To do this, you'll need to put your switch into its docking station and then connect it to your Xbox One via the HDMI 'in' port on your Xbox console. If you happen to also have an Xbox One console, an external monitor, and a separate PC or laptop, then there is a way to stream from your Nintendo Switch using a slightly different method that doesn't involve a capture card. Do I really need a capture card to stream from a Nintendo Switch? Then there's broadcasting, and you might be required to run software with your capture card to be able to process the footage and upload it to another platform. You'll also need to decide on which streaming platform you want to use, whether that's YouTube, Discord, Twitch, or Facebook - and create an account for the preferred platform if you haven't already. What else do I need for a capture card to work?Īside from a regular Nintendo Switch console (note that the Switch Lite cannot output to a display), you'll need an official Nintendo Switch docking station, a power source for the docking station, an HDMI cable, an external TV or Monitor, a stable internet connection, optionally: an ethernet cable, plus a PC, Mac or Laptop with at least 8GB of RAM that can run the compatible software with your capture card.
