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EnglishWhat Visual Quality Improvements Does Better xCloud Offer?
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Better xCloud improves Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) visuals in three main ways: it can enable 1080p resolution on all devices (where supported), apply a high-quality codec profile to the stream, and use Clarity boost — a set of methods that make the picture look clearer and sharper. These features target the xbox.com/play website and are described as free and open-source, with no ads or tracking beyond the xCloud site's own trackers (which can be disabled).
The three visual quality features
1080p resolution on all devices
Better xCloud enables 1080p resolution across devices, provided the device supports it. The project also notes that, despite its name, it supports Remote Play on the xbox.com/play website at 1080p, including streaming Xbox 360 games.
High-quality codec profile
Alongside resolution, Better xCloud can enable a high-quality codec profile on all devices (if supported). This affects how the stream is encoded and decoded, which is the other half of perceived image quality beyond raw pixel count.
Clarity boost
Clarity boost uses multiple methods to improve the visual quality of the stream so it looks clearer and sharper. The site describes it as a distinct feature with its own "How to use" instructions rather than a single toggle with one fixed effect.
What this means in practice
| Feature | What it changes | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p resolution | Output resolution of the stream | Device must support it |
| High-quality codec profile | Encoding/decoding quality | Device must support it |
| Clarity boost | Perceived sharpness and clarity | Applied via multiple methods |
The recurring "if supported" caveat matters: these are capability-dependent settings, so the same account can get different results on a phone, a desktop browser, or a TV.
Where these features live
The site organizes these under Features → Global settings and Stream settings, alongside related stream controls like stream stats and screenshot capture. If you're troubleshooting, the project also maintains a Troubleshooting / FAQ section and device-specific guides (Android WebView tweaks, Nvidia SHIELD TV).
A reasonable way to approach it
- Confirm your client — Windows/macOS/Linux/SteamOS via Chrome or Edge, Android/Android TV/Meta Quest via the Android app or Edge, macOS/iOS/iPadOS via Safari, or LG TV via webOS 22+.
- Enable 1080p and the high-quality codec profile, then check whether your device actually reports the higher resolution.
- Turn on Clarity boost and compare against the same scene with it off.
- If the stream looks worse or stutters, revert one setting at a time — the site's troubleshooting section covers common issues.
One caveat from the source: the project states it never sends your Xbox account or token to another website, and that xCloud developers have said they "don't ban people for using a third party client or extension" — while still advising you use it at your own risk.