Thoughts on Game Streaming Hardware

Streaming used to be a niche activity but now it has become a mainstream activity. It is still unclear how game streaming will grow in the future. Hardware for games has also evolved over the years and it is necessary for better streaming experience.

Streaming hardware has been getting a lot more popular in recent years, especially with the introduction of game streaming. A lot of people are interested in owning this type of hardware because it allows them to share their gameplay on platforms like Twitch, Tik Tok, Pinterest, Amazon , Facebook Gaming and YouTube Gaming. Uploading gameplay to these sites is easy - all you need is your streaming hardware and a software that allows you to capture your feed. Just plug everything in and start capturing your game feed.

Among the different software and hardware components that are being released this year, there is one that you should be paying close attention to. The Elgato Stream Deck is a revolutionary device that allows you to control your stream, including overlays, transitions, alerts, and much more with just two fingers.

The Stream Deck comes with 16x mini-LCD keys so you can assign any command to each button for on-the-fly customization or preset for common actions. Other features of the Stream Deck include a capacitive touch interface for precise input control and three USB ports so you can use it as a hub for other devices.

First off, it's never too late to start streaming! Especially when there's such an easy way to get started using software like Xsplit Broadcaster 2.0 or OBS Studio with help. Add in devices like cameras, iPhone, android mobile phone recording, and mics, etc. Creating the content of your channels is more important than access to hardware. Specifically for gaming hardware and creating a content pipeline goes hand in hand in being able to stay atop the rankings.

Presently, there are three major players when it comes to game streaming devices: Nvidia Shield TV, Razer Forge TV, Samsung TV, LG, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote. All three offer their own take on the best gaming experience for your living room or office desk space but each one has their own pros and cons depending on your preferences and budget. All three devices have a Roku-like interface that makes switching between video apps easy which is an advantage over consoles like Xbox One and PlayStation.

Although, gamers have been able to enjoy video game streams in their homes for years now. The idea of streaming games to other people has become a popular mainstream idea.  For many gamers it's a question of, "Am I playing the game anyway if I'm not streaming? Why not just stream anyway". As the number of people who watch gamers play games has grown. Those who game themselves have gained a new audience to share their talents with.

Gamers primarily use streaming services like Twitch or YouTube Gaming which allow them to stream any type of gaming content from wherever they are inside the world, living rooms, bedrooms, classrooms or cafes. Games are streamed live in real-time meaning that viewers can watch and chat publicly during the streams while they happen - some might even be playing along. This type of community building if done right with a focus on upgrading your equipment from time to time to match your content can yield positive results for your gamer fresh lifestyle.