How to Stream PS4 and PS5 on Discord, No PC Needed!

How to stream PS4 on Discord? If you’re a passionate gamer sharing your adventures on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, or Twitch, you’ve likely faced challenges when extending your stream to Discord.

Today, we’re cracking the code on streaming your PlayStation directly to your Discord fam, and guess what? You don’t need a single byte of PC power to do it.

This blog post is your comprehensive guide to streaming your PS4 on Discord, with additional tips for streaming on PS5. Let’s get started and simplify console streaming!

Preparation

There are several things you’ll need to prepare before going live on Discord. If you decide to stream without a capture card or HDMI cables, you’ll need these things ready:

• A PS4 console
• A PC
• DUALSHOCK 4 controller
• PS4 Remote Play
• OBS or similar video capture software

How To Stream PS4 on Discord via Twitch

While this may not be the official method and might not be entirely straightforward, we appreciate your patience. Let’s get started!

Step 1. Connect Your Twitch Account To PS4

1. Head to your PS4 home screen and go to Settings.

2. Find and select Sharing and Broadcast in the settings panel.
3. Hit the Link with Other Services option in the expanded window.
4. After that, choose Twitch from the expanded option lists and follow the next steps to connect the services.

5. Once your PS4 and Twitch have paired up, you can start streaming from PS4 to your Twitch.

Step 2. Going Live from PS4 to Twitch

1. Launch any game you’d like to stream.
2. Press the Share button on your PS4 controller.
3. Select Broadcast Gameplay in the display menu that will appear on your screen.

4. You’ll see a prompt to choose the platform you want to go live on. Choose Twitch.
5. You will be able to name the title of your stream, change its quality, and even invite other players.
6. Hit Select Broadcasting at the bottom end of the screen.
7. Adjust the Audio Sharing Settings on the new display popup, or you can go straight into Start Broadcasting.
8. Hit the the Start Broadcasting button. Voila! Now you are going live.

Step 3. Streaming From Twitch to Discord

1. Your stream is now live. It’s time to head to the Twitch website on your PC or laptop and sign in to your account.
2. Navigate to the profile icon on the top-right corner and hit Channel under the drop-down menu. Twitch will automatically display the PS4 streaming. 

3. Go to your home screen and launch Discord.
4. Once you are on Discord, select the channel where you’d like to broadcast your stream..
5. In the channel, click on Screen. A window will pop up prompting you to select the window you want to share. Choose the Twitch window.
6. You’ll be brought into a new window where you should approve the streaming setting.
7. Finally, start streaming and have fun!

Modifying PS4 to Stream Discord

Alternatively, you can try the second method we’re going to tell you about here. Compared to the first method, this one is pretty simple. Here’s how.

Step 1. Setting Up Discord on PS4

1. Start by opening the Playstation browser on your PS4.
2. Search for Discord through the address bar and open the web version.
3. Log in to your account, and now you have Discord on your PS4.

Step 2. Operating Discord on PS4

Now we will move on to operating Discord on your console. Follow the steps below.

1. Connect the optical cable from your MixAmp to your PS4 to facilitate switching audio.
2. On your PS4 home screen, head to Settings and select Sound and Screen.
3. Change the Primary Output to Digital Output.
4. Connect one of the USB cables to your base station and the other one to your PC.
5. Launch Discord on your desktop, go to Voice settings, and set the input device to your MixAmp.
6. Connect the MixAmp to your PC speaker using a 3.5mm audio jack.
7. Finally, go back to Discord and go to Voice settings. Change the output device to your PC speaker.

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How to Stream PS5 on Discord

To integrate Discord with your PS5, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services on your console, and click the Discord icon.
2. Follow on-screen instructions, entering the code at Discord Activate to link your accounts.
3. On Discord’s website or app, check User Settings > Connections to confirm your PSN account displays.
4. Choose your PSN account on Discord, enabling options like displaying your ID and current activity on your profile. Ensure that the ‘Who can see your online status and what you’re currently playing’ option is set to Anyone on PS5 under Users and Accounts > Privacy > View and Customize Your Privacy Settings.

Once linked, you can use Discord voice chat on your PS5:

1. Join or initiate a voice channel via Discord’s website or app.
2. In the voice channel, locate the Transfer to Console icon (a controller in front of a phone).
3. Select Transfer to PlayStation.
4. From the list of linked PS5 consoles, pick the right one, and press Transfer Voice to shift the chat to your PS5.
5. Receive a notification on your PS5, then adjust settings as per your preferences.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve learned how to stream your PS4 on Discord, why not give it a try yourself and start entertaining everyone? Enjoy your gaming! And remember, don’t forget to record your stream and clip it using our incredible AI-driven clip maker, Eklipse.

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