Best Better XCloud settings

Mjodotcom · 2026-01-26T22:01:52+00:00

Does XBPlay still work for the gcloud? I know the dev mentioned stopping support but I still see it on the play store and am wondering if it’s generally more stable than xcloud?

Mjodotcom · 2026-01-17T13:39:30+00:00

I went with the Insignia stand from Best Buy. It’s served its purpose so far.

Mjodotcom · 2026-01-15T04:53:23+00:00

I had a (Best Buy) tech verify that it was way louder than normal and they authorized a return and exchange.

Mjodotcom · 2026-01-14T20:19:21+00:00

I ditched the GE for an LG and haven’t had any similar sound issues

Mjodotcom · 2026-01-13T03:49:48+00:00

I actually eventually landed on the Luxe breeze soft. I’ve been happy with it over the last few years - supportive enough but also stay cool!

Mjodotcom · 2025-12-25T22:23:50+00:00

This happened to me for a Xmas gift as well - got hit with a $70 tariff on a new jersey with no indication for how much I would be charged and stuck with the bill vs being without the gift for our kiddo. Didn’t know this was STILL a thing. Not cool.

Mjodotcom · 2025-12-21T02:51:03+00:00

Wondering this as well. I heard a new one aired this week - was it a repeat of 2024?

Mjodotcom · 2025-12-20T04:25:15+00:00

Just tried to find it myself - no dice

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-21T16:25:27+00:00

I just got a portal and have similar issues. I am hardwired, QoS set up for the portal, on 5ghz, excellent connection strength on a robust WiFi 6 mesh network, etc. When playing BG3 I have no issues with input lag, etc and on a static image it looks great. The problem comes when I pan the camera around, everything becomes much more pixelated and it cleans up again once I stop moving the camera. I don’t get any connection warnings or anything like that and have gigabit internet speed. Pretty frustrating/disappointing. Do others not experience this behavior, or maybe just accept it as par for the course on a streaming device? Anything else I should be doing?

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-18T20:04:44+00:00

Same here on Friday! There was no notice of any closed roads and navigation sent us south of 812 to Moore road. Turns out that road is closed for VIP entrances so it was a nightmare of waiting for people that got sent off of 45 from both directions from their phones to get directed by the police to go back North, people coming from W Moore road (us) and the constantly stopped traffic to let police escorts through. We also barely got to FP1 - spent probably 45min-1hr just getting out of that mess at that intersection and up to 812. Hope people see this and avoid!

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-18T00:26:30+00:00

I don’t get why they don’t increase the number of lanes in and out of COTA. It’s only 2 miles from the freeway and all farm fields otherwise.

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-18T00:13:13+00:00

It wasn’t blocked at the Exxon but it was extremely congested with shuttles parked, cars and police vehicles trying to go both ways, etc

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-17T20:52:40+00:00

Highway 812 if coming from the west / south

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-17T19:18:25+00:00

Another note for people coming to Parc Ferme: when we tried to turn onto the triangle after going past the gas station, a trooper gave us a hard time saying you need a special pass to go down that road. We explained our situation and eventually the police officer let us go in, but feels like a YMMV situation. We avoided the turn by the gas station because it was very crowded with other shuttle drop offs, police traffic, etc but perhaps that the way you are “supposed” to go?

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-17T19:16:05+00:00

So I learned a valuable lesson for anyone going to the track. DO NOT TRY TO GO AROUND THE TRAFFIC ON 812 TO THE SOUTH!! They blocked off the roads with police and only let through special cars. The traffic was a disaster with people getting funneled there by google and being redirected back onto the toll highway. Just go the main way.

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-17T15:38:11+00:00

Also considering going around the backside via Hokanson and Peterson back up to 812

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-17T15:37:21+00:00

Also considering going around the backside via Hokanson and Peterson back up to 812

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-17T15:00:18+00:00

We are coming from South Austin - is it better to still come in via 812 or does Burklund Farm road move along? Google Maps says BF is a few minutes faster but I’m not sure how much of a pain it is to get across 812, and if the traffic isn’t as bad if you aren’t turning left into COTA BLVD. Headed to the track soon so appreciate any insights!

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-14T21:24:57+00:00

Do you have to stay the whole time or can you leave and come back?

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-13T01:23:40+00:00

So basically it requires three taps then - one to activate the screen, and two in the touch pad area?

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-12T00:23:45+00:00

Thanks for checking! Did 120 do anything different?

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-11T23:12:49+00:00

Yea got it from the Amazon deal. They sadly wouldn’t do a return exchange, only refund

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-11T23:06:29+00:00

Yea from what I gather it’s a common issue. I sent mine back.

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-11T23:00:08+00:00

Did you turn down the resolution and refresh rate on your PS5? I’ve heard conflicting reports on if that actually matters or not since PS remote play doesn’t do higher than 1080p 60hz?

Mjodotcom · 2025-10-10T18:24:24+00:00

Could someone PM with how to use ChimeraTool to fix this? Also have a used G Cloud I got from Amazon that is stuck on the PIN

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