🎮 XBXPlay Android Release
v2.1.0
The new XBXPlay Android v2.1.0 is now available.
This major update delivers a redesigned modern interface, improved Xbox Remote Play quality, advanced video upscaling, external-display support, performance tools, and many refinements for phones, tablets, Android TV devices, and handhelds.
XBXPlay is built to be one of the most feature-rich and stable options for Xbox Remote Play on Android, with a strong focus on low latency, high image quality, flexible controls, and broad device compatibility.
A valid license is required for the standalone APK version and can be purchased here:
https://streamingdv.com/shop-list-xbxplay-ns.html
Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grill.xbxplay
XBXPlay Android v2.1.0
Version 2.1.0 is a major XBXPlay update focused on a completely refreshed experience, improved streaming quality, better device support, and powerful new features for Xbox Remote Play.
Major Highlights
Redesigned Modern UI
- Completely redesigned modern user interface.
- Refined layouts for phones, tablets, foldables, handhelds, and Android TV.
- Improved dashboard, console cards, settings, and onboarding flows.
- Better visual consistency throughout the app.
- Improved navigation with touch controls, mouse input, D-pad navigation, and gamepads.
- Enhanced Android TV experience.
High-Quality Streaming and Video Upscaling
- Improved 1080p HQ streaming support.
- FSR video upscaling for a sharper, clearer image.
- Configurable FSR sharpening.
- Manual bitrate adjustment for fine-grained network tuning.
- Optimized low-latency streaming pipeline.
- Improved image quality on high-resolution displays and external screens.
- Better stream stability and rendering behavior.
Performance Overlay
- New in-stream performance overlay.
- View important live streaming statistics while playing.
- Easier troubleshooting of network, decoding, and rendering performance.
- Useful for optimizing bitrate, resolution, and streaming settings.
Controller and Input Improvements
- Advanced gamepad button mapping.
- Improved controller compatibility for USB-OTG and Bluetooth controllers.
- Customizable touch-based on-screen gamepad layouts.
- Use XBXPlay as a virtual Xbox gamepad.
- Improved controller handling for Android handhelds, phones, tablets, and TV devices.
- Continued support for Xbox 360 backward-compatible games through your Xbox console.
External Display Support
- Stream to supported external displays.
- Better support for Android devices connected to monitors, TVs, and capture-compatible displays.
- Improved display handling for handheld docks and desktop-style Android setups.
- More flexibility for playing on a larger screen without giving up XBXPlay’s low-latency features.
Local Multiplayer Support
- Experimental local multiplayer support.
- Expanded options for playing together through your console.
- Continued improvements to multi-controller and input handling.
Microphone Support
- Microphone input support for compatible streaming scenarios.
Widgets and Quality of Life
- New Android home-screen widget support.
- Quickly access XBXPlay from the Android home screen.
- Improved app launch and console access workflows.
- General UI refinements and usability improvements.
Android TV, Handheld, and Device Support
XBXPlay is designed for a wide range of Android hardware, including:
- Android phones and tablets
- Android TV and Google TV devices
- Amazon Fire TV devices
- Meta Quest headsets
- Odin handhelds
- Retroid Pocket handhelds
- Logitech G Cloud and similar Android gaming devices
- External-display and docked Android setups
Why XBXPlay?
XBXPlay provides an advanced alternative to the official Xbox Remote Play experience with features focused on image quality, control flexibility, and responsiveness:
- 1080p and 1080p HQ streaming support
- FSR video upscaling
- Manual bitrate control
- Customizable touch controls
- Advanced controller mapping
- Xbox 360 backward-compatible game support
- Virtual Xbox gamepad functionality
- External-display support
- Performance monitoring
- Picture-in-Picture support on compatible devices
- Multi-window support on compatible devices
- Optimized low-latency streaming
- Android Home-Screen Widget support
Android Notes
Some functionality depends on your Android version, device hardware, controller, Xbox console configuration, and network conditions.
For the best Remote Play experience:
- Use a wired Ethernet connection for your Xbox when possible.
- Connect your Android device to stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
- Use a reliable internet connection when playing away from home.
- Keep your Xbox console and Android device up to date.
System Requirements
- Android 6.0 or newer
- Minimum 2 GB RAM recommended
- Minimum display resolution of 1024 × 768 recommended
- Xbox One, Xbox One S/X, Xbox Series S, or Xbox Series X
- A stable local network or internet connection for Remote Play
Licensing
The standalone XBXPlay APK requires a valid Android license.
Purchase a license here:
https://streamingdv.com/shop-list-xbxplay-ns.html
The Google Play version is purchased and licensed directly through Google Play. Standalone APK licenses are separate and can be used across your compatible personal Android devices.
Support
If you encounter an issue, please include:
- Android device model
- Android version
- Xbox console model
- Controller model and connection type
- Streaming settings
- Whether you are connecting locally or from away
- A short description of the issue
Send reports to:
streamingdv@outlook.com
Join the community and follow development on the XBXPlay subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/XBXPlay/
Thank you for supporting XBXPlay and helping make Xbox Remote Play on Android more powerful, flexible, and enjoyable.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/streamingdv/XBXPlay-Application-Hosting/commits/v2.1.0
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