Pokémon Pokopia is available on Nintendo Switch™ 2, and we've got you covered on how to record or stream it. Whether you want to go live on Twitch, capture footage for YouTube, or customize your setup with overlays and icon packs, this guide shows you how.
What you need
Before you start recording or streaming, here's everything you'll need for your setup.
- Pokémon Pokopia
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Capture card (such as Elgato 4K S, 4K X, or 4K Pro)
- Two HDMI cables
- A computer with Elgato Studio, OBS Studio, or an iPad with Elgato Capture app
Note: Nintendo Switch 2 must be docked to connect to a capture card. Handheld mode does not output video over HDMI.
Recording and streaming from a console
How to set up your capture card
- Connect one HDMI cable from the console to the HDMI In on your capture card.
- Connect another HDMI cable from the HDMI Out on the capture card to your TV or monitor.
- Connect your capture card to your computer using the included USB cable (for 4K X, HD60 X, or Game Capture Neo). If you're using 4K Pro, install it in a PCIe slot.
- Finally, power on your console.
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Launch your software
To start recording right away, open Elgato Studio. It detects your capture card and resolution automatically .
If you’re streaming, open OBS Studio, Meld Studio, or similar. Add your capture card as a Video Capture Device before going live.
Set resolution, frame rate, and audio
In Elgato Studio
- Automatically detects resolution and frame rate. Supports passthrough up to 4K60 HDR, with recordings saved in SDR.
In OBS Studio or other streaming software
- Go to Settings > Video and match your output resolution (e.g., 3840x2160).
- Set FPS to 60.
- In your capture card’s Source Properties, set it to Custom and match your resolution and frame rate.
- If HDR looks off, turn HDR off in Switch 2 settings or adjust tone mapping in OBS.
Start recording or streaming
Click Record in Elgato Studio, or Start Streaming in OBS Studio. From here, you can watch your preview, switch scenes, and adjust audio as needed.
If you want to double-check settings for your platform, here are the official guides:
Customize your setup
If you want to theme your Stream Deck layout or OBS scenes around Pokémon Pokopia, these icon packs and overlays are a good place to start. Each is available on Elgato Marketplace and easy to install.
Icon packs
PokeTypes brings Pokémon type aesthetics directly to your Stream Deck. This pack includes 400+ water-type inspired icons, animated and covering categories like social media, Discord, UI controls, and more.
It's a natural fit for Pokémon streams, with icons that are easy to recognize at a glance across all Stream Deck models.
Pixel Art 1-Bit Black Theme Premium
A collection of 1,300+ handcrafted pixel art icons in a clean black-and-white theme. Covers a wide range of categories including gaming, apps, UI controls, and more, all built on a precise pixel grid for sharp readability on Stream Deck keys.
Works well if you prefer a minimal, high-contrast layout that still fits the retro gaming aesthetic of Pokémon.
Pixel Art 1-Bit Pink Theme Premium
The same 1,300+ icon set in a pink colorway. It pairs naturally with lighter stream aesthetics and works across the same range of categories: gaming, apps, UI, and more.
A good option if you want a retro pixel layout with a softer color palette.
To learn more about customizing Stream Deck with icons or icon packs, check out our guide here.
Overlays
Crimson Legend is a Koraidon-inspired OBS scene collection with animated starting, BRB, and ending screens, a webcam overlay, modular stream label slots, and a stinger transition. It's built for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet streams, but the bold red and orange palette works well for Pokémon Pokopia too.
Blaze is built around fire-type Pokémon energy: vibrant, warm-toned, and easy to build around. The package includes animated starting, BRB, intermission, and ending screens, a 16:9 webcam frame, and a stinger transition. Installs in one click via Marketplace Connect for OBS.
Cyberpixel blends retro pixel art with neon synthwave aesthetics and a strong match for Pokémon or any retro-style game stream. It includes four animated screens, a webcam overlay in multiple aspect ratios, modular stream label slots, and a stinger transition. Also supports Marketplace Connect for quick OBS setup.
With Marketplace Connect, you can install overlays and OBS scenes in minutes with no manual setup required.
More options on Elgato Marketplace
You can also browse more overlays and icon packs on Elgato Marketplace to match the look and feel of your stream.
Looking for a capture card?
If you need a capture card for your console setup, you can explore options like 4K X, 4K S, and 4K Pro on our website. They all support high-quality capture for Pokémon Pokopia.
You can also use our Capture Card Selector to find the best option for your setup.
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