YouTube gaming livestreams now support 60fps

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YouTube has launched 60fps support for its livestreaming service.

Having launched 60fps playback some time ago, YouTube has now upgraded its streaming technology to support 60fps livestreams.

The new system transcodes streams into 720p60 and 1080p60. You will need a browser that supports HTML 5 to be able to watch said streams. The HTML 5 player now also supports rewinding and variable speed playback at 1.5x and 2x.

Both Elgato and XSplit have released updated versions of their capture tools to support the new feature.

The program is currently in preview period and the creator blog post did not say when it will fully launch.

Posted: May 22, 2015 10:59 pm
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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2015/05/22/youtube-gaming-livestreams-now-support-60fps/

Comments

DisapprovePosted: Sat. Jun 20, 2015

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Sanctyy Funny that YouTube gets 60FPS before consoles. I don't think the 60FPS will make a huge difference for the majority of livestreams tbh. Maybe PC gameplay livestreams but that's about it really.

Agreed, seems a pretty pointless implementation to me.

Exactly so it actually is really pointless

DisapprovePosted: Sat. Jun 20, 2015

No one even streams to youtube lol

PryzelPosted: Thu. Jun 11, 2015

Sanctyy Funny that YouTube gets 60FPS before consoles. I don't think the 60FPS will make a huge difference for the majority of livestreams tbh. Maybe PC gameplay livestreams but that's about it really.

Agreed, seems a pretty pointless implementation to me.

21Posted: Fri. Jun 05, 2015

Funny that YouTube gets 60FPS before consoles. I don't think the 60FPS will make a huge difference for the majority of livestreams tbh. Maybe PC gameplay livestreams but that's about it really.

LukeGPosted: Thu. Jun 04, 2015

im very happy about this because its a lot faster and clear streams

MajPosted: Tue. Jun 02, 2015

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Arzua This is cool but no one ever streams on YT.

Steam > YouTube. Its simple

*Twitch, Dno why I said steam hahaha

MajPosted: Tue. Jun 02, 2015

Arzua This is cool but no one ever streams on YT.

Steam > YouTube. Its simple

ArzuaPosted: Mon. Jun 01, 2015

This is cool but no one ever streams on YT.

GeekwadPosted: Sun. May 31, 2015

Maybe with the added features, people might switch back over to YouTube.