After several years, a long-lost feature that many gamers have been asking for is finally making its return to Xbox consoles. Since the last update, it’s again possible to start your live stream on Twitch directly from the Xbox Guide.

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New Xbox update makes Twitch streaming easier

Streaming from your Xbox One or Xbox Series console just got a little easier since the last update. As Microsoft explains in an official blog post, they decided to listen to the feedback from many Xbox players and revive an old feature that suddenly disappeared from the console a few years ago: Starting a Twitch stream directly from the Xbox Guide (Source: Xbox Wire).

To use the new “old” feature, proceed as follows:

  • Opens the Xbox Guide.
  • Go to the “Record and Share” tab.
  • Select the “Live Streaming” item.
  • Now log in with your Twitch account – either via the displayed QR code or directly via the URL.

As soon as your account is linked to your Xbox, you can simply click on the “Go live now” button in the Xbox Guide in the corresponding tab and your stream will start.

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Streaming app offers numerous options

You can make numerous changes to your stream in the live streaming settings. For example, you can choose in what resolution and bitrate you want to stream (the higher, the better the visual quality of your stream), change the position of the Twitch overlay and also flexibly adjust the balance between the volume of your microphone and the game.

Looking for the right microphone for your stream? We have tested some models in different price ranges for you:

A new Xbox update makes it even easier for gamers to start their live stream on Twitch. After setup, the corresponding function can be started directly from the Xbox guide, so that Twitch streamers are online in no time at all.