XCloud4 1.2.1-beta

XCloud4 1.2.1-beta — Public Beta Release Notes

XCloud4 is an independent, native Xbox Cloud Gaming client for PlayStation 4 consoles running GoldHEN, built with the open-source OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain.

Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

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What's New in 1.2.1-beta

• País de acceso (opcional):

  • Si Xbox rechaza el acceso a la nube por una posible restricción regional, la tarjeta de error permite elegir un país de acceso (Estados Unidos, Brasil, Japón, Corea o Polonia) y pulsar X Probar acceso con el mando, sin volver a iniciar sesión.
  • También está en OPTIONS > Acceso (L1/R1 recorre Imagen, Servidor y Acceso), donde puedes volver a Automático cuando quieras.
  • Declara otro país solo al iniciar la sesión en la nube de Xbox, con la misma técnica que Better xCloud. No es una VPN, no da una suscripción, no cambia el país de tu cuenta ni el servidor donde juegas y no está garantizado.
  • No sirve para errores de la cuenta (sin perfil de Xbox, país de la cuenta, edad o control parental): esos conservan su mensaje propio.
  • Por defecto está en Automático, que funciona exactamente igual que la 1.2.0. La primera vez que eliges otro país, la app muestra el aviso de riesgo y pide confirmarlo.
  • La guía con QR sigue disponible en Más ayuda (Triángulo): docs/region-es.md / docs/region-en.md.

• Aviso de actualización al abrir la app:

  • Cuando haya una versión nueva en GitHub, aparece una ventana con un QR a su página de descarga. Se muestra una vez por arranque, solo en el menú principal, y se cierra con CÍRCULO. El aviso verde y el estado en Acerca de se mantienen.
  • Lo verás a partir de la próxima versión publicada después de esta.

• Sin cambios en vídeo, audio, mando, vibración ni conexión con Xbox respecto a la 1.2.0.

Aviso del País de acceso: Usar un país de acceso distinto puede ir contra los términos de Xbox y Microsoft podría restringir tu cuenta. Úsalo bajo tu propia responsabilidad.
Access country notice: Using a different access country may go against Xbox's terms, and Microsoft could restrict your account. Use it at your own risk.

Todo lo de la 1.2.0-beta se mantiene: nueva interfaz, fila de Xbox, selector de servidor con ms reales, calidad de imagen, botón Fortnite, certificados propios y mensajes claros.

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Package Information

• File: XCloud4-1.2.1-beta-publico.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00003 (IV0000-XCLD00003_00-XCLOUD4PUBLIC000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 1.2.1-beta / 01.07
• Size: 16,646,144 bytes
• SHA-256: 69456fe3e5349a5f9eca12b16e1d94a02b5f9e481ff65eff84329981295c0e33

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Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN. Probado en: PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7. Si la usas en otro modelo o firmware, cuéntanos en un issue si funciona.
• Subscription / Account: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not), or a free Microsoft account with an Xbox profile for Fortnite.
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps (wired Ethernet recommended).

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Installation

1. Copy XCloud4-1.2.1-beta-publico.pkg to your PS4 using a USB drive or via the GoldHEN FTP server to /data/pkg/.
2. On the PS4, open GoldHEN > Debug Settings > Package Installer and install the package. It updates an existing 1.2.0 install and keeps your settings.
3. Launch XCloud4 from the PS4 home screen and sign in with your Microsoft account using the on-screen QR code or code at microsoft.com/link.

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Controls

• OPTIONS (fuera del juego / outside of game): Abre Ajustes (Imagen, Servidor y Acceso, alternando con L1/R1).
• Dos dedos 1 s en el touchpad (en el juego / in game): Abre el menú del juego (Volver al catálogo, Silenciar/Activar sonido, Botón Xbox, Cancelar).
• Salir / Exit: Botón PS > Cerrar aplicación (PS button > Close Application).

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Aviso / Disclaimer

Aviso: XCloud4 es un proyecto independiente, sin afiliación con Microsoft, Xbox ni Sony. Se ofrece tal cual, sin garantías. Lo usas bajo tu propia responsabilidad: el proyecto no se hace responsable de problemas con tu consola, tu cuenta o tus suscripciones. Usa XCloud4 respetando los términos de servicio de Microsoft y Xbox.

Disclaimer: XCloud4 is an independent project, not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox or Sony. It is provided as is, without warranty. You use it at your own risk: the project is not responsible for problems with your console, account or subscriptions. Use XCloud4 in accordance with Microsoft and Xbox terms of service.

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.58 (experimental)

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.58-lab — Experimental Tester Release Notes

EXPERIMENTAL BUILD WARNING: XCloud4 Lab is an experimental laboratory edition intended for advanced testers and protocol/decoder diagnostics. Some combinations of settings may be unstable, freeze, or abort the stream. For everyday play, use the Public Beta (XCloud4-1.2.1-beta-publico.pkg).

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Package Information

• File: XCloud4-0.7.58-lab.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4 Lab
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00001 (IV0000-XCLD00001_00-XCLOUD4APP000000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 0.7.58-lab / 01.26
• Size: 17,563,648 bytes
• SHA-256: 1f6341d92701652a29854c4bcaeaa86f03771facbc62fdf48e64083a5ea18de9

Side-by-Side Installation with the Public Beta

XCloud4 Lab uses its own Title ID (XCLD00001), menu title (XCloud4 Lab), and LAB badge icon (assets/icon0-lab.png). It can be installed on the PS4 at the same time as the Public Beta (XCloud4, XCLD00003) without overwriting it.

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What's New in 0.7.58-lab

• País de acceso (opcional) en la tarjeta de posible restricción regional y en OPTIONS > Acceso, igual que en la pública 1.2.1-beta. Por defecto está en Automático (sin cambios en el inicio de sesión); con otro país, solo el inicio de sesión en la nube lleva la declaración de país. La elección se guarda en /data/xcloud4/access-v1.bin, sin datos de la cuenta.
• Aviso de actualización al abrir la app, con QR a la release de GitHub; el Lab compara con las releases lab-*.
• Panel técnico R3: "Probar aviso de actualización". Muestra la ventana con datos de ejemplo (versión 9.9.9 y la página general de releases) para probarla en la consola sin consultar nada nuevo. Solo existe en el Lab.
• klog: XCloud4: pais de acceso=<codigo|auto> origen=<tarjeta|ajustes|guardado> y XCloud4: login gssv oferta=<oferta> pais_acceso=<codigo|auto> http=<n>.
• Sin cambios en vídeo, audio, mando, vibración ni conexión con Xbox respecto a la 0.7.57.

Aviso del País de acceso: Usar un país de acceso distinto puede ir contra los términos de Xbox y Microsoft podría restringir tu cuenta. Úsalo bajo tu propia responsabilidad.
Access country notice: Using a different access country may go against Xbox's terms, and Microsoft could restrict your account. Use it at your own risk.

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Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN. Probado en: PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7. Si la usas en otro modelo o firmware, cuéntanos en un issue si funciona.
• Subscription / Account: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming, or a free Microsoft account with an Xbox profile for Fortnite.
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps (wired Ethernet recommended).

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Aviso / Disclaimer

Aviso: XCloud4 es un proyecto independiente, sin afiliación con Microsoft, Xbox ni Sony. Se ofrece tal cual, sin garantías. Lo usas bajo tu propia responsabilidad: el proyecto no se hace responsable de problemas con tu consola, tu cuenta o tus suscripciones. Usa XCloud4 respetando los términos de servicio de Microsoft y Xbox.

Disclaimer: XCloud4 is an independent project, not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox or Sony. It is provided as is, without warranty. You use it at your own risk: the project is not responsible for problems with your console, account or subscriptions. Use XCloud4 in accordance with Microsoft and Xbox terms of service.

XCloud4 1.2.0-beta

XCloud4 1.2.0-beta — Public Beta Release Notes

XCloud4 is an independent, native Xbox Cloud Gaming client for PlayStation 4 consoles running GoldHEN, built with the open-source OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain.

Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

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What's New in 1.2.0-beta

• Nueva interfaz, más rápida:

  • Menú principal, catálogo (destacado panorámico y fila de carátulas), búsqueda, Cuenta, Fortnite, Ajustes (Imagen y Servidor), Acerca de y Apoyo rediseñados con paneles translúcidos, tipografía Inter e iconos Tabler.
  • La interfaz se dibuja en memoria normal y se copia a la pantalla solo escribiendo: en la PS4, moverse por OPTIONS pasó de ~600 ms a ~25 ms por redibujado.
  • Menú de partida nuevo que no afecta a la fluidez del juego.
  • Pantalla de carga con un cohete animado y barra de progreso.
  • Pantalla Apoyo con QR a ko-fi.com/asapedgr (las donaciones no dan acceso a juegos ni a servicios de Xbox).

• Fila de Xbox cuando los servidores están llenos:

  • Si Xbox te pone en fila (WaitingForResources), XCloud4 espera hasta 15 minutos y muestra "Los servidores de Xbox están llenos. Estás en la fila… m:ss" y, si Xbox la envía, una estimación orientativa del tiempo restante. Antes, la app daba error a los 3 minutos.
  • Puedes cancelar en cualquier momento con CÍRCULO.

• Nuevo botón Fortnite en el menú principal:

  • Tarjeta FORTNITE en el menú principal para jugar gratis sin Game Pass (requiere cuenta gratuita de Microsoft con perfil de Xbox), con elección de calidad antes de jugar.
  • Pantalla previa de resumen con el servidor actual, sus ms reales de la última partida (o "sin medir") y elección de calidad (1080p Alta, 1080p o 720p).
  • Botón OPTIONS en el resumen para abrir directamente la pestaña de servidor y cambiar de región.
  • Al terminar la partida vuelve a la pantalla de resumen.

• Selector de servidor con ms reales en OPTIONS (issue #4):

  • Nueva pestaña Servidor en el menú OPTIONS (con L1/R1 para alternar entre Imagen y Servidor).
  • Muestra los servidores que Xbox ofrece a tu cuenta (offeringSettings.regions). Tras jugar una partida en un servidor (10 muestras o más), guarda y muestra los ms reales (mediana del RTT de la sesión) de la última partida en ese servidor.
  • Por defecto usa Automático (recomendado) (el servidor que Xbox asigna como predeterminado). Puedes elegir manualmente cualquier otro servidor de la lista.
  • Al iniciar sesión por primera vez, se abre el selector para elegir servidor antes de cargar el catálogo.
  • La elección y los ms por servidor se guardan en /data/xcloud4/server-v1.bin. Al cambiar de servidor desde el catálogo o el resumen de Fortnite, la consulta se recarga automáticamente en el nuevo servidor.

• Menú de calidad de imagen en OPTIONS ("Ajustes de imagen"):

  • Pulsa OPTIONS en el menú principal, en Cuenta o en el catálogo para elegir la calidad del stream:
    • 1080p Alta (recomendada): 1920x1080 a 60 fps (~10–13 Mbps, perfil G). La mejor nitidez para conexiones estables de 15 Mbps o más (mejor por cable).
    • 1080p: 1920x1080 a 60 fps (~5–8 Mbps, perfil G8). Consume menos internet; recomendable si 1080p Alta da tirones.
    • 720p: 1280x720 a 60 fps (~7 Mbps, perfil 720HQ). Menor carga de decodificación.
  • La preferencia se guarda en /data/xcloud4/settings-public-v1.bin y se anuncia junto con el servidor activo en el cartel de 6 segundos al iniciar el vídeo.
  • VSync desactivado para menor latencia.

• Imagen más nítida (color suave, escalado bilineal de 720p y realce ligero):

  • Reconstrucción de croma bilineal (H.264 4:2:0 a 4:4:4) que suaviza bordes de color y texto.
  • Escalado bilineal uniforme de 720p a 1080p y realce espacial ligero de nitidez acelerado con SSE2.

• Espera de hasta 30 s del primer vídeo con aviso de progreso:

  • Si Xbox tarda en enviar el primer fotograma de vídeo, la aplicación espera hasta 30 segundos mostrando el progreso en pantalla antes de dar por fallido el arranque.
  • Si transcurren los 30 s sin vídeo, informa claramente: "Xbox no envió imagen. Puede ser un fallo temporal de Xbox con este juego: vuelve a intentarlo o prueba otro servidor en OPTIONS." / "Xbox didn't send any video. It may be a temporary Xbox problem with this game: try again or pick another server in OPTIONS."

• Certificados raíz propios para firmwares antiguos (issue #3):

  • Incluye su propia copia de los certificados raíz usados por Microsoft, Xbox y GitHub (DigiCert, Microsoft, USERTrust y Sectigo, de la lista de Mozilla) para consolas en firmwares antiguos (como 5.05) cuya lista del sistema está desactualizada (0x8095F00C).
  • Probado en firmware 12.00 (sin confirmar aún en 5.05). Si el error de certificado persiste, la pantalla muestra una pista explicativa.

• Mensajes claros de cuenta, red y disponibilidad:

  • Mensajes traducidos para códigos XSTS de Xbox: cuenta sin perfil de Xbox (2148916233), país no soportado (2148916235), verificación de edad (2148916236/2148916237) y permiso familiar para cuenta de menor (2148916238).
  • Si Xbox rechaza el acceso a la nube en las dos ofertas (xgpuweb y xgpuwebf2p) con 4xx y sin XErr, muestra: "Xbox Cloud Gaming no está disponible para tu ubicación o tu cuenta (HTTP <código>). XCloud4 solo puede usar los servidores que Xbox te ofrece." / "Xbox Cloud Gaming isn't available for your location or account (HTTP <code>). XCloud4 can only use the servers Xbox offers you."
  • Esa pantalla muestra además un QR a las instrucciones de docs/region-es.md (docs/region-en.md en inglés).
  • Pistas de diagnóstico de red para errores de DNS (1.1.1.1 / 8.8.8.8), tiempo de espera agotado y certificados TLS.

• Mejoras anteriores conservadas:

  • Código QR directo en el inicio de sesión (microsoft.com/link?otc=<código>).
  • Aviso de nuevas versiones consultando GitHub Releases al arrancar.
  • Motor de audio adaptativo Opus 48 kHz con bloques de 512 muestras.
  • Menú del juego manteniendo dos dedos en el touchpad durante 1 segundo.

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Package Information

• File: XCloud4-1.2.0-beta-publico.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00003 (IV0000-XCLD00003_00-XCLOUD4PUBLIC000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 1.2.0-beta / 01.06
• Size: 16,646,144 bytes
• SHA-256: 457473f98c9acc16c7f217781331271985f3a716172bdf2f439373222f7b4209

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Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN. Probado en: PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7. Si la usas en otro modelo o firmware, cuéntanos en un issue si funciona.
• Subscription / Account: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not), or a free Microsoft account with an Xbox profile for Fortnite.
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps (wired Ethernet recommended).

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Installation

1. Copy XCloud4-1.2.0-beta-publico.pkg to your PS4 using a USB drive or via the GoldHEN FTP server to /data/pkg/.
2. On the PS4, open GoldHEN > Debug Settings > Package Installer and install the package.
3. Launch XCloud4 from the PS4 home screen and sign in with your Microsoft account using the on-screen QR code or code at microsoft.com/link.

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Controls

• OPTIONS (fuera del juego / outside of game): Abre Ajustes (Imagen y Servidor, alternando con L1/R1).
• Dos dedos 1 s en el touchpad (en el juego / in game): Abre el menú del juego (Volver al catálogo, Silenciar/Activar sonido, Botón Xbox, Cancelar).
• Salir / Exit: Botón PS > Cerrar aplicación (PS button > Close Application).

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Aviso / Disclaimer

Aviso: XCloud4 es un proyecto independiente, sin afiliación con Microsoft, Xbox ni Sony. Se ofrece tal cual, sin garantías. Lo usas bajo tu propia responsabilidad: el proyecto no se hace responsable de problemas con tu consola, tu cuenta o tus suscripciones. Usa XCloud4 respetando los términos de servicio de Microsoft y Xbox.

Disclaimer: XCloud4 is an independent project, not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox or Sony. It is provided as is, without warranty. You use it at your own risk: the project is not responsible for problems with your console, account or subscriptions. Use XCloud4 in accordance with Microsoft and Xbox terms of service.

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.57 (experimental)

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.57-lab — Experimental Tester Release Notes

EXPERIMENTAL BUILD WARNING: XCloud4 Lab is an experimental laboratory edition intended for advanced testers and protocol/decoder diagnostics. Some combinations of settings may be unstable, freeze, or abort the stream. For everyday play, use the Public Beta (XCloud4-1.2.0-beta-publico.pkg).

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Package Information

• File: XCloud4-0.7.57-lab.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4 Lab
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00001 (IV0000-XCLD00001_00-XCLOUD4APP000000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 0.7.57-lab / 01.25
• Size: 17,498,112 bytes
• SHA-256: 48aa7120d12f29bd67596df91605d2335cf13d0ac29912a4778cb16d0048dc43

Side-by-Side Installation with the Public Beta

XCloud4 Lab uses its own Title ID (XCLD00001), menu title (XCloud4 Lab), and LAB badge icon (assets/icon0-lab.png). It can be installed on the PS4 at the same time as the Public Beta (XCloud4, XCLD00003) without overwriting it.

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What's New in 0.7.57-lab

• Nueva interfaz, más rápida:

  • Menú principal, catálogo (destacado panorámico y fila de carátulas), búsqueda, Cuenta, Fortnite, Ajustes (Imagen y Servidor), Acerca de y Apoyo rediseñados con paneles translúcidos, tipografía Inter e iconos Tabler.
  • La interfaz se dibuja en memoria normal y se copia a la pantalla solo escribiendo: en la PS4, moverse por OPTIONS pasó de ~600 ms a ~25 ms por redibujado.
  • Menú de partida nuevo que no afecta a la fluidez del juego.
  • Pantalla de carga con un cohete animado y barra de progreso.
  • Pantalla Apoyo con QR a ko-fi.com/asapedgr (las donaciones no dan acceso a juegos ni a servicios de Xbox).
  • Métricas en klog del dibujo de la interfaz (XCloud4 UI draw: screen=… draw/copy/present p50/p95) y de la fila (fila Xbox inicio / fila Xbox fin espera_s=N resultado=…).

• Fila de Xbox cuando los servidores están llenos:

  • Si Xbox te pone en fila (WaitingForResources), XCloud4 espera hasta 15 minutos y muestra "Los servidores de Xbox están llenos. Estás en la fila… m:ss" y, si Xbox la envía, una estimación orientativa del tiempo restante (GET /v1/waittime/<titleId>, campo estimatedTotalWaitTimeInSeconds). Antes, la app daba error a los 3 minutos.
  • Puedes cancelar en cualquier momento con CÍRCULO.

• Nuevo botón Fortnite en el menú principal:

  • Tarjeta FORTNITE en el menú principal para jugar gratis sin Game Pass (requiere cuenta de Microsoft con perfil de Xbox), con elección de calidad antes de jugar.
  • Pantalla previa de resumen con el servidor actual, sus ms reales de la última partida (o "sin medir") y elección de calidad (1080p Alta, 1080p o 720p).
  • Botón OPTIONS en el resumen para abrir directamente la pestaña de servidor y cambiar de región.
  • Al terminar la partida vuelve a la pantalla de resumen.

• Selector de servidor con ms reales en OPTIONS (issue #4):

  • Panel OPTIONS con pestañas Imagen y Servidor (navegables con L1/R1).
  • Muestreo por segundo del RTT de la sesión (rtcGetRtt) desde los 3 s de conectar; al cerrar una partida con 10 muestras o más, guarda la mediana (p50) en /data/xcloud4/server-v1.bin y la muestra junto a cada servidor.
  • Exportación en el JSON de sesión de "rtt_ms": {"p50", "p95", "samples", "series"} y metadatos del servidor seleccionado.

• Petición de resolución y diagnóstico de recepción RTP/SRTP:

  • Opción en el menú R3 ("Petición de resolución"): Cada 300 ms (anterior), Una vez (como Edge) y Una vez y repetir cada 5 s sin vídeo.
  • Contadores de red en el JSON de sesión: flujos RTP entrantes por SSRC/PT (inbound_streams), fallos de SRTP, SSRC/PT desconocidos y paquetes tras parada (post_halt_video_packets).

• Espera de 30 s en el arranque de vídeo y vigilancia de la cola de entrada:

  • Espera de hasta 30 s mostrando el progreso mientras Xbox prepara el envío de vídeo.
  • Recuperación automática ante bloqueos de la cola de entrada (>500 ms llena sin avance del consumidor) con reinicio de ensamblado y solicitud de keyframe (ingress_stall_recoveries).
  • Mensaje claro al agotar el tiempo sin vídeo, recomendando volver a intentarlo o elegir otro servidor en OPTIONS.

• Ajustes de conversión de color y nitidez en R3:

  • Conversión Original / Suave (croma bilineal 4:2:0 -> 4:4:4 + escalado uniforme 720p a 1080p) y Nitidez No / Baja / Media, con telemetría de tiempos en conversion_tuning.

• Certificados raíz propios para firmwares antiguos (issue #3):

  • Incluye raíces TLS de DigiCert, Microsoft, USERTrust y Sectigo (de la lista de Mozilla) para consolas con lista del sistema desactualizada (0x8095F00C). Probado en firmware 12.00 (sin confirmar en 5.05).

• Mensajes claros de cuenta, red y disponibilidad:

  • Mensajes traducidos para códigos XSTS (2148916233, 2148916235, 2148916236/2148916237, 2148916238), pistas de red (DNS, timeout, certificados) y mensaje explícito cuando Xbox rechaza las dos ofertas (xgpuweb y xgpuwebf2p) con 4xx y xerr == 0: "Xbox Cloud Gaming no está disponible para tu ubicación o tu cuenta (HTTP <código>). XCloud4 solo puede usar los servidores que Xbox te ofrece." / "Xbox Cloud Gaming isn't available for your location or account (HTTP <code>). XCloud4 can only use the servers Xbox offers you." Esa pantalla muestra además un QR a las instrucciones de docs/region-es.md (docs/region-en.md en inglés).

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Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN. Probado en: PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7. Si la usas en otro modelo o firmware, cuéntanos en un issue si funciona.
• Subscription / Account: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming, or a free Microsoft account with an Xbox profile for Fortnite.
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps (wired Ethernet recommended).

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Aviso / Disclaimer

Aviso: XCloud4 es un proyecto independiente, sin afiliación con Microsoft, Xbox ni Sony. Se ofrece tal cual, sin garantías. Lo usas bajo tu propia responsabilidad: el proyecto no se hace responsable de problemas con tu consola, tu cuenta o tus suscripciones. Usa XCloud4 respetando los términos de servicio de Microsoft y Xbox.

Disclaimer: XCloud4 is an independent project, not affiliated with Microsoft, Xbox or Sony. It is provided as is, without warranty. You use it at your own risk: the project is not responsible for problems with your console, account or subscriptions. Use XCloud4 in accordance with Microsoft and Xbox terms of service.

XCloud4 1.1.0-beta

XCloud4 1.1.0-beta — Public Beta Release Notes

XCloud4 is an independent, native Xbox Cloud Gaming client for PlayStation 4 consoles running GoldHEN, built with the open-source OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain.

Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

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What's New in 1.1.0-beta

• 1080p60 Streaming by Default:
  • Full HD (1920×1080 at 60 fps) streaming is now enabled by default across all cloud sessions.
  • Utilizes an optimized 2-frame decode pipeline (decoder_depth = 2 via Auto), maintaining a stable presentation at a steady ~58 fps in our tests.
  • Preserves network bandwidth efficiency: targets ~7 Mbps average with an 8 Mbps cap (1080p-G8 profile), using the same bandwidth budget as the previous 720p stream.
• Lower Latency Presentation (VSync-Free Display):
  • Frames are presented immediately upon decode without waiting for the vertical blank interval (ORBIS_VIDEO_OUT_FLIP_HSYNC), removing the 11–16 ms flip observation delay.
  • Measured Local Latency: In hardware benchmarks on PS4 Fat running Fortnite, local presentation latency dropped from 43 ms down to 27 ms, delivering noticeably snappier and more immediate controller response.
  • Visual Trade-off Note: In very fast camera sweeps or horizontal pans, a faint tearing line may occasionally appear. In console testing, gameplay felt noticeably more responsive; the tester did not notice tearing.
• Direct Sign-in QR Code:
  • The Microsoft device sign-in screen now generates a scannable QR code alongside the on-screen code, pointing directly to https://www.microsoft.com/link?otc=<user_code>.
  • Scan with a smartphone camera to sign in directly without typing the code manually.
• Update Notifications:
  • XCloud4 checks the public GitHub Releases API once at startup in the background (10-second timeout, non-blocking). XCloud4 sends no account or personal data; GitHub only sees the connection, as with any website.
  • Displays a green notice on the main menu when a new release is available (NUEVA VERSION DISPONIBLE: <version> · GITHUB.COM/ASP11EDGR/XCLOUD4 / NEW VERSION AVAILABLE: <version> · GITHUB.COM/ASP11EDGR/XCLOUD4), along with detailed status on the About page.
• Smoother Audio (Adaptive Audio Engine, since 1.0.2):
  • Dynamic Headroom Buffer (50–100 ms): Adapts to network jitter; expands temporarily during delayed packet bursts and scales down during stable network conditions.
  • Gentle Crossfaded Trimming: Keeps the buffer small with crossfaded trims designed to avoid clicks (rate-limited <=10 ms / 200 ms).
  • Low-Latency 512-Sample Blocks: Delivers audio in ~10.7 ms increments.
• DualShock 4 Touchpad In-Game Menu (since 1.0.1):
  • Hold two fingers on the touchpad for 1 second during gameplay to open the in-game menu.
  • Cleanly bypasses in-game chord conflicts (such as EA Sports FC Power Shot L1+R1+Circle).
  • Options: Return to catalog, Mute / Unmute audio, Xbox button (sends Guide/Nexus pulse), and Cancel.
  • Automatically closes after 15 seconds of inactivity. Sends neutral gamepad state while open.

---

Package Information

• File: XCloud4-1.1.0-beta-publico.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00003 (IV0000-XCLD00003_00-XCLOUD4PUBLIC000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 1.1.0-beta / 01.04
• Size: 12,713,984 bytes
• SHA-256: 3510ff5d61237c12538b5752e5f578c31cc5f05fabd3fc4fbf04a0eb1975a09b

---

Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN (tested on PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7).
• Subscription: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not).
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps, preferably with the PS4 connected by wired Ethernet.

---

Installation

1. Copy XCloud4-1.1.0-beta-publico.pkg to your PS4 using a USB drive or via the GoldHEN FTP server to /data/pkg.
2. On the PS4, open GoldHEN > Debug Settings > Package Installer and install the package. (It cleanly updates over 01.03, 01.02, 01.01, or 01.00).
3. Launch XCloud4 from the PS4 home screen and sign in with your Microsoft account at the address shown on screen (usually microsoft.com/link) using the on-screen code.

(If you also install XCloud4-0.7.55-lab.pkg, both editions can coexist on the PS4 menu because they use different Title IDs and icons.)

---

Controls

In-Game Menu (while streaming)

Control	Action
Hold two fingers on Touchpad for 1 s	Open the in-game menu
D-Pad Up / Down	Navigate menu options
CROSS (X)	Confirm highlighted option
CIRCLE	Close menu and return to game
Auto-close	Closes automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity

Xbox Controller Mapping

PS4 Button	Xbox Equivalent
Touchpad click	Xbox View (Change view / Back)
OPTIONS	Xbox Menu (Start)
D-Pad, Sticks, Triggers, Face buttons	Mapped 1:1 to Xbox controller

Exiting the Application

• Press the PS button and select Close Application (PS button > Close Application).

---

Tested Hardware

• Tested on: Original PS4 (Fat), firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7.
• Not yet tested on: PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, or other system firmware versions.

---

Known Limitations

• Tested only on PS4 Fat, FW 12.00: Validated on standard PlayStation 4 hardware under firmware 12.00.
• Catalog availability: The playable cloud gaming catalog depends on your Xbox Game Pass plan and region.
• Network sensitivity: Brief video or audio pauses may occur if the network drops or delays packets. A wired Ethernet connection is strongly recommended.

---

Mission, Transparency, and Support

XCloud4 is created with the mission of helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

• Voluntary donations: If you would like to support development, you can contribute voluntarily at https://ko-fi.com/asapedgr. Donations are completely optional and do not grant access to any games or subscriptions.
• Sign-in client identifier: XCloud4 authenticates through Microsoft's official OAuth device-code flow at the address shown on screen (usually microsoft.com/link). When the project tested its own application registration, the streaming authorization step (Passport) rejected it with invalid_scope; for that reason, XCloud4 uses the public client identifier that is also used by other open-source clients. Passwords are entered only on Microsoft's website, and tokens live only in PS4 RAM during the session.
• Non-affiliation notice: XCloud4 is an independent homebrew project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, or Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• Source code and license: Licensed under GPL-3.0-only. Complete source code, build instructions (BUILDING.md), license terms (LICENSE), and third-party notices (THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md) are included in the repository.

XCloud4 1.0.2-beta

XCloud4 1.0.2-beta — Public Beta Release Notes

XCloud4 is an independent, native Xbox Cloud Gaming client for PlayStation 4 consoles running GoldHEN, built with the open-source OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain.

Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

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What's New in 1.0.2-beta

• Smoother Audio (Adaptive Audio Engine):
  • Dynamic Headroom Buffer (50–100 ms): The audio buffer now intelligently adapts to real-world network jitter. Following temporary packet stalls, the buffer expands to preserve incoming delayed bursts within safe headroom instead of abruptly truncating them. When network conditions remain stable, target headroom steps down automatically to preserve low latency.
  • Gentle Crossfaded Trimming: To prevent buffer bloat without audible artifacts, buffer trims are strictly rate-limited (<=10 ms every 200 ms) and smoothly crossfaded to avoid clicks, pops, and sudden volume jumps.
  • Lower Audio Latency: Audio output now negotiates native 512-sample blocks on PlayStation 4 (with automatic fallback to 1024), halving block delivery time from ~21.3 ms to ~10.7 ms.
  • Measured Improvement: In a 16-minute live cloud session on PS4 hardware, stutter/underflow episodes dropped dramatically from dozens per minute down to approximately one per minute (~1.05/min), with packet loss concealment reduced to just 0.07%.
• DualShock 4 Touchpad In-Game Menu (since 1.0.1):
  • Hold two fingers on the touchpad for 1 second during gameplay to open the in-game menu.
  • Fixes GitHub issue #2 (EA Sports FC Power Shot conflict): All L1 + R1 chords have been removed so all game button combinations pass cleanly to Xbox.
  • Options: Return to catalog, Mute / Unmute audio, Xbox button (sends Guide/Nexus pulse), and Cancel.
  • Automatically closes after 15 seconds of inactivity. Sends neutral gamepad state while open.

---

Package Information

• File: XCloud4-1.0.2-beta-publico.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00003 (IV0000-XCLD00003_00-XCLOUD4PUBLIC000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 1.0.2-beta / 01.03
• Size: 12,713,984 bytes
• SHA-256: 09943670337212c039620e836c4d6b4148098888db7dc1b832a8f8b1ae00f7d1

---

Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN (tested on PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7).
• Subscription: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not).
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps, preferably with the PS4 connected by wired Ethernet.

---

Installation

1. Copy XCloud4-1.0.2-beta-publico.pkg to your PS4 using a USB drive or via the GoldHEN FTP server to /data/pkg.
2. On the PS4, open GoldHEN > Debug Settings > Package Installer and install the package. (It cleanly updates over 01.02, 01.01, or 01.00).
3. Launch XCloud4 from the PS4 home screen and sign in with your Microsoft account at the address shown on screen (usually microsoft.com/link) using the on-screen code.

(If you also install XCloud4-0.7.53-lab.pkg, both editions can coexist on the PS4 menu because they use different Title IDs and icons.)

---

Controls

In-Game Menu (while streaming)

Control	Action
Hold two fingers on Touchpad for 1 s	Open the in-game menu
D-Pad Up / Down	Navigate menu options
CROSS (X)	Confirm highlighted option
CIRCLE	Close menu and return to game
Auto-close	Closes automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity

Xbox Controller Mapping

PS4 Button	Xbox Equivalent
Touchpad click	Xbox View (Change view / Back)
OPTIONS	Xbox Menu (Start)
D-Pad, Sticks, Triggers, Face buttons	Mapped 1:1 to Xbox controller

Exiting the Application

• Press the PS button and select Close Application (PS button > Close Application).

---

Tested Hardware

• Tested on: Original PS4 (Fat), firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7.
• Not yet tested on: PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, or other system firmware versions.

---

Known Limitations

• 720p only in this version: The Public Beta is locked to 720p60 for stability (1080p experimental profiles are available separately in XCloud4 Lab).
• Catalog availability: The playable cloud gaming catalog depends on your Xbox Game Pass plan and region.
• Network sensitivity: Brief video or audio pauses may occur if the network drops or delays packets. A wired Ethernet connection is strongly recommended.

---

Mission, Transparency, and Support

XCloud4 is created with the mission of helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

• Voluntary donations: If you would like to support development, you can contribute voluntarily at https://ko-fi.com/asapedgr. Donations are completely optional and do not grant access to any games or subscriptions.
• Sign-in client identifier: XCloud4 authenticates through Microsoft's official OAuth device-code flow at the address shown on screen (usually microsoft.com/link). When the project tested its own application registration, the streaming authorization step (Passport) rejected it with invalid_scope; for that reason, XCloud4 uses the public client identifier that is also used by other open-source clients. Passwords are entered only on Microsoft's website, and tokens live only in PS4 RAM during the session.
• Non-affiliation notice: XCloud4 is an independent homebrew project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, or Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• Source code and license: Licensed under GPL-3.0-only. Complete source code, build instructions (BUILDING.md), license terms (LICENSE), and third-party notices (THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md) are included in the repository.

XCloud4 1.0.1-beta

XCloud4 1.0.1-beta — Public Beta Release Notes

XCloud4 is an independent, native Xbox Cloud Gaming client for PlayStation 4 consoles running GoldHEN, built with the open-source OpenOrbis PS4 Toolchain.

Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

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What's New in 1.0.1-beta

• New In-Game Touch Menu: Replacing the old L1 + R1 button chords, players can now hold two fingers on the DualShock 4 touchpad for 1 second during gameplay to open a dedicated, centered in-game menu.
• Fixes GitHub Issue #2 (EA Sports FC Power Shot conflict): In EA Sports FC, executing a Power Shot requires pressing L1 + R1 + CIRCLE. In version 1.0.0-beta, this shortcut intercepted the buttons and abruptly terminated the session to return to the catalog. All L1 + R1 in-game shortcuts have been completely removed, allowing every game button combination to pass to Xbox uninterrupted.
• In-Game Menu Actions:
  • Return to catalog: Disconnects the cloud session and returns to the game catalog.
  • Mute / Unmute audio: Toggles stream audio on or off.
  • Xbox button: Sends the Xbox Guide / Nexus button to the cloud console for ~200 ms and resumes play.
  • Cancel: Closes the menu and returns to gameplay.
• In-Game Menu Quality of Life:
  • Automatically closes after 15 seconds of inactivity.
  • While open, neutral gamepad state is sent to the Xbox session so navigation buttons (D-Pad Up/Down, CROSS, CIRCLE) do not trigger game actions. Video and audio streaming continue smoothly in the background.
  • Requires lifting fingers before the menu can be reopened, avoiding accidental re-triggers.
  • Bilingual interface (Spanish / English) dynamically matching the console language.
  • Initial 6-second on-screen banner when video streaming begins to inform players of the touchpad gesture.

---

Package Information

• File: XCloud4-1.0.1-beta-publico.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00003 (IV0000-XCLD00003_00-XCLOUD4PUBLIC000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 1.0.1-beta / 01.02
• Size: 12,713,984 bytes
• SHA-256: 5ed0e51a3e01166ee56b98ff7e74a1be4db544fa1c87d5c34bdf8474a9cc6a05

---

Requirements

• Console: PlayStation 4 running GoldHEN (tested on PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7).
• Subscription: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not).
• Network: A stable internet connection of at least 15 Mbps, preferably with the PS4 connected by wired Ethernet.

---

Installation

1. Copy XCloud4-1.0.1-beta-publico.pkg to your PS4 using a USB drive or via the GoldHEN FTP server to /data/pkg.
2. On the PS4, open GoldHEN > Debug Settings > Package Installer and install the package. (It will cleanly update over 01.01 or 01.00).
3. Launch XCloud4 from the PS4 home screen and sign in with your Microsoft account at the address shown on screen (usually microsoft.com/link) using the on-screen code.

(If you also install XCloud4-0.7.52-lab.pkg, both editions can coexist on the PS4 menu because they use different Title IDs and icons.)

---

Controls

In-Game Menu (while streaming)

Control	Action
Hold two fingers on Touchpad for 1 s	Open the in-game menu
D-Pad Up / Down	Navigate menu options
CROSS (X)	Confirm highlighted option
CIRCLE	Close menu and return to game
Auto-close	Closes automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity

Xbox Controller Mapping

PS4 Button	Xbox Equivalent
Touchpad click	Xbox View (Change view / Back)
OPTIONS	Xbox Menu (Start)
D-Pad, Sticks, Triggers, Face buttons	Mapped 1:1 to Xbox controller

Exiting the Application

• Press the PS button and select Close Application (PS button > Close Application).

---

Tested Hardware

• Tested on: Original PS4 (Fat), firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7.
• Not yet tested on: PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, or other system firmware versions.

---

Known Limitations

• 720p only in this version: The Public Beta is locked to 720p60 for stability (1080p experimental profiles are available separately in XCloud4 Lab).
• Catalog availability: The playable cloud gaming catalog depends on your Xbox Game Pass plan and region.
• Network sensitivity: Brief video or audio pauses may occur if the network drops or delays packets. A wired Ethernet connection is strongly recommended.

---

Mission, Transparency, and Support

XCloud4 is created with the mission of helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.

• Voluntary donations: If you would like to support development, you can contribute voluntarily at https://ko-fi.com/asapedgr. Donations are completely optional and do not grant access to any games or subscriptions.
• Sign-in client identifier: XCloud4 authenticates through Microsoft's official OAuth device-code flow at the address shown on screen (usually microsoft.com/link). When the project tested its own application registration, the streaming authorization step (Passport) rejected it with invalid_scope; for that reason, XCloud4 uses the public client identifier that is also used by other open-source clients. Passwords are entered only on Microsoft's website, and tokens live only in PS4 RAM during the session.
• Non-affiliation notice: XCloud4 is an independent homebrew project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, or Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• Source code and license: Licensed under GPL-3.0-only. Complete source code, build instructions (BUILDING.md), license terms (LICENSE), and third-party notices (THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md) are included in the repository.

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.55 (experimental)

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.55-lab — Experimental Tester Release Notes

EXPERIMENTAL BUILD WARNING: XCloud4 Lab is an experimental laboratory edition intended for advanced testers and protocol/decoder diagnostics. Some combinations of settings (such as 1080p streaming profiles or alternative decoder pipeline depths) may be unstable, freeze, or abort the stream. For everyday play, use the stable Public Beta (XCloud4-1.1.0-beta-publico.pkg).

---

Package Information

• File: XCloud4-0.7.55-lab.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4 Lab
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00001 (IV0000-XCLD00001_00-XCLOUD4APP000000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 0.7.55-lab / 01.23
• Size: 13,565,952 bytes
• SHA-256: 7f7eaa4a662df96b6a1561ae389600b7d9578c740dee1541b6a9fb9aa6802a99

Side-by-Side Installation with the Public Beta

XCloud4 Lab uses its own Title ID (XCLD00001), menu title (XCloud4 Lab), and LAB badge icon (assets/icon0-lab.png). It can be installed on the PS4 at the same time as the Public Beta (XCloud4, XCLD00003) without overwriting it.

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What's New in 0.7.55-lab

• Direct Sign-in QR Code:
  • Displays a scannable QR code on the Microsoft device-code authentication screen alongside the code, pointing directly to https://www.microsoft.com/link?otc=<user_code>.
  • Scan with a smartphone camera to sign in without manually typing the code.
• Update Notifications (Lab Releases):
  • Queries GitHub Releases API once at startup in the background (10-second timeout, non-blocking). XCloud4 sends no account or personal data; GitHub only sees the connection, as with any website.
  • Checks for newer experimental builds starting with lab- and displays a notification banner on the main menu and About page.
• Optional Vertical Synchronization (VSync Toggle):
  • New Row in R3 Settings Menu: Adds Row 8 ("Sincronía vertical") with options Sí (VSync ON, default) and No (menos retraso, puede verse un corte) (VSync OFF / HSYNC).
  • Lower Presentation Latency: When set to No, frame presentation bypasses waiting for the vertical blank interval (ORBIS_VIDEO_OUT_FLIP_HSYNC), eliminating 11–16 ms of local flip observation delay.
  • Measured Console Results (PS4 Fat hardware):
    • Measurement A / A' (720p): Local presentation latency dropped from 33 ms (VSync ON) to 17 ms (VSync OFF).
    • Measurement B / B' (1080p): Local presentation latency dropped from 43 ms (VSync ON) to 27 ms (VSync OFF).
    • In console testing with Fortnite at 1080p-G8 (decoder depth 2, VSync OFF), the stream sustained 57.9 fps with 7.2 Mbps bandwidth and no noticeable tearing during gameplay, resulting in significantly more responsive controls.
• Session Synchronization Diagnostics:
  • Every session exported to /data/xcloud4-stream-*.json includes an explicit "synchronization" block:

    "synchronization": {"flip_mode": "hsync", "vsync_enabled": false}

• Smoother Adaptive Audio (since 0.7.53): Dynamic headroom buffer (50–100 ms), gentle crossfaded trims (<=10 ms / 200 ms), and low-latency 512-sample AudioOut blocks.
• In-Game Touchpad Menu (since 0.7.52): Hold two fingers on the DualShock 4 touchpad for 1 second to open the in-game menu; no L1+R1 conflicts.

---

Experimental Features Included in 0.7.55-lab

1. 720p and 1080p Request Profiles

From the catalog, testers can switch between six cloud session request profiles before launching a game:

• 720p60 · android (default baseline)
• 720p-HQ · web windows · alias 720HQ
• 1080p-G · web windows · alias 1080
• 1080p-G8 · same as G · 8 Mbps request
• 1080p-H · native windows · alias 1080
• 1080p-HQ · web windows · alias 1080HQ

2. Technical Settings Menu (R3 in Catalog)

Press R3 inside the catalog to open the 8-row experimental configuration panel (Opciones de la próxima sesión):

• Request Profile (Perfil de solicitud): Select among 720p and 1080p profiles.
• Fallback Color Matrix (Color si el SPS no especifica la matriz): Auto (BT.709) or BT.601.
• CPU Scheduling & Affinity (CPU de la próxima sesión): CPU-0, CPU-1, CPU-2, or CPU-3.
• Decoder Pipeline Depth (Profundidad del decoder): Auto (720p: 1 · 1080p: 2), 1, or 2.
• Controller Sending (Envío del mando): Immediate (Inmediato) or 60 Hz (previous).
• Vibration (Vibración): Yes (Sí) or No.
• Audio Mode (Audio): New (Nuevo, adaptive) or Previous (Anterior).
• Vertical Synchronization (Sincronía vertical): Yes (Sí) or No (menos retraso, puede verse un corte).

3. Automatic /data Session Diagnostics

Every streaming session writes diagnostic files to /data on the PS4 (/data/xcloud4-stream-*, /data/xcloud4-trace-*).

---

Requirements and Installation

• Console: PlayStation 4 with GoldHEN (tested on PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7).
• Subscription: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not).
• Network: At least 15 Mbps stable internet connection, preferably via wired Ethernet.
• Installation: Copy XCloud4-0.7.55-lab.pkg to a USB drive or via GoldHEN FTP to /data/pkg and install it with the GoldHEN Package Installer.

---

Mission, Non-Affiliation, and License

• Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.
• Voluntary support: https://ko-fi.com/asapedgr (voluntary donations support development and do not grant access to games or subscriptions).
• Non-affiliation: Independent open-source project; not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, or Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• License: GPL-3.0-only. See LICENSE, THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md, and BUILDING.md.

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.53 (experimental)

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.53-lab — Experimental Tester Release Notes

EXPERIMENTAL BUILD WARNING: XCloud4 Lab is an experimental laboratory edition intended for advanced testers and protocol/decoder diagnostics. Some combinations of settings (such as 1080p streaming profiles or alternative decoder pipeline depths) may be unstable, freeze, or abort the stream. For everyday play, use the stable Public Beta (XCloud4-1.0.2-beta-publico.pkg).

---

Package Information

• File: XCloud4-0.7.53-lab.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4 Lab
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00001 (IV0000-XCLD00001_00-XCLOUD4APP000000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 0.7.53-lab / 01.21
• Size: 13,565,952 bytes
• SHA-256: 230b66f37a03eaa05f4fa0eda0c71cea2a73d8d87b8ea20b61b22b4f57462963

Side-by-Side Installation with the Public Beta

XCloud4 Lab uses its own Title ID (XCLD00001), menu title (XCloud4 Lab), and LAB badge icon (assets/icon0-lab.png). It can be installed on the PS4 at the same time as the Public Beta (XCloud4, XCLD00003) without overwriting it.

---

What's New in 0.7.53-lab

• Smoother Adaptive Audio:
  • Dynamic Headroom Buffer (50–100 ms): The audio buffer now automatically expands following network delays/stalls, preserving delayed packets within target headroom rather than discarding them immediately. After stability is maintained, target headroom steps down gradually.
  • Gentle Crossfaded Trimming: When trimming is required to prevent buffer bloat, cuts are bounded (<=10 ms per 200 ms) and smoothly crossfaded to avoid clicks and pops.
  • Low-Latency 512-Sample Audio Blocks: AudioOut requests 512-sample blocks natively (with automatic fallback to 1024), halving buffer granularity and reducing audio latency.
  • Measured Console Validation: In a 16-minute live test on PS4, audio underflow episodes plummeted from 35–109/min (in 0.7.48) to ~1.05/min (17 episodes total), and PLC concealment dropped to 0.07%.
• Enhanced /data Diagnostic Metrics:
  • target_ms: Logs dynamic target adjustments, current target, median, and maximum.
  • trim_events and trimmed_ms: Explicitly reports gentle trim actions and sample counts.
  • audio_out_open: Records native 512-sample negotiation and exact return codes.
• In-Game Touchpad Menu (since 0.7.52): Hold two fingers on the DualShock 4 touchpad for 1 second during streaming to open the in-game menu.
• Removed L1+R1 Chords: Fixes GitHub issue #2 (EA Sports FC Power Shot conflict). Legacy L1+R1 shortcuts are removed.
• Lab Menu Options:
  • Return to catalog: Cleanly disconnects the current session and returns to the catalog.
  • Mute / Unmute audio: Toggles audio stream state.
  • Xbox button: Sends the Xbox Guide / Nexus button (~200 ms pulse).
  • Mark test: Toggles the diagnostic epoch marker (stable / transition) in session traces.
  • Exit app: Initiates clean application exit.
  • Cancel: Closes the menu and resumes play.
• 15-Second Inactivity Timeout: Automatically closes if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds.
• Neutral Gamepad Input: Sends neutral controller state to Xbox while the menu is open, preventing game interactions.

---

Experimental Features Included in 0.7.53-lab

1. 720p and 1080p Request Profiles

From the catalog, testers can switch between six cloud session request profiles before launching a game:

• 720p60 · android (default baseline)
• 720p-HQ · web windows · alias 720HQ
• 1080p-G · web windows · alias 1080
• 1080p-G8 · same as G · 8 Mbps request
• 1080p-H · native windows · alias 1080
• 1080p-HQ · web windows · alias 1080HQ

2. Technical Settings Menu (R3 in Catalog)

Press R3 inside the catalog to open the next-session experimental configuration panel (Opciones de la próxima sesión), adjust fields with D-Pad Up/Down/Left/Right, and press X to apply:

• Request Profile (Perfil de solicitud): Select among the 720p and 1080p request profiles above.
• Fallback Color Matrix (Color si el SPS no especifica la matriz): Auto (BT.709 for >=720p) or BT.601.
• CPU Scheduling & Affinity (CPU de la próxima sesión): CPU-0, CPU-1, CPU-2, or CPU-3.
• Decoder Pipeline Depth (Profundidad del decoder): Auto (720p: 1 · 1080p: 2), 1, or 2.
• Controller Sending (Envío del mando): Immediate (Inmediato) or 60 Hz (previous).
• Vibration (Vibración): Yes (Sí) or No.
• Audio Mode (Audio): New (Nuevo, adaptive) or Previous (Anterior).

3. Automatic /data Session Diagnostics

Every streaming session writes bounded numeric diagnostic files to /data on the PS4 (/data/xcloud4-stream-*, /data/xcloud4-trace-*). These contain no tokens or credentials.

---

Requirements and Installation

• Console: PlayStation 4 with GoldHEN (tested on PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7).
• Subscription: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not).
• Network: At least 15 Mbps stable internet connection, preferably via wired Ethernet.
• Installation: Copy XCloud4-0.7.53-lab.pkg to a USB drive or via GoldHEN FTP to /data/pkg and install it with the GoldHEN Package Installer.

---

Mission, Non-Affiliation, and License

• Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.
• Voluntary support: https://ko-fi.com/asapedgr (voluntary donations support development and do not grant access to games or subscriptions).
• Non-affiliation: Independent open-source project; not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, or Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• License: GPL-3.0-only. See LICENSE, THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md, and BUILDING.md.

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.52 (experimental)

XCloud4 Lab 0.7.52-lab — Experimental Tester Release Notes

EXPERIMENTAL BUILD WARNING: XCloud4 Lab is an experimental laboratory edition intended for advanced testers and protocol/decoder diagnostics. Some combinations of settings (such as 1080p streaming profiles or alternative decoder pipeline depths) may be unstable, freeze, or abort the stream. For everyday play, use the stable Public Beta (XCloud4-1.0.1-beta-publico.pkg).

---

Package Information

• File: XCloud4-0.7.52-lab.pkg
• PS4 Menu Title: XCloud4 Lab
• Title ID / Content ID: XCLD00001 (IV0000-XCLD00001_00-XCLOUD4APP000000)
• Product Version / PS4 APP_VER: 0.7.52-lab / 01.20
• Size: 13,565,952 bytes
• SHA-256: aa6a5b00bee9ceb057151bc80f98670cd4d92337554278b6b2c27eac795fca17

Side-by-Side Installation with the Public Beta

XCloud4 Lab uses its own Title ID (XCLD00001), menu title (XCloud4 Lab), and LAB badge icon (assets/icon0-lab.png). It can be installed on the PS4 at the same time as the Public Beta (XCloud4, XCLD00003) without overwriting it.

---

What's New in 0.7.52-lab

• In-Game Touchpad Menu: Hold two fingers on the DualShock 4 touchpad for 1 second during streaming to open the new in-game menu.
• Removed L1+R1 Chords: Fixes GitHub issue #2 (EA Sports FC Power Shot conflict). Legacy L1+R1 shortcuts are removed.
• Lab Menu Options:
  • Return to catalog: Cleanly disconnects the current session and returns to the catalog.
  • Mute / Unmute audio: Toggles audio stream state.
  • Xbox button: Sends the Xbox Guide / Nexus button (~200 ms pulse).
  • Mark test: Toggles the diagnostic epoch marker (stable / transition) in session traces (replaces legacy L1+R1+TRIANGLE).
  • Exit app: Initiates clean application exit (replaces legacy L1+R1+OPTIONS).
  • Cancel: Closes the menu and resumes play.
• 15-Second Inactivity Timeout: Automatically closes if no buttons are pressed for 15 seconds.
• Neutral Gamepad Input: Sends neutral controller state to Xbox while the menu is open, preventing game interactions.

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Experimental Features Included in 0.7.52-lab

1. 720p and 1080p Request Profiles

From the catalog, testers can switch between six cloud session request profiles before launching a game:

• 720p60 · android (default baseline)
• 720p-HQ · web windows · alias 720HQ
• 1080p-G · web windows · alias 1080
• 1080p-G8 · same as G · 8 Mbps request
• 1080p-H · native windows · alias 1080
• 1080p-HQ · web windows · alias 1080HQ

2. Technical Settings Menu (R3 in Catalog)

Press R3 inside the catalog to open the next-session experimental configuration panel (Opciones de la próxima sesión), adjust fields with D-Pad Up/Down/Left/Right, and press X to apply:

• Request Profile (Perfil de solicitud): Select among the 720p and 1080p request profiles above.
• Fallback Color Matrix (Color si el SPS no especifica la matriz): Auto (BT.709 for >=720p) or BT.601.
• CPU Scheduling & Affinity (CPU de la próxima sesión): CPU-0, CPU-1, CPU-2, or CPU-3.
• Decoder Pipeline Depth (Profundidad del decoder): Auto (720p: 1 · 1080p: 2), 1, or 2.
• Controller Sending (Envío del mando): Immediate (Inmediato) or 60 Hz (previous).
• Vibration (Vibración): Yes (Sí) or No.
• Audio Mode (Audio): New (Nuevo) or Previous (Anterior).

3. Automatic /data Session Diagnostics

Every streaming session writes bounded numeric diagnostic files to /data on the PS4 (/data/xcloud4-stream-*, /data/xcloud4-trace-*). These contain no tokens or credentials.

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Requirements and Installation

• Console: PlayStation 4 with GoldHEN (tested on PS4 Fat, firmware 12.00, GoldHEN v2.4b18.7).
• Subscription: An Xbox Game Pass plan that includes cloud gaming (PC Game Pass does not).
• Network: At least 15 Mbps stable internet connection, preferably via wired Ethernet.
• Installation: Copy XCloud4-0.7.52-lab.pkg to a USB drive or via GoldHEN FTP to /data/pkg and install it with the GoldHEN Package Installer.

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Mission, Non-Affiliation, and License

• Mission: Helping more people play next-gen games without buying a new console.
• Voluntary support: https://ko-fi.com/asapedgr (voluntary donations support development and do not grant access to games or subscriptions).
• Non-affiliation: Independent open-source project; not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft, Xbox, or Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• License: GPL-3.0-only. See LICENSE, THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md, and BUILDING.md.