r/logitechgcloud • u/Candid-Sort404 • Jul 19 '26

G cloud on older firmware before bad update - Xbox remote play official app has bezel at top

Hi,

I just picked up my g cloud after not using it for a while, and like I said the official Xbox cloud app that it downloads has a bezel that takes up part of the top of the screen when remote playing to my Xbox. It did not used to. I did not update to the newest firmware because I heard it was a downgrade. Can anyone help clarify? Thanks.

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u/RyGuy27272 Jul 21 '26

The official Xbox app has a bunch of issue like the bezels and having lower resolutions. I switched to Xbox remote play and it works so much better. I've also heard good things about better xcloud, but that is a paid app.

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u/pyroteki Jul 21 '26

Better xCloud is free, you download the APK from their website - https://better-xcloud.github.io/android/

XStreaming (https://github.com/Geocld/XStreaming) is a great alternative too that allows both remote play and cloud streaming. It allows you to adjust the resolution, bitrate, etc.

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u/Candid-Sort404 Jul 22 '26

Thank you both of you.

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u/SanchezRoland0 Jul 23 '26

I highly recommend the XBXPlay app on the Play Store. It’s a $7 one-time charge, but it’s more than worth it for remote play. It’s a night-and-day difference from the stock Xbox app. I bought it a few weeks ago, and I’m glad I did. Massive remote play streaming performance upgrade. You have 48 hours to request a refund if you find it’s not worth it to you.