. But until then, these are the necessary steps to take to get your stream up and running. Elsewhere, you can also add Xbox games to Steam if you wish to add a little more variety to the games you play. That wraps it up for us. We hope that you found this article both helpful and insightful and, until later, feel free to leave us a comment on how your streaming process is going!

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