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How to Capture a GTA VI PS5 Session in OBS
If you use a supported PC or Mac for PS Remote Play, OBS can capture the receiving app on compatible systems. The PS5 runs GTA VI; OBS records or broadcasts the app output.
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Choose between app capture and HDMI capture
App capture uses a supported computer to receive the PS5 session and OBS to capture that computer's app window or screen. An HDMI capture card is a separate signal path from the console to the computer and may require extra hardware and setup.
OBS lists Window Capture on Windows and a macOS Screen Capture source on macOS 13 and later. Its capture options differ by operating system and version, so follow the current OBS source guide for the machine you use.
Set up the OBS source and audio
Install PS Remote Play from Sony and OBS from the official OBS site. Open the PS5 session first, add the capture source supported by your OS, and confirm that the preview shows only the intended app or display.
Check OBS audio meters and choose the correct desktop or application audio source. A visible picture with no audio is a source-routing issue; test a short local recording before a public broadcast.
Plan for network and computer load
The PS5 stream and a live broadcast both use network capacity. Connect the console by Ethernet when possible, leave upload headroom, close unnecessary apps, and select OBS output settings that your computer and connection can sustain.
OBS settings cannot guarantee the game or incoming stream's frame rate. Respect Rockstar, PlayStation, and the destination platform's current rules for recording and broadcasting gameplay.
Setup checklist
- Confirm the computer supports Remote Play
Check Sony's current PC or Mac requirements and install the official app on a supported system.
- Install OBS and open the session
Use the official OBS download, connect to the PS5, and choose a capture source documented for your operating system.
- Check picture and sound
Review the OBS preview and audio meters, then adjust the correct capture or desktop-audio source if either is missing.
- Record a short private sample
Review a local recording for sound, image stability, and system load before starting a public broadcast.
Common questions
Can OBS capture a PS5 session without a capture card?
OBS can capture a supported app window or display on compatible computers. In this route, the PS5 streams to a supported computer and OBS captures that output.
Which source should I use on a Mac?
OBS currently recommends its macOS Screen Capture source on macOS 13 and later. Follow the OBS source guide for your exact OS version.
Does OBS guarantee 60 FPS?
No. The output depends on the game, incoming stream, capture method, encoder, computer, network, and broadcast destination.