How I Stream Retro Games on Twitch!

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
  • Today I go over all the stuff involved in streaming retro video games on my Twitch channel! I get a decent amount of people asking me, so I decided to make a video about it.
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Комментарии • 114

  • @theysoqueso
    @theysoqueso 4 года назад +16

    Thanks for this, James! This is all info I literally just started looking into to try and start streaming/recording my older console stuff!!

  • @ChicagoRetroGamer
    @ChicagoRetroGamer 3 года назад

    Great video, and really useful. From someone who just started streaming retro games, I wish I would have had this video sooner. Cheers, and I just subbed to your channel.

  • @rashidareeves78
    @rashidareeves78 3 года назад +3

    Great cause! That was refreshing 👍🏾

  • @kdrama513
    @kdrama513 3 года назад +10

    Thank you for sharing your expertise. Looking to start a Twitch channel streaming retro video games. I make retro video game remix songs, so oftentimes I get requests to actually play the games that I sample for my songs.
    Oh, and my favorite Retro Game is Super Mario 3.

  • @stormchaserreacts2613
    @stormchaserreacts2613 2 года назад +3

    My favorite was timesplitters future perfect original Xbox. I absolutely loved this game growing up and still love to play it. And thank you so much for the video as I'm about to start my collection this coming month and wanna stream it.

  • @bilbobagginz2794
    @bilbobagginz2794 Год назад +2

    I’m having trouble finding a similar A/V switcher like the Radio Shack one you have. Any suggestions on where to find one? Thanks!! And great video!!

  • @brittanyxxbabyxx2186
    @brittanyxxbabyxx2186 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much I plan on playing lots of n64/ GameCube games 💜 paper Mario, starfox , skys of Arcadia just gotta wait a few more weeks so I can save up for more tech ! ☺️

  • @tfofgaming3413
    @tfofgaming3413 3 года назад +1

    Took an hour of Googling various forms of the question til I found your vid. Thank you so much. dunno how all these other articles and Reddit forums couldn't just explain it like you just did.

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад

      Glad my video helped! It's a surprisingly complicated topic so I know that frustration very well.

  • @scottc4199
    @scottc4199 4 года назад +4

    Your voice is so nice to listen to! And I learned something lol BUT
    Do you have Mario Kart Double Dash?

  • @ChelseaPearl
    @ChelseaPearl 2 года назад +3

    This was super helpful! I currently stream Sonic 2 but looking to add PS1 games in the mix like CTR and Spyro!

    • @vodka7220
      @vodka7220 2 года назад +2

      Those are my favorites too , Spyro was hard af for me bc I always got lost

  • @KrakenLatte
    @KrakenLatte 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for this. I've been pulling my hair out trying to use my Elgato with retro games and could not figure out WHY the game was coming through as a stretched 16:9. Not one other guide or even tech support said my upscaler was the issue (literally using the cheapest one you said NOT to use). I'm going to go get a RetroTink now so I can stop hating new technology. XD

  • @scottc4199
    @scottc4199 4 года назад +1

    I'm sorry if I'm late but where did you get the abstract pikachu and dumbledore paintings? I know you have more but did you paint them or did you buy? They're so pretty

  • @robertha1273
    @robertha1273 3 года назад +1

    Excelent video bro, so helpful. It is more easy play with an emulator but i don't know if you can stream that

  • @scottb_02
    @scottb_02 2 года назад +1

    Finally someone who does this setup with a crt!! Thanks! (Retrotink link broken)

  • @ScruffyLookinRGB
    @ScruffyLookinRGB 3 года назад

    I have been dabbling in retro games for the past 3 years or so and im only just now starting to figure out how scalers and capture cards work thanks for this easier to understand explanation. By the way i love me some megaman or rockman as he is known here in japan.

  • @garywayne123
    @garywayne123 2 года назад

    Good quality video my guy

  • @RelaxingGhost
    @RelaxingGhost 2 года назад

    Do you have any links on where to find a newer version of that RadioShack s video upscaler

  • @YokoYakashi
    @YokoYakashi Год назад

    Didn't know there were more options, awesome!
    The MINI AV2HDMI looks similar to a brand I use called Digiteck, except it doesn't stretch it to 16:9 it costs roughly $30AU. For sure good if you have a lower budget

  • @ghostsofsociety
    @ghostsofsociety 2 года назад

    Hi James, I just found your video, for me I use the Avermedia Game Capture HD II because it records PS2, PS3, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. For older consoles like PS2/3 I just needed to get a Component cable, on PS2 it doesn't record in 1080p but I think it has a decent video quality (you can see on my Splinter Cell videos). As for PS3, it does record in HD but there's a catch, for ex: if the Game is in 720p you can only record in 720p but if it runs at 1080p you can record in 1080p. This week I bought more PS2/3 Games and I want to record more Gameplays so I will keep using that capture card for a little longer. For PC I'm using the Avermedia Live Gamer Ultra 4K, I got it last Summer. All the best to you.

  • @dusterpl6093
    @dusterpl6093 18 дней назад +1

    can you please tell the exact model number for that switcher i've been trying so hard to find it online yet i didn't find nothing yet

  • @aishkhan5463
    @aishkhan5463 3 года назад

    Thanku 4 dis information dear friend

  • @lainescheck8781
    @lainescheck8781 3 года назад +1

    I wanna start streaming my speedruns of Ninja Gaiden! All time favourite game on the NES. Currently 16th place but never streamed or used a capture card :) thanks for the advice!!

  • @MiddleFingerLimited
    @MiddleFingerLimited Год назад

    Does the Retrotink 5x Pro offer any improvements over this one for streaming like this? Also, could you upscale to 1080p if you wanted to?

  • @chriscjjones8182
    @chriscjjones8182 Год назад

    How does all this stuff work with the infrared console guns for games that require them though?

  • @willrogers9932
    @willrogers9932 2 года назад

    Does the gv-usb2 bypass the need for an upscaler?

  • @hellogirljen
    @hellogirljen 3 года назад +1

    I'm watching this so I can learn to speedrun Smartball for the SNES.

  • @RemainedAnonymous
    @RemainedAnonymous 3 месяца назад

    Thanks bro, I just started this recently because I love the classic consoles and games, and it's been great except for the small streaming screen and no external volume on OBS

  • @disneyfanaticsanonymous6344
    @disneyfanaticsanonymous6344 4 года назад +1

    I loved playing Super Mario Land and The Lion King games on our Super Nintendo system..

  • @thedanieldrew6695
    @thedanieldrew6695 3 года назад

    I bought and now use a HDMI converter for newer TVs like I have and it enhances better graphics for the ps2 is that fine for streaming you think ?

  • @aimeesalazar5
    @aimeesalazar5 4 года назад

    I've got to say my favorite retro game is Super Mario Bros 3. I got a version of that game first on the super nintendo and later on for my gameboy sp. As a kid I was able to speed run that thing I don't even remember how I learn all the little secrets 😁

  • @KibaSnowpaw
    @KibaSnowpaw 2 года назад

    i love old console i have begun live streaming playing on the orginal Xbox. i do also have a 360 and of cause PS1-4.

  • @bananathrower
    @bananathrower 4 года назад +1

    OH! I've been wondering about this because I just got a Nintendo 64!

    • @Ponchoooooo
      @Ponchoooooo 3 года назад

      Just use an emulator on your PC and you can literally capture the gameplay from stream labs

  • @YoursTrulyThe1Pony
    @YoursTrulyThe1Pony 2 года назад

    I want to stream on twitch someday and play old video games that I never played in my childhood

  • @shockwave.9749
    @shockwave.9749 2 года назад

    Any tips for streaming from a crt tv?

  • @King_O-yk3rv
    @King_O-yk3rv 4 года назад

    yoooo wasssgud bro!! also my fav retro game is super mario 64 (cause i can speedrun it)
    im king btw

  • @C.2.1
    @C.2.1 27 дней назад

    How do ppl get literally like an hd display from retro games like nfl street 2?
    Is it cuz i play off a onn tv and use elgato to transfer and display on a monitor to then stream off obs?

  • @DocTrower1980
    @DocTrower1980 3 года назад +2

    Arcade: Pac-Man
    Atari 2600: Pitfall!
    NES: Super Mario Bros. 3
    Genesis: Sonic The Hedgehog
    SNES: Super Mario World

  • @SaigaTenshi
    @SaigaTenshi 3 года назад

    a quick question: for both Twitch and Facebook Gaming, can i use an emulator like ePSXe to stream?

  • @scottb_02
    @scottb_02 2 года назад

    4:12 the expensive ‘line doublers’ don’t introduce lag, the monitor/modern tv introduce lag when they convert the signal. See RetroRGB RUclips channel on the retrotink.

  • @johnysilkboots4239
    @johnysilkboots4239 3 года назад +1

    Do you know the name of the radioshack switcher? I am trying to find the same one

  • @Eekachuu
    @Eekachuu 4 года назад +2

    I wish I understood technology.. I wish I were smort. But my fav retro game is prob Sonic but esp Sonic & Knuckles and then plugging the other Sonic games into it to play as Knuckles.

  • @JamesChats
    @JamesChats  4 года назад

    Shoutout to my Twitch community for already raising over $600 for the cause!! www.twitch.tv/jameschats

  • @SushinokoLive
    @SushinokoLive 3 года назад

    well the retro tink products have been sold out for about 2 months.... looks like im doing the 35 buck one. Thanks for the vid!

  • @beppobungle9032
    @beppobungle9032 4 года назад

    My favorite retro games are definitely dk country, ff7, and OoT.

  • @amh0073
    @amh0073 3 года назад

    Could I get a link for the splitter

  • @World_Tortise
    @World_Tortise 7 месяцев назад

    I got a cheap vhs to dvd converter and OBS to stream to my twitch ❤️

  • @baraka490
    @baraka490 2 года назад

    Crash bash from the PS1 crash tag team racing from the PS2 I don't think these games will ever come back I like other games as well but I can't remember them off the top of my head these are just the two that I keep talking about and wish they'd come back possibly with a remake with online capabilities and possibly more characters to unlock

  • @osirisTHEimmortal
    @osirisTHEimmortal 3 года назад

    Mario 64 is my favorite retro game

  • @seanwilliams838
    @seanwilliams838 Год назад

    I love final fantasy IX

  • @ClipzyFR
    @ClipzyFR 2 года назад

    my favorite retro video game is Sonic Adventure 2 or Sonic CD

  • @dullah1434
    @dullah1434 2 года назад

    Some of my favourite Retro games are Mega Man X and Super Metroid :)))

  • @SeaSlug
    @SeaSlug Год назад

    They make a 60ish $ retro tink that can do up to s-video

  • @jacobsart218
    @jacobsart218 11 месяцев назад

    Lego Star Wars ii TOT!

  • @vodka7220
    @vodka7220 2 года назад

    It’s a tie between crash bandicoot 3 , Crash bandicoot tag team racing, Spyro the dragon , twisted metal 2 , Rugrats search for reptar

  • @JonnyRoboto
    @JonnyRoboto 3 года назад +1

    All time retro Final Fantasy 9

  • @mikestergos
    @mikestergos 3 года назад

    Ok. So I think I’m lost in what I’m looking for in a switcher.

  • @christinaharris9528
    @christinaharris9528 3 года назад

    Thank you so much I'm excited to start streaming my old school game play as for favorite games on old school consoles:
    Nintendo: Super Mario 3
    SNES: Super Mario All Stars
    Sega: sonic & knuckles
    32x: virtual Racing
    PS1: Legend of the Dragoon
    PS2: Kingdom Hearts
    PS3: The Darkness
    GameBoy: Dr. Mario
    Sega Game Gear: Addams Family Values
    GBA: Castlevania Aria of Sorrow
    PSP: Ridge Racer
    DS: Chrono Trigger

  • @ozkaranonimo73
    @ozkaranonimo73 3 года назад

    Can I use emulators on Twitch?

  • @baraka490
    @baraka490 2 года назад

    Is there anything better than the elgato because every time I use it that thing crashes or overheats and shuts down and f**** up my video quality it even shuts off so that's why I hate elgato so is there anything better than garbage el gato

  • @gamerhatch9072
    @gamerhatch9072 3 года назад

    My favorite retro video game is tied with donkey Kong country and super Mario world.

  • @rashidareeves78
    @rashidareeves78 3 года назад

    SUPER MARIO 1! 💗

  • @rickeyhobkines147
    @rickeyhobkines147 Год назад

    Megaman legends PS1, mario/duck hunt NES

  • @JROC4LYFE808
    @JROC4LYFE808 3 года назад

    Question for everyone do you guys stream Under the actual game or under retro category ???

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад +1

      I typically stream under the game title when possible since there's less competition for new viewers in the category.

  • @BigBiscuittt
    @BigBiscuittt 3 года назад

    Gunstar Heros

  • @clutchbambino
    @clutchbambino 3 года назад

    I want to stream ps2 shaolin monks

  • @matthewshifflett5686
    @matthewshifflett5686 2 года назад

    Battle toads

  • @saulandreanpanjaitan8795
    @saulandreanpanjaitan8795 3 года назад

    How about mClassic?

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад

      I tried the mclassic but I wasn't overly fond of how I processed a lot of games. CTR actually looked pretty great, but a lot of games just seemed a bit off to me. Personal preference thing.

  • @argigra3909
    @argigra3909 3 месяца назад

    and why to do all that just download an emulator on your pc

  • @chahalele
    @chahalele Год назад

    i thought i heard kermit the frog

  • @BAR0NSATURDAY
    @BAR0NSATURDAY 3 года назад

    Gunstar Heroes.

  • @PowerL1N3
    @PowerL1N3 3 года назад

    So why can’t you just use an emulator?

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад +1

      1) I much prefer the experience on original hardware with a CRT, since it's the way I grew up experiencing these games.
      2) Emulators are in a bit of a legal gray area.
      Mostly the first reason, but the second reason is nice to have covered.

    • @ips2124
      @ips2124 3 года назад +1

      @@JamesChats it's definitely possible to emulate games 100% legally, but i also like playing on real hardware for the same reasons you do

  • @sportosp-0158
    @sportosp-0158 3 года назад

    Ghosts N Goblins

  • @WHALEx3
    @WHALEx3 4 года назад +2

    I used to like Kirby’s adventure but then I saw an artist’s depiction of a creature Kirby’s eaten, and you can see Kirby’s innards and his smiling face inside his stomach.

  • @cactus8907
    @cactus8907 4 года назад +1

    Ur the camera man from the. Vault

  • @metin2faithful70
    @metin2faithful70 2 года назад

    Ff6-10 all the wayyy

  • @mr100xr
    @mr100xr 3 года назад

    ape escape

  • @colossusgaming605
    @colossusgaming605 3 года назад

    Ape Escape 2

  • @millertimexxx7520
    @millertimexxx7520 3 года назад

    Mario kart

  • @deqod4949
    @deqod4949 3 года назад

    Sunset riders snes

  • @roost3r
    @roost3r 3 года назад

    I wanted to know the time, not how to make the watch.

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад

      Sorry for being too informative. How terrible of me.

    • @roost3r
      @roost3r 3 года назад

      @@JamesChats Apology accepted.

  • @badnavyman3744
    @badnavyman3744 3 года назад

    SEGA Dreamcast

  • @jazzie355
    @jazzie355 3 года назад +2

    I smacked the Subscribe button as soon as you said “Diversity and Representation”! 💖

  • @noasaias4849
    @noasaias4849 4 года назад +1

    So many words, yet I understood nothing

  • @theorangegush1368
    @theorangegush1368 3 года назад

    RATCHET DEADLOCKED!!!!

  • @casanova9227
    @casanova9227 Год назад

    u didnt bring the fkcin way directly all of them are sh!t quality i perfer pc the issue is cant upload memory card to pc which is stupid they should make converter

  • @Vulcankrypto21
    @Vulcankrypto21 3 года назад

    Or you could run stream emulators

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад +1

      I prefer playing. on original hardware with a CRT TV. It's how I experienced the games growing up, and the reliving that experience is what's most important to me.

  • @LumionTricks
    @LumionTricks 3 года назад

    just download a sega emulator to pc lol

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  3 года назад +1

      No thanks, I very clearly prefer playing on original hardware.

  • @UNBIASEDMEDIA
    @UNBIASEDMEDIA 2 года назад

    You talk too much… about nothing

    • @JamesChats
      @JamesChats  2 года назад +1

      Then stop fucking watching and move on with your life. Jesus Christ, why do you feel compelled to go out of your way to leave a shitty comment on a video that someone else put hours of work into and released for free? You forgot there's a human on the receiving end of these comments? Be a better person.

    • @UNBIASEDMEDIA
      @UNBIASEDMEDIA 2 года назад

      @@JamesChats so you could get better to increase your views…. It’s obvious you don’t embrace critics the way I embrace them🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @dbdsurvivor32
    @dbdsurvivor32 3 года назад

    Omg nails on the chalkboard non stop talking about non sense just show it instead of getting channel video time DAM

  • @007vix
    @007vix 2 года назад +2

    OMGeeeeeee how on earth have I never found this video until NOW?! Oh yeah….I’m old and I live under a rock apparently 🤣🥸 Thank you for such a great description and SHOWING the actual visual differences 👍🏼❤️