If you want to stream from the Nintendo Switch, you need a capture card. The switch doesn't have a built in app for streaming.
grab, or "capture" the image from a console and transfer it to your computer and your stream
Here are the best capture cards for Nintendo Switch Streamers ---->
You need to know the difference between an internal and external capture card. Internal cards are better, but you need a desktop compute that you can switch parts around with to use one. External cards are good for laptops.
This card can capture up to 60 fps . It also has a recording speed of up to 1080p, so it can capture pretty much anything.
The HD60 pro captures at 60 FPS and includes an h.264 hardware encoder. It only takes up one PCIe port, which is great for folks who love to custom-build PCs.
This card is a beast. You only need it if you want to be a pro, and it gets pricey. It captures at up to 240FPS!
If you're on a budget, check out the Y&H card. It offers basic live stream capture and the standard 1080p recording. No bells or whistles, but it will get the job done
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