CREATOR ACADEMY // STARTER GUIDE
Choose your path, build your setup, and go live with confidence.
CONSOLE
PS5 / Xbox / Switch → TV or monitor ($150–$300) → laptop ($600–$1,000) → capture card ($100–$180) → Chat Link cable ($20–$30, as needed).
PC
Gaming computer → Tv or monitor ($150–$300) → gaming or streaming PC ($800–$1,500). A solid single-PC setup can carry both gameplay and your broadcast.
BOTH PATHS REJOIN HERE
01 // STREAMING SOFTWARE — Choose OBS Studio (free) or Streamlabs Desktop (free / paid options).
02 // MICROPHONE — $50–$100
03 // HEADSET — $40–$100
04 // WEBCAM — $50–$150 (optional)
05 // LIGHTING — $30–$100 (optional)
06 // HIGH-SPEED INTERNET — approximately $50–$100 per month
07 // STREAM GRAPHICS — overlays, alerts, and scenes — $0–$100+
08 // SOUNDBOARD — $100–$250 average (optional)
Your setup is ready for the channel that fits your game.
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