Xbox One Twitch streaming demoed by Major Nelson, streams at 720p

XMNR: The Xbox One Twitch streaming app is set to debut ahead of the Titanfall launch next week and Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb showed off a demo Monday night with a few rounds of Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare.

The Twitch app will be launched as part of the Xbox One spring update ahead of the Titanfall launch on Tuesday, March 11. Exact details of when the update will be rolled out has not been announced yet. However, Hyrb was able to confirm a number of details for the app and a stream analyzer reveals that the game runs at 1280x720, 30fps and approximately 2.5 mbps. For comparison, the PS4 Twitch app streams at 960x540, 30 fps and approximately 1.7mbps.

[PoSTedUP]

well then its perfect for watching X1 games.. cool that X1 is getting twitch.

[FordGTGuy]

When is Killzones 960x1080 stream going up? (barely above 720p in pixel count)

Oh look snarky comments are so easy to make....

I guess you'll just have to deal with your 540p streams on PS4.

[PoSTedUP]

i guess when MS patches in a downscaler. hehe yeah, they are. but isnt it more convenient for MS and viewers to have it at 720p? i bet thats why they chose it. why spend the xtra power, imo.

[PoSTedUP]

lol @ your edits: "(barely above 720p in pixel count)"
"i guess youll have to deal with your 540p streams on the ps4"

lol, look at you with your panties all in a bunch. i know the ps4 twitch rez, you brought up the ps4, not me. 720 is just about perfect for X1, 540 is far too shotty for ps4.

[Dusdg]

and you are trying to be clever with your trolling PoSTedUP. its really funny that sony has dedicated hardware for streaming and it cannot keep up with the xbox one.

[badz149]

Xbox fanboys must be really happy now that they can finally Twitch streaming and best of all, at their games' native resolution too! CoDG, BF4, DR3 etc. would Look amazing on 720p!

[PoSTedUP]

@das: i know its ironic right? im sure theyll both be updated. i wonder if its because the ps4 is always recording your gameplay (if it comes from the same processor). it only makes sense to be 720p imo, its a smart move. and yeah wow, chalk one up for MS im glad to see them on the board finally.

[TheGreatAndPowerful]

And it still look kind of crappy...dat bitrate tho.

[GamingNerd013]

Yo just shut up k really ur trolls r just stupid. But I'm glad X1 fans can Finally stream videos to twitch and that it's 720P. Also I believe that sony might patch the ps4 videos and streaming to 720P or if lucky higher resolution later in future.

[Gazondaily]

Can you guys just stop it? Seriously?

Anyway, 720p streaming is great news and kind of makes up for the delay :) Let's hope it actually works well but other than that, I'm super excited now!

[Docknoss]

Fordgtguy that was funny

[garos82]

@fordguy
oh the horrors of watching games other people are playing being less than 1080p. I should pay 100$ extra and buy a console to watch twitch videos at a slightly higher pixel count.
Sorry just a snarky remark back just cause you asked for it.

Your terrible trolling aside

OT: that's great start to twitch from Microsofts side. These consoles have barely been out for more than 4 months, they both still got a long time to mature and optimise. I expect them both to get better and better further down the line

[SilentNegotiator]

KZ:SF single player is still 1080p.

[Naga]

-.-

I see what you did there. We've got resolution jokes, apparently.

[Hatsune-Miku]

Why would people disagree. Id love 720p twitch stream on ps4 and im hoping sony makes it possible

[FordGTGuy]

His comment is a snarky gesture that a few XOne games are native 720p.

Nevermind the fact that we just found out Killzone's multiplayer is barely above 720p and actually under the Titanfall beta's 792p.

[MorePowerOfGreen]

@Ford. His comments were bitter over XB1 doing something better. I agree that he used launch games with broken SDK's as an excuse to so damage control.

[PoSTedUP]

yeah, im bitter. a ps4 launch games MP rez isnt 1080.. /s.

im loving the agrivated defense mode btw, keep it up MS needs you.

[Kingthrash360]

to add to tf 792p...umm look at kz, now look at tf...ask youself. why isnt this game 1080p. its not pushing the graphical awsome button like kz is. i'm not defending kz720p mp at all but to say tf beta 792 was better than kz 720 is like saying resogun bested ryse because its 1080p to ryse's 900...no?

[sgtGanGreen]

PS4 twitch stream is not 720p??? I didn't know that

[rdgneoz3]

"I agree that he used launch games with broken SDK's as an excuse to so damage control."

So MGS:GZ is a launch title since its 720p as well? I thought it hadn't released yet. Don't blame SDK's for overpriced inferior tech.

[Alan_Shore]

720p would be great for streaming!

Sony your move make it happen please!!!!

[Volkama]

Whether the PS4 or One can broadcast that 720p, I doubt my connection can. I'd struggle to squeeze 2 pixels through my upload bandwidth if I was playing an online game at the same time.

Also, <obligatory resolution fanboy comment>. Fanboys please fill in whatever kind of response upsets you most.

[DeathOfTheFanBoy]

I HAVE 1 BUBBLE AND NOTHING TO LOSE.

ALL YOU FANBOYS, SONY AND MS ALIKE SOUND LIKE 13 YEAR OLD BITCHES.

GET OVER RESOLUTION ALREADY, WHO ACTUALLY GIVES A F*&K!!!

GAMERS PLAY GAMES NOT PIXEL COUNTS FFS.

Now... sorry for that but it's embarrassing coming on this site at times.

I have the twitch update on my dash preview, it's really cool, looking forward to getting it's full use once the update rolls out for everyone.

[malokevi]

IMO, they should all chow down on a chocolate squirrel.

Looking forward to hooking in to some XB1 streams! going to look really nice.

[D3ATH_DRIV3R_777]

@DeathOfTheFanBoy

I don't think they're listening to you. :\

[gamer7804]

actually they are upscaled from their native , so they still have to be downscaled, just like the ps4 is for twitch. Lets try to be at least a little productive with our comments.

[BX81]

@ posted /ford. Both of you shut up already.

[PoSTedUP]

yes mam'... -_-

[BX81]

I'm a widow. Wink wink

[2cents]

hahaha... some funny posts above.

Great news for twitch fans.

Nice to see a true custom twitch app that has bespoke features for the xbox one.

No complaints here, good job MS, now where is the BBC iPlayer app hmmmm?

[rafaman]

Didn't know play 4 twitch was so lame

[Back-to-Back]

Streams at 720p.........how fitting for the xbone.

[tordavis]

Idiots. The reason why the stream is in 720p is because of the archiving. Archiving takes a lot of space so they limited the stream to keep the file sizes small.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

720p stream will make it super clear.

Can't wait for Titanfall and all the updates this week and next.

[Riderz1337]

1080P will make it super clear...

720P will suffice...for now.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Riderz No 1080p will make it crystal clear. I said super clear on purpose.

I'm pretty sure 720p is probably the best res we'll have for a while in these streams.

[nerdman67]

yeah, because the ps4's 960x540 Twitch streaming is so clear

[Studio-YaMi]

@nerdman67
actually it sucks,wish Sony does something about it,at this age of media sharing,you'd think they would allow streaming in HD,what a bummer.

[KingDadXVI]

The 720p stream does look great. I watched a few minutes of it and it was very smooth and clear. When you are watching it on Twitch you have to set the view settings to Source for the best picture. Setting it on High will actually make the stream look noticeably pixelated.

Great work MS.

@Riderz 1080p would be even better for sure. The Kinect camera is 1080p at 30fps but they currently have streaming and capture for uploading restricted to 720p.

[TheOmniGamer]

Sweet as, can't wait to start streaming on XB1, Sony need to fix their stream, the quality is horrible.

[porkChop]

The reason the quality is horrible is because it defaults to low quality, and the system doesn't tell you how you can change it. I only found out by accident when I was looking around the share menu. When you set your stream quality to "Best" it looks great, really clear.

[urwifeminder]

Still wont use it I am in the beta its great for people that want the service I would rather play than watch , the avatar editor needs some work but its great all my 360 gear is there.

[JonnyBigBoss]

Remember, next time your friend hits you up and yours trying to explain the awesomeness of the game you're playing, you can just invite him or her to watch.

Its a great feature.

[urwifeminder]

Will tell them google it , just one thing I will not use this gen not saying its bad just UI fluff for me but I am sure its great.

[TheWackyMan]

ugh not 1080p 60fps???? PS4 ftw!

(can you smell the massive sarcasm?)

[donscrillinger]

Oh no you didn't say the Da X'1 streams on twich @ an higher resolution than the PS4 ....oh snap the Sony nutthuggerz are about to commit suicide please be almared Lmfao .But this is great News indeed seems like DaBox just keeps getting better

[B-radical]

Feck yes

[Qwagy UK]

Constantly playing catch up! and this will continue though out the life cycle of the xbone, come on Microsoft get your A55 in Gear!

[KillerByte23]

PS4 twitch runs 960x540, 30 fps ~1.7 Mbps for anyone wondering

Xbox One however runs at 1280x720 - 30 fps ~2.6 Mbps
http://r-1.ch/analyzer/resu...

[5eriously]

And suddenly resolution matters again, Bwahahahahahahaha!

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AND EXCELLENT JOKE IF IT WAS NOT SO BLOODY SAD!

Now lets wait and see how many complain about the bad and choppy streaming because of their own bad internet services.

[infectedaztec]

This is a grand resolution. In fact its better than grand. The reason the xbox twitch is a higher res than the PS4 twitch is likely because MS are better for software and online services. Sony can't compete with their online, no matter how many free games they distract you with or how many fanboys scream otherwise.

An old friend works with Oracle, heavy weights in online services. He always said their only rival is Microsoft, never even mentioned Sony as even a small competitor.

One is a hardware company and one is a software company. Each have their own strenghts.

[ShwankyShpanky]

Your Oracle friend doesn't mention Sony when discussing enterprise network services? Shocking.

Almost as shocking as my friend who works at Samsung who says MS isn't even considered a "small competitor" in the flat panel TV market.

[Chris12]

This is an article about MN demonstrating Twitch and its been completely smashed and trolled by Sony supporters. Well done guys, you give gamers a great name /s

[jimbobbeers]

Dear oh dear, the comments in here stink of jealousy.

"Wahhhhh, they get 720p and we don't."

Stop being so childish.

[Sh0ckWav3]

what is the big deal with twitch?

[xDHAV0K24x]

i don't get it *shruggs* but it seems popular on the ps4 and xb1 so far

[Chrisgamerguy]

What's really awesome is you can see the viewers you have and read the comments right on the side

[kewlkat007]

Awesome sauce..

[Mister_G]

It'll be interesting to see how this works, especially if the game you're running is using on-line ray tracing (which would take the lion share of bandwidth).

[ShwankyShpanky]

Mister X, is that you?

[kingPoS]

Hey! isn't 960x540p the same resolution as the Vita & remote play... just saying. It could be for the Vita/TV's befit, who knows? Coincidence?

Gateway MT6706 2008

[Nocando]

Ok, can we have just one Xbox One article without bringing up the other console? Speaking to X1 fans as well. I will be making use of this feature, regardless of resolution (within reason, of course)

[FanboyKilla]

Kingthrash360  +   17h ago
to add to tf 792p...umm look at kz, now look at tf...ask youself. why isnt this game 1080p. its not pushing the graphical awsome button like kz is. i'm not defending kz720p mp at all but to say tf beta 792 was better than kz 720 is like saying resogun bested ryse because its 1080p to ryse's 900...no?
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Wow! Finally the truth. Pressure bust pipes. The funny thing is you knew all along that resolution didnt make or break anything. Hell, in your comment you admit, a higher res doesnt even mean a better looking game. All the while the fanboys and media (because you feed them) are bashing ms for it. Now its uh uh uh ummm ..... Now since the shoe is on the other foot, and you are caught in a pickle,,,,,,the truth comes out to set you free. Run free my lil pony, i never meant you any harm. Run, play,station.