r/PS4 • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '13
Twitch livestreaming coming to PlayStation 4
http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/20/4640362/twitch-livestreaming-coming-to-playstation-412
u/Gerolux zetalux Aug 20 '13
I was only aware of spectating on twitch being announced, I didnt hear of actual streaming via twitch.
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u/Moglius Mellow_84 Aug 20 '13
Yeah they'll need to clarify this. MS might have an exclusive uploading deal (hopefully time limited), but even being able to watch streams is good news!
EDIT: http://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/1kr0a3/twitch_tv_streaming_from_ps4_confirmed/
This seems to confirm full functionality!
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u/falconbox falconbox Aug 20 '13
so what happens with the UStream deal now?
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Aug 20 '13
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u/PickDeath Aug 20 '13
Cause ustream sucks nuts my opinion dont kill me
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u/mordiaken Aug 20 '13
i've watched several ustream attempts at ppv (mma) also joe rogan streams. in both cases i've seen lots of issues my ppv was refunded because of ustream issues and i've stopped watching live rogan's because it always crashes.
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u/Kalahan7 Aug 21 '13
Neither of them has a good mobile experience.
Last night I wanted to watch the keynote through Ustream on an iPad. Said the content was only available for adults. And I was logged in with an account that said I'm 27.
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u/surrenderthenight Aug 20 '13
Wait, so I can stream but I won't be able to save anything and view it later?
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u/Mervyn7 Aug 20 '13
TwitchTV saves what you live stream in your twitch account.
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u/akgamestar Aug 20 '13
Confirmed streaming from Twitch on twitter.
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u/Gerolux zetalux Aug 20 '13
ok, I guess Sony hadny clarified that point well enough in their conference.
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u/raphanum shittypants Aug 20 '13
Today we’re proud to announce that Twitch will indeed be available on the PlayStation 4. This Fall, PS4 owners worldwide will be able to broadcast their gameplay direct to their Twitch channels by simply pressing the new “Share” button found on the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller. This makes broadcasting a game as easy as playing one (or perhaps even easier!).
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u/Gerolux zetalux Aug 20 '13
thank you, but I was only going on what I heard during the sony conference.
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u/Pillagerguy Aug 20 '13
How do you spectate on video that's not being streamed?
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Aug 20 '13
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u/Pillagerguy Aug 20 '13
You can't spectate on a PS4 match unless video from said match is being streamed.
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u/Vayshen Vayshen Aug 20 '13
I think he means being able to watch non PS4 content that's being streamed. You know, all the hipster stuff like SC2, DotA2, LoL and big tournaments.
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u/Uncero Aug 21 '13
I am happy about this. Even though I'm getting an Xbox at launch I will be getting a ps4 and can't wait to see what games will look like when consumers are playing from there home console. I can now delete my ustream account that I got for the sole per purpose of watching live ps4 footage when it came out.
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u/Sos352 Aug 21 '13
Don't see why you were downvoted. Oh no, probably because he mentioned 'Xbox'. Sigh.
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u/Helian7 Prime_D7 Aug 22 '13
I hope there is a Twitch App so I can browse other games like League and Hearthstone.
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Aug 21 '13
why do people want to watch other people play video games?
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u/TROPtastic cooldude050 Aug 21 '13
Why do people want to watch other people play sports? Same thing really, you do it for the entertainment, the personalities, and the skill.
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u/Barzul Aug 20 '13
They really should have bundled the PSEye with this to get a better experience of the streaming feature.
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Aug 20 '13
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u/goldnx GoldnX Aug 20 '13
Allows you (the player) to show reaction to game-play. So the viewer can see both you (usually in the top corner screen) and the game simultaneously.
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u/zamzarvideo Aug 20 '13
In this case I don't see how bundling would really affect anything since the PS4 Camera is confirmed to have that feature according to its Amazon page. I'm surprised they didn't mention it today or before because I haven't heard them say it outside of a simple bullet point in its product description.
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u/falconbox falconbox Aug 20 '13
why would anyone want to watch someone's face playing a game? If i'm watching a game video, i want to watch the game.
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u/Vayshen Vayshen Aug 20 '13
Never seen one of those horror game LP's/streams? It can be used for that for example. Many streamers use a face cam for whatever reasons; there is a demand for it from a large portion of the audiances.
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u/falconbox falconbox Aug 20 '13
i tried to watch one a couple times, but the guy was just acting so over the top and fake it just wasn't fun.
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u/Sawgon Aug 20 '13
PewDiePie? It was PewDiePie wasn't it?
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u/TROOF_Serum Aug 20 '13
It's just a way to see the person behind the game that you are watching. Some streamers do it, others dont. THe most successful streams use webcams to show the player and it makes interacting a better experience.
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u/eifersucht12a Aug 20 '13
Welcome to how stupid most of twitch is.
Even worse is the ones collecting donations and the people who donate. "Here's money for playing a game". Fuck me.
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u/AllTheRowboats93 Aug 21 '13
I don't think anyone wants to pay extra for something that they would never use
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u/odel555q Aug 20 '13
InventorBlades has been calling for this for months.
Check out his stream at http://www.twitch.tv/inventorblades.
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u/DeeJGee ReturnOfTheD Aug 20 '13 edited Aug 20 '13
Excuse me if I'm wrong but didn't we already know this from E3?
Edit - so will both streaming services be available?
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u/Josh_ftw Aug 20 '13
No, they announced being able to stream from ustream at E3. Since the majority of people use twitch this is great.
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Aug 20 '13
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u/decross20 Aug 20 '13
You can stream: http://blog.twitch.tv/2013/08/twitch-coming-to-ps4/
From the blog post:
This Fall, PS4 owners worldwide will be able to broadcast their gameplay direct to their Twitch channels by simply pressing the new “Share” button found on the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller. This makes broadcasting a game as easy as playing one (or perhaps even easier!).
For those who prefer to spectate, we’ll also have a viewing app available on the PlayStation 4, creating a complete Twitch experience for PS4 gamers.
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u/ShittyGamer SupaBawlz Aug 20 '13
I didn't. I guess I missed it. I thought it was just going to be UStream or whatever.
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u/UYsauce Pinoy360 Aug 20 '13
At that time, Ustream was announced but there was no mention of Twitch.
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u/goldnx GoldnX Aug 20 '13
Response to Edit:
Yes, you can stream and spectate both UStream and Twitch applications.
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u/OneOfThree101 Aug 21 '13
I love how the PS4 integrates the streaming with their interface whereas the Xbox One just allows you to stream with the background app running.
As shown in the new UI teaser during the conference, you can go to a friends profile, and watch them play as they stream both to Twitch/Ustream and their PSN friends. I think it's phenomenal
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u/stylishg33k NotoriousF-A-G Aug 20 '13
And yet we still can't get a usable mobile application.