# Streaming Nintendo Switch from MacOS

Due to the limitations of the Nintendo Switch, you're not able to record or stream the game from it easily as PS4 or XBox. 

Here I will show you how to get these done:
1. Capture the video from your Nintendo Switch
2. Capture the audio from your Nintendo Switch
3. Capture your voice from Mic
4. Forward the game audio to your computer and hear it from your earphone.

# Prerequisite

Basically, you need one hardware and one software.

* Hardware: HDMI Video Capture.

![61WcnEjSFhL._AC_SX679_.jpg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661039278156/OIHOybQuJ.jpg align="left")

* Software: [OBS](https://obsproject.com/welcome)

# Connect the Hardware

1. Dock your Nintendo Switch first, remember to connect the power cable.
![B4D779FA-8899-4AAC-8609-7E0F32C27CD1_1_102_o.jpeg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661117250752/fy2_lZraD.jpeg align="left")

2. Connect the USB to your computer. Connect HDMI input to your Switch. The HDMI output connection is optional, you can connect it to your TV if you want to see the game from your TV when recording or streaming.
![40395870-A057-4BA6-9730-6A2A1DABE4BD_1_105_c.jpeg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661117240378/wwPi_E6MY.jpeg align="left")


# Software Settings
## Download OBS Software 

* Download [OBS](https://obsproject.com/download) here

## Capture Video

1. Add a Video Capture Device
![iShot_2022-08-21_14.33.55.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661117642784/0Lrbq27Lj.png align="left")
![iShot_2022-08-21_14.32.46.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661117652273/-AyRcpzfl.png align="left")
2. Select USB Video
![E26EA4D2-7583-4B79-ABA3-2E42135C344E_1_105_c.jpeg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661117695554/iCWFlr1rb.jpeg align="left")

## Capture and output Game Audio

You need to capture the game audio and output it to your computer.

1. Set the properties of the Mic/Aux
![766615EE-0C64-47B3-84B5-5B13538BFCCE_1_105_c.jpeg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661118377733/sWyZBwrSI.jpeg align="left")
2. Choose USB Digital Audio
![8D79FD68-2F4D-453E-8367-633D473A8BF5_1_105_c.jpeg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661118389306/a2uiDWCPO.jpeg align="left")
3. Set Advanced Audio Properties
![iShot_2022-08-21_14.49.42.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661118601289/mGzI06Q7M.png align="left")
4. Change Mic/Aux Audio Monitoring to "Monitor and Output"
![CF0259A4-9F06-4FC6-B0B6-E02DAE9E96DE.jpeg](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661118620849/YEf2gMWjU.jpeg align="left")
5. Click Settings at the bottom left panel
![iShot_2022-08-21_14.55.12.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661118926373/wEGhj35l_.png align="left")
6. Go to Audio and
Select USB Digital Audo for Mic/Auxiliary Audio.
Select your earphone for Monitoring Device.
![iShot_2022-08-21_14.56.20.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1661118999422/NFy467Uo6.png align="left")

## Capture your voice
This step is pretty straightforward. Just add a 'Audio Input Capture' and select your Micphone.

# Conclude

Now you should be able to stream or record your game. You can see the video, hear the audio, and capture your voice now.