New xCloud feature: context menu for games in the Jump back in section has been added.

- Desktop: click on the … button when hovering on the game card
- Mobile: press and hold the game card

Previously it was impossible to view info of any game in the Jump back in section.

✨ New on xCloud: Chants of Sennaar

I also created a custom touch layout for the game.

The native Mouse & Keyboard feature is being rolled out for everyone (not a Preview feature anymore): https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/15/xbox-may-update-2024/

I want to give a shoutout to all the translators who helped translate Better xCloud to other languages 🙏 Your work is also very important for bringing this project to more people.

If you contributed to the translations but I missed your name, please tell me: https://better-xcloud.github.io/translators/

Thanks again.

👀 In the next episode of the Android app

- No more top bar.
- Add pull-to-refresh feature.
- The “App settings” & “Create shortcut” buttons are now at the bottom right of the screen. They are only visible when you are at the beginning of the page.
- Add an option to disable Better xCloud script when using the app (custom userscript still works).

✨ New on xCloud: Immortals of Aveum™

👨‍🔬 Beta testers needed

There are beta versions for both script and Android app

# How to install
- Browser: install this version https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/raw/typescript/dist/better-xcloud.user.js
- Android app: install the attached file, then open App settings > Better xCloud version > Beta

# Changes
- Script:
* New option to disable the native MKB feature
* New design for the global settings, make it easier to interact without using mouse or touch screen
* Update translations

- Android app:
* No more top bar
* Add pull-to-refresh feature
* The “App settings” & “Create shortcut” buttons are now at the bottom right of the screen. They are only visible when you are at the beginning of the page.
* Add an option to disable Better xCloud script when using the app (custom userscript still works)

Thanks!

👨‍🔬 Beta testers needed

There are beta versions for both script and Android app

# How to install
- Browser: install this version https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/raw/typescript/dist/better-xcloud.user.js
- Android app: install the attached file, then open App settings > Better xCloud version > Beta > Update script

# Changes
(read previous post for other changes)

- Script:
* Fix the "disable native MKB feature" option not working in some cases
* Improve responsiveness of the emulated mouse
* Other minor fixes

- App:
* Fix not disabling Pull-to-refresh & Settings button in Remote Play
* Name and icon of newly created shortcut will have the same locale as your xCloud website's setting.
* Other minor fixes

Thanks!

🚀 New releases

- Script 4.4.0: https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/releases/tag/v4.4.0
- Android app 0.13.0: https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud-android/releases/tag/a0.13.0

✨ A lot of new features and changes ✨
If you’re using the “Beta” version of the script in Android, make sure to switch it back to “Stable”.

Thanks everyone for testing the beta versions.

☕️ Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/redphx

A small reminder: I will still design the app with Android TV in mind, but don't expect to be able to interact with the UI only using gamepad/remote.

You'll still need a bluetooth mouse or an air mouse.

Question: does your controller have a screenshot button that takes screenshot of the entire screen on Android? Which one is that?

If you’re using the official Xbox Series controller, what happen when you press the Share/Screenshot button on Android?

I’m thinking about mapping this button to the screenshot feature in Better xCloud app (won’t work with browser)

Photo: Gamesir X4 controller

✨ New on xCloud: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

👨‍🔬 Beta testers needed

# How to install
- Browser: install this version https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/raw/typescript/dist/better-xcloud.user.js
- Android app: open App settings > Better xCloud version > Beta > Update script

# New feature
- Map the Share/Screenshot button on the Xbox Series controller with the capturing screenshot feature. It may also work with other controllers (but not GameSir controllers).

Thanks!

The next version of the script will reduce the file size dramatically (save around 70KB). How?
It no longer includes every translations inside the script. It only downloads extra language if you use it. Smaller size = faster performance.

👨‍🔬 Beta testers needed

# How to install
- Browser: install this version https://github.com/redphx/better-xcloud/raw/typescript/dist/better-xcloud.user.js
- Android app: open App settings > Better xCloud version > Beta > Update script

# Changes
As the previous post stated, this version has a smaller size (283KB vs 360KB) thanks to the move of non-English translations to external files.

You can test by switching between languages and see if anything breaks.

The page will load faster now, especially when you only use English.

Another advantages:
- Translations can be updated without having to update the script
- Adding new languages/translations won't increase the file size (significantly)

Thanks!

👀 Sneak peek

The controller shortcuts feature will return in the next version, and it’s even better.

- You’ll be able to set different shortcuts for different controllers.
- The Xbox/Home button is fixed, you can’t change that.

Keyboard shortcuts will come late late late later.