All the gear you need to game-stream like a pro

If you’re a fan of playing video games and meeting new people, streaming is a fantastic activity to get in on, but it’s also fairly technical. It’s not just about having the latest consoles or PC gear, either. The most successful streams offer crisp audio, dynamic lighting and clear video, on top of smooth gameplay and a steady drip of irresistible charm (though, that last one isn’t for sale at any store). YouTube and Twitch streamers have specific, high-tech needs, and you don’t have to look far to find a gadget that’ll make playing games on these platforms easier — or even just a little more colorful. Here’s some of our favorite gear for going live with a good game and a few (hundred? thousand?) friends.

Microphones

Blue Yeti USB microphone

BEACN Mic

Headphones and headsets

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and ATH-M50xSTS

Sony WH-1000XM5

Cameras

Logitech C922 Pro HD Stream Webcam

Elgato Facecam

Lights

Logitech Litra Glow

Razer Key Light Chroma

Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus

Accessories

Elgato Stream Deck MK.2

8bitdo Ultimate Controller

Elgato HD60X capture card

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-game-streaming-gear-160012102.html?src=rss

Author: Jessica Conditt. [Source Link (*), Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics]

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