Microsoft Just Released a Bunch of Software Updates for the ROG Xbox Ally
The beta profiles optimize battery life by up to one hour for 40 popular games and improve load times and gamepad responsiveness on ASUS handhelds.
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Microsoft just released a bunch of software updates for the ROG Xbox Ally
Microsoft just released a spate of software updates for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld consoles. Perhaps the most notable feature is the introduction of default game profiles, which are available in a beta mode starting today. These are performance profiles tailored to specific games so they run perfectly on the handhelds. Once enabled, the software will automatically balance the frame rate and power consumption to strike the perfect bal…
ROG Xbox Ally gets Default Game Profile support
Save some battery, boost some frames. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X now support Default Game Profiles, with Microsoft saying the feature will “automatically balance frame rate… and power consumption for 40 supported games”. “This means smoother, more enjoyable gameplay and extended battery life, without requiring manual adjustments,” Microsoft said. “For example, in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the Default Game Profile can add nearly an hour…
Microsoft and Asus are continuing to refine the ROG Xbox Ally. New default profiles for games are now available in the preview channel, designed to make everyday handheld use a bit more relaxed. Instead of constantly tweaking TDP, FPS limits, and power-saving options, the system handles these things automatically... Read the full article: ROG Xbox Ally: Xbox distributes new default profiles for games
Preview: ROG Xbox Ally Adds Default Game Profiles
The world of handheld gaming is witnessing remarkable advancements, and the gaming community’s feedback is playing a crucial role in shaping its future. Xbox, Windows, and ASUS have been actively listening to the inputs from players and are committed to enhancing the gaming experience on handheld devices. The recent updates to the ROG Xbox Ally […]
Microsoft officially announces Xbox Full Screen Experience for all Windows 11 devices, not just handhelds
Last Updated on November 24, 2025 If you were paying close attention to the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds launched last month, you may know that the Xbox-branded devices launched with a unique feature, the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE). This mode is designed to be more optimized for gaming, deferring unwanted Windows processes to ...
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