Newbie streamer that needs opinions.

So I’ve started streaming about a month or 2 ago and have really been enjoying it. The thing I haven’t been enjoying is the quality of my stream.

So my setup is Xbox - Windows 10 Xbox app - OBS - Twitch.

I’ve got a 100/100 line so the internet is not my problem.

When I stream to my pc I have it set to the highest quality and then I’ve been playing with bitrates but I can’t seem to get the output crisp, it’s fine to watch but is also blurry and soft.

I output at 1080p and downscale to 720p

See example of a past broadcast-

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/210022374?t=397s (not sure if this is allowed but I will take it down if it isn’t.)

Also I’ve noticed that there are slight skips in the broadcast.

So my questions are -

1 - Would a capture card work better to get the quality up or is there obs settings I’m missing that’s making it so average.

If so what is a good capture card to get fo streaming from an Xbox through to pc. (Money isn’t a problem as I am a full time designer so I can save up for these toys that I want).

2- Bitrates (OBS settings) - I go from about 2000-3000 - but in all honesty I have no idea what they do. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

3 - Does anyone have some other general setup tips that you can see that I am missing here.

Pretty much just want to make it a good experience for any viewers that pop by.

Merry Christmas guys.

Have a good one.

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