There's an easy way to make messages and graphics pop up on your stream as your community gets involved. We walk you step-by-step through the process of adding alerts and custom overlays.

The 5.0 firmware update on Sony's console promises new social features, faster Twitch streaming, and better notifications. Only the latter sounds useful.

The PlayStation 4 system software update 5.0 beta is rolling out today, and Sony has provided information on what's included. Beta applications for PS4 firmware 5.0 were taken in July, and just last ...

The top-of-the-line streaming settings will only be available to Twitch streamers playing from a PS4 Pro, so it seems likely that the Pro’s more powerful hardware has prompted Sony to allow ...

Firmware update 5.0 will also come with support for high-definition streaming via Twitch. Updated PS4 Pro consoles will have the capacity to broadcast content at 1080p resolution at 60fps.

While Sony hasn't given us details on PS4 update 5.0 yet, patch notes say it will let PS4 Pro owners stream on Twitch at 1080p and 60 frames-per-second.

You can stream from your PS4 to Twitch or YouTube by linking your accounts and pressing the Share button.

If you’ve not got a PS4, then you can naturally watch through Twitch, but PLYSTN – designed by TSA co-founder Alex – offers a great way to view purely PlayStation streams from a PC.

Twitch broadcasting came to the PlayStation 4 first, but it’s coming to the Xbox One better, at least for now. While Sony declined to comment for this article, Twitch’s vice president of ...