OBS settings to stream Ps5 gameplay 1080/1440p

First thing first.
Things you need for this to work.

  1. Ps5
    2.Capture card
    3.Internet connection 20mbps upload speed at least

OBS

Add Sources to capture

  1. Video capture - Capture Device

  2. Audio Capture - Capture Device

  3. Mic capture - USB/Bluetooth Headphone

Now Settings

Video

Base canvas ( Check your capture card) 2560x1440 - - -This is for 1440p

1920x1080 - - - This is for 1080p

Outpur Canvas. 2560x1440

1920x1440

Downscalle filter Resolution match, no downscalling

( match the canvas and output)

Common FPS value. 60

Output

Streaming

Audio Encoder CoreAudio AAC

Video Encoder Apple VT H264 Hardware Encoder

Rescale output Disabled

Encoder setting

Rate control. CBR

Bitrate 8000-12000(I am using 12000kbps)

Keyframe interval 2s

Profile High

Use B frame check/yes

Spatial AQ Enable

Audio

Audio Bitrate 192

Done this is best for streaming on YouTube. Also in stream, check Ignore streaming service setting recommendations.

Now for best Recording setting with not so big file size.

Output

Recording

Recording format - Mpeg4 ( I edit on imovies )

Video encoder. - Apple VT HEVC Hardware `Encoder

Audio Encoder.- CoreAudio AAC

Rescale output - Disable

Encoder setting

Rate control -- CRF

Quality - 60( perfect spot)

profile- Main

Use B Frame- yes

Spatial AQ- Automatic

Enjoy your streaming and recording quality now.

Posted Mar 2, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC

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