I created a guide on how to create custom touch control layouts: https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/wiki/How-to-create-custom-touch-control-layout

It may looks difficult at first but actually it’s kinda easy (and fun) . Give it a try.

Thanks.

Version 3.2.3 with small changes & bug fixes is now available: https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/releases/tag/v3.2.3

🏀 NBA 2K24 supports local co-op!

Not supported: SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated

People keep asking me to implement the anti-AFK feature so they could AFK farming in Fortnite.

This feature will never be implemented. It is one of the reasons why the queue is so long in some regions.

🤖 I’m developing an Android app for Better xCloud

What does it include?
- Still free and open-sourced
- Same code base as the web version (has all the features)
- Easier to install, especially on Android TV
- Smaller, full package is only around 10MB
- Hopefully it has better performance + battery life
- Better device vibration support

A public test version will be available this weekend.

I have a test version at the moment and it works great on my phone + tablet.
Sad news: tested on Chromecast Google TV and the performance is still terrible.

The battery life looks promising in the Better xCloud Android app.

Only 13% for 60m (1% per ~4.5m) on my Lenovo Y700 2022 (60Hz). When I play on Kiwi/Edge it's almost 1% every 3m (or even less)

The test version coming this weekend.

Some more info about the Android app (test version available this weekend)

- It’s a mini browser (WebView) that displays the xCloud website.
- Should support all Better xCloud features, including: local co-op, custom touch controls….
- Virtually the same as the web version with the addition of the toolbar (refresh, settings…). Of course this toolbar will be hidden while playing.
- Will have ability to add custom userscript.

Support Better xCloud development: https://ko-fi.com/redphx

More Android app news:
- Targets all Android 8.0+ devices.
- Can be used on Android TV but still need a mouse to interact with the UI (for now).
- The "Update Better xCloud script" is finished. You can use this feature to update the script without having to install a new app version.
- The last feature I want to add to the test version is "Check for Update" and "Download update". I don't plan to release this app on any app store because I hate to deal with their bs rules.
- The app will still be free and open-source. No ads, no tracking.
- There will be many beta versions. Once I satisfy with the state of the app I'll release version 1.0 and publish the source code. The code is messy at the moment and I want to reorganize/clean it up first.
- I hope I can get the first test version out on Sunday. Will announce the exact time later.

Another feature of Android app: it can limit the screen's refresh rate to 60Hz while using the app.
Since games on xCloud have maximum 60 FPS there is no point playing in higher refresh rate.
This will improve performance + battery life, especially when playing with touch control.

Feeling cute. About to share the first Android test version in a few hours.