These YouTubers Have Put a Steam-Like OS on the ROG Xbox Ally X

Linux Speeds Up Xbox ROG Ally X - Up to 32% More FPS While Windows Falls Behind

HANDHELD NEWS – Swap Windows for Bazzite and the Xbox ROG Ally X can jump by as much as 32% in frame rate. A YouTuber shows faster wake-from-sleep and steadier FPS on Linux, highlighting how Microsoft’s current software experience lags on handheld.   One YouTuber replaced the Xbox ROG Ally X’s default Windows with Bazzite, a Linux-based OS, and recorded a substantial uplift. In certain titles, the handheld delivered up to 32% higher FPS. The tak…

These YouTubers have put a Steam-like OS on the ROG Xbox Ally X

Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Bazzite, a Steam-like Linux-based operating system, was installed on a ROG Xbox Ally X. It appears the OS may offer better gaming performance than Windows. Bazzite also wakes faster, offers more control, and may be slightly more energy-efficient. When the ROG Xbox Ally X launched, it received a lot of mixed reviews. While many found the hardware to be fine, it’s the software that has been the main …

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is being held back by Windows – running Linux boosts game performance

(credit: Kevin Lee / The Shortcut)🤷‍♂️ The Asus ROG Ally X performs better with Linux, despite Microsoft’s optimization efforts for Windows 11 on handhelds📈 YouTubers ETA Prime and Cyber Dopamine demonstrated significant frame rate gains in some games when using Bazzite (a Linux OS)😴 Linux also offered more reliable sleep/resume functionality and similar battery life with increased efficiency✋ However, Linux limits game accessibility due to a…

Xbox ROG Ally X Sees Up to 32% Higher FPS on Linux vs. Windows Among Other Benefits

See full bio Shaheer Zahid Currently serving as a News Reporter at Tech4Gamers, I have the privilege of combining my love for gaming with the art of storytelling. My role involves crafting engaging narratives that keep our audience abreast of the latest developments in the gaming world. See full bio Story Highlight One YouTube user swapped Xbox ROG Ally X’s Windows OS for Bazzite, a Linux-based OS, and saw a considerable performance increase. …