19 ESSENTIAL ROG Ally and X Ally Accessories. What is your pick?

[@MainCave]

Where to buy : Epidemic Sound 7 Day Free Trial : share.epidemicsound.com/haflx2 Baseus Power Bank : www.amazon.com/dp/B08JV788NL?... Anker 737 : amzn.to/3psSWli Screen Protector : TBC Sandisk 1tb Card : amzn.to/3r6RNAp Sandisk 512gb Card : amzn.to/3NtBp4t Alternative Sandisk Pro 1tb : amzn.to/3CReGu3 Alternative Samsung Pro 512gb : amzn.to/3CQqtJe Official case : www.asus.com ROG Cetra : amzn.to/3NT3a7R Alternative headphones Sony Inzone H7 : amzn.to/3prpps7 KiwiHome Dock : TBC Official Charging Dock : www.asus.com Plastic Desk Stand : amzn.to/44oIqug 90° USB-C Adapter : amzn.to/3r3cw89 USB Hub : amzn.to/44p1E2N Anker 100W Plug : amzn.to/444YNfD Green 100W Plug : amzn.to/3NOHBoZ Xbox Controller : amzn.to/44leZZZ Xbox Elite Core : amzn.to/3JAD2fz Alternative controller : 8BitDO Ultimate : amzn.to/44sY3AV CIY Keyboard : amzn.to/3CTmtru Aerox 3 : amzn.to/3r6GdoP Logitech Pebble : amzn.to/444HMCf Foldable Keyboard : amzn.to/46qIRGd TomToc Arccos : www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZYFV1GD?... Thumbstick caps : amzn.to/3JBsixo Thumbstick protector : amzn.to/3Nz7Cas 1tb SSD : amzn.to/3NA5mzM

[@RhoodyTV]

I’m glad you mentioned that if your running in turbo mode with that battery pack you will need a higher output then it provides. 737 is ideal for people that are juicing! Thanks for not misleading people, Great video and cheers!

[@TheMikkelet]

the turbo mode when docked issue is a labelling bug, not a performance bug. If your dock or powerbank supports 60W, your ally will be in 30W even if it is showing 25W

[@AcidRain24]

How so? Can you explain 🤔 I'm not smart 😢

[@TheMikkelet]

@@AcidRain24 The ROG Ally performs best when it's in the famed 30W turbo mode. This means the device will draw more power to give you better performance. This is indicated in the command center when it shows "30W" - as opposed to the 25W setting. Right now, the only way to achieve the 30W indicator is to use the powerbrick that came with your Ally. If you use your 3rd party wallplug or a powerbank, your Ally will only show the 25W indicator, even if your powerbank/plug actually support higher wattage. HOWEVER, it's a *labelling* issue in command center, nothing more. If your 3rd party bank/plug supports 60W, then your ally WILL be in 30W turbo mode even if it only shows 25W. It's a UI bug, not a hardware bug.

[@TheMikkelet]

@@AcidRain24 You can easily test this by using a charger that supports 60W. If your Ally is able to hit 30W+ then you're all good to go, no need to use first party charger

[@SwitchedOn]

Great overview, definitely some things there I want for my Ally. Battery bank is a must really and oddly out of all the things you showed, the right angle USB-C adapter is high on the list!

[@r4yker442]

Do keep in mind, that vast majority of airlines only allow powerbanks up to ~25Ah (or 100Wh); anything in between 100Wh and 160Wh requires permission from an airline (and +160Wh are outright banned). So if you plan to fly anywhere, go with maximum of 25000mah powerbanks, otherwise you might kiss it goodbye at security gate. If planes are not a concern for you, go with whatever floats your boat, such as this Baseus.

[@GBM6988]

Glad you pointed that out thank you!

[@shanebroomhall]

Really enjoyed your video, I just got the ROG extreme 2 days ago, have an external monitor, xbox controller, have ordered a stand usb-c dock, and a 2TB internal hdd, and some Samsung ear buds. Out of this, I have ordered the right angle USB, bag, and keyboard. Thanks for the tips. I am looking forward to having my Rog Ally being my Windows Switch like gaming console.

[@Klayton-y8l]

How you liking it

[@mepm]

30w in turbo isn't the problem with 3rd party docks and chargers, its the 45w boost in turbo and manual modes. When using the official charger you get 45w instead of 30.

[@ontil68]

I know... older vid. But.. i had to comment an appreciation for these! Like really nice suggestions bud!! Most of the others I've watched all suggest waaay odd stuffs. Lol. Yours tho hits all the sweet spots so thank you a few months later, care i just picked up the ally today and am going through the mountains of updates... 😂

[@MainCave]

Glad you like them

[@topgun7115]

2 more I got the nekteck 100w charger and charges the ally to 30w turbo just like the original and is white to match with 3 ports with a 10ft cable I went jsaux or Anker 100w cable not an issue. Also if you want a one big case to bring everything I got the Spigen case for the steam deck. It holds it firmly and a hardcase with tons of storage for everything in the go! Good video

[@Robdc89]

I'd go for a egpu if you want more performance, the GPD G1 is what i use, now of course for on the go use, its not useful due, to it's bulk and needs to be constantly plugged in, but for a dock its pretty good plus its cheaper than the Asus egpu's although they are higher spec. Only down side is that it doesn't have a stand.

[@Sharpzee]

I myself really like the Shoulder bag from Jsaux it is kinda big but atleast i know it has enough protection for it

[@anubis7734]

I got a Halo Bolt battery bank about 38000mh and it gave me almost 2 extra hours of play time on the ff7 remake

[@DimiArt]

You forgot 1 thing on this list, which is the gundam skin for your rog ally, looks super sleek and clean

[@BeautifulkidHaybkid1-gw4vr]

Oh, by the way, if you’re also wondering you guys can go pick up a stylus pin because I play Minecraft on my rog ally and let’s just say it’s very hard to move my finger

[@SirPurplekirby]

Dbrands is the one i went with it fit 100% true to screen size

[@LAChargers-Content]

Just got one open box excellent condition from best buy for $340.... what a deal even if i set it up to use as a pc

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

I wanna buy an Xbox Series X but it's never available in Malaysia! Thankfully, ROG Ally allows me to buy an Xbox controller!

[@starvr]

You forgot the addon that I can't live without, Pico 4 VR headset (or Quest 2/3 if you're so inclined). Yes, you can play full desktop/steamvr games on the Ally, even Half Life Alex plays pretty well, just don't expect PC performance.

[@JoshuaDavis-f1l]

I have the asus ROG Ally and I travel with work, I have the spigen tough armour case, this is for the steam deck and ROG Ally but it offers amazing protection, its a clam shell case and has a protective velcro strap to hold it inplace when transiting also has aa large zipped pocket with a hidden zipper inside for memory cards, in the large pocket i can fit the officia, charger and my aerox 5 wireless ateelseries mouse, it feels premium and is made from quality materials and all for a decent price believe it was around £30

[@MainCave]

Nice one 👍🏻

[@Baumie11]

I really want a portable SSD so I have extra storage but can’t settle on which brand to get!

[@iPro_dukt]

An ally with OLED screen, more storage and better battery will be s winner. Id rather wait

[@monkeytrident]

@Main Cave awesome video, my Rog Ally Z1 Extreme 2tb arrives in a few days, can I ask what is that launcher you are using for your games that are displayed ? and keep up the good work.

[@MainCave]

Thank you 👍🏻 The launcher is Playnite. HTH

[@FaeezHendricks]

I bought a 128gb and inserted it in. Tried installing emudeck. It got hot and died immediately. Ill never use the sd card slot again. Ill rather get a larger dock that has an sd card slot to be safe. Imagine i bought a 512gb or 1tb sd card only for it to die a few minutes after inserting it.

[@joseabraham777]

Dont use SD cards on the ally, better replace the internal SSD, it’s too easy. (My SD card port died too, now I have 2TB of internal SSD)

[@FaeezHendricks]

@@joseabraham777 yeah hey. Did you do the 2230 SSD or the conversion 2280?

[@edip818]

I had the same experience. Mine was a 1tb though.🎉

[@FaeezHendricks]

@@edip818 that's the worst cause that isn't exactly cheap.

[@NoonMight]

All the reviews say the raikiri pro isn’t worth it, so i got it to find out, i can due a return if i keep the packaging (if i don’t like it)

[@gambitgambitgambit]

How was it?

[@AtlasRega]

Will you be doing one for the Ally X when it comes out?

[@MainCave]

Most likely but I have a feeling it will probably be extremely similar to my original Ally accessories video. 👍🏻

[@Defensivepepe7]

I missed the Rokid Max or Xreal Glasses, I think they pair great with these devices for a trip

[@bingobanana7848]

Just to confirm, the turbo mode. can it be used from the official charger ? The one which is in the box

[@eugene9122]

literally added everything you shown in my cart lol, did an amazing job showcasing everything as well as providing a second options just in case my only question is for using with a monitor, would you recommend 1080, 1440, or 4k? I don’t expect top graphics with this especially being I have a ps5 with my 4k monitor. Looking at getting a second monitor and just curious what i should look at for the ROG? again thanks for an amazing breakdown. Definitely added a 👍🏽 (hope you see this before time to purchase 🙏🏽)

[@MainCave]

Here’s for that. Glad it helped. As for the monitor I’d say 1080 as you’ll get a much better framerate but if you can get 4k may as well as you can still run 1080 but have the 4k option.

[@eugene9122]

@@MainCave thanks for the quick response, I’ll look up 1080p monitors

[@asherplease1957]

Hey, I bought the US version of that same 100 watt Anker brick, and it still does not trigger the 30 watt mode. It REALLY is illusive.

[@MainCave]

Hi there, it really should, just make sure you’re on the latest Ally update (via MyAsus) as that has fixed issues with it showing 25/30w

[@Blind-Matter]

What is the ui of where we can see your games @12:00? Is it playnite? If so, can you link what theme you're using and addons etc? Really looks awesome.

[@MainCave]

Hi there. Yes it’s Playnite with the JHero theme 👍🏻

[@Blind-Matter]

@@MainCave Awesome, thanks for the swift response. Checking it out now.

[@michaelholt5419]

I'm about to be picking one of these up in a few days but everything online says to just pretend the sd card reader doesn't exist. so, 7 months later, does your sd still work?

[@Rflea175]

11:48 hi just got my thumb stick protectors and these were great because on my VR it was Finna like be rusty and then when I bought these like I could like it was still kind of rusty, but like it wasn’t rusty no more like I could actually move I could actually press it down. It was one of the buttons, not the buttons one of the you know it had a little bit of drift so yeah 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48 11:48

[@AA21A]

Official dock charger comes with UK plugs in the box or I have to get UK version because in the website it shows only US type.

[@MainCave]

I got mine from ASUS and was a uk plug.

[@GDoggProductions]

that was a really good video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 nice one!

[@MainCave]

Cheers mate, appreciate the comment.

[@mus1c154dd1ct10n]

thanks for your nice tips! a appreciate this video :)

[@6ix_dizzy]

The travel bag is cool

[@yrntony6175]

It says it has a built in mic but I can't talk in party chats ? Do I need headphones for friends to hear me I thought it worked like the ps5 controller has a built in mic and u can jus talk to the controller it's weird the asus I can use mic to like look stuff up but not to talk to friends

[@GBM6988]

New sub, I just got my Ally Z1 2 weeks ago I didn't opt for the extreme version. But how I use it I play a lot on xbox cloud and I use GeForce Now so I don't need the extra cores. Now I'm finding it to be my hybrid tablet/laptop during the day and at night i game on it. But anyways loved your video I might get that foldable keyboard that thing looked really cool so thank you for your video and sorry this is 8 months late.

[@VizioN-Scope]

That powerbank is great but if your going on holiday you can't have it with you on a Airplane. Max allowed is 27000mAh (100Wh). Those are the rules here in Europe, can maybe be different in the US.

[@ChrisRainHeart]

What about pair of such devices? Or this isn't allowed too?

[@VizioN-Scope]

@@ChrisRainHeart From what i've read. You can have 2 powerbanks with you but the total amount of them together can't be over 27000mAh and 100Wh. So you can have 2 this big or smaller: 13500mAh (50Wh) + 13500mAh (50Wh) = 27000mAh (100Wh) in total. The easiest way to know for sure, is to call your airline company.

[@VinnyUnion]

Why is everyone so obsessed with airplanes Do you all go flying frequently or what?

[@r4yker442]

@@VizioN-Scope One correction: limit of 2 powerbanks only applies to powerbanks in 100-160Wh range + requires permission from the airline. Anything below 100Wh is not limited by any means.

[@ominousview]

Hey thanks for the video and info. Stick covers and protectors are good ideas. Just a few questions, I have the same Baseus charger but am only able to get 20 V and 1.7-2 A. So nowhere near the 65W it can deliver, are you having the same issue and what cable do you use. Also having issues getting Turbo mode with 65W and 100W chargers, are there differences between newer and older chargers or is Power Delivery specs different between US and rest of the world

[@MainCave]

I will test my Baseus but all seems good so far (apart from not getting dull turbo). As for chargers the ones I have do the job

[@Cole6483]

Hey man just wondering if you've seen any good external fans for the ally as its docked, just wanna keep it a little more cool if i can 😂

[@petewilson2054]

Found this a brilliantly informative video. Can I just ask. I am actually thinking of getting rid of my rog g20 and just using the ally for both on the go and at home. Wise or not? This video kinda tips me towards doing it.

[@MainCave]

I don’t own the g20 so can’t compare. All I can tell you is that I’ve really REALLY enjoyed using this. Surprised me when I got it how much I use it. The only issue is the battery sucks, but just get the battery bank. 👍🏻

[@petewilson2054]

@@MainCave yeah I got a big anker power bank and I get easy extra 3 hours on performance mode playing red dead. I haven’t even turned on my gaming pc since getting this so I’m really torn

[@Swampbugz]

Good video! Where did you get the black grips for the white xBOX controller?

[@MainCave]

Cheers. Its an Elite controller that comes in the colour scheme

[@sirchi8731]

​@@MainCavewhat was the powe bank battery the white colored one did u use. I use my asus rog on the go

[@HawkNocturnal]

I need precision rings tbh! These sticks are a little bit to loose for me. But the kontrolfreek precision rings dont fit. Anyone know of some that does ?

[@The_Official_Him]

FYI: You should wait for an sd card as the ROG ALLY sufferes from problems that could break the sd card

[@JJman6547]

Hi I just subscribed, I have a question? How is your SD card holding up? I’m scared to invest in one and I really don’t want to go through the hassle of upgrading the ssd

[@MainCave]

Hi there. Hate to break this to you but I upgraded my SSD. However, don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as you’d think. There’s loads of guides out there and I’d say it was one of the easier “mods” I’ve done. Give it a go.

[@Thejadeway]

Great video mate!

[@MainCave]

Cheers pal, appreciate it

[@VeegovonDOOM]

Stunting on us with a docking station that's not out yet. 😄

[@MainCave]

Yeah, sorry, only one I have that works and wasn’t going to recommend ones that are trash (I have 2 of them).

[@ChrisRainHeart]

Yep, 65W charger or powerbank will not help you to get into turbo mode when dock station is used. Official "dock" isn't dock at all, it's a useless garbage. And default paper "stand" thing is just a joke. Anyway - thanks for the vid. Good work!

[@MainCave]

Agree….. on some lol Cheers 👍🏻

[@icemanx90]

The official case is like $40 and it’s pretty bad protection wise. It’s not a hard shell like what you should have on something that expensive.

[@scottspink8722]

Have you had issues with card reader, been thinking about getting an ally for while but the sd card thing is making me wary

[@MainCave]

So many reports of it happening isn’t there. I went with the SSD upgrade which is easy and “safer”. Having said that, I went months without any issue of an sd card in mine.

[@scottspink8722]

@@MainCave Seems like Asus have been a little slack addressing this problem, seems like you have to just hope it doesnt happen and if it does your only choice is to spend it back for a fixing and wait a couple of weeks, been thinking about MSI Claw for this reason

[@ThePacbaby270]

1:54 Playnite huh? I like it better than launchbox. Launchbox seems too slugish compared to playnite & Daijisho.

[@MainCave]

I think they all have their pros and cons. I like playnite for the aesthetics and ease.

[@ThePacbaby270]

@@MainCave true. Playnite, I had to watch a bunch of KZbin vids & Reddit alot to get help. Lol. Launchbox is easier, but hate how slugish it is

[@MainCave]

Also I feel a bit begrudged to pay for one when there are decent free alternatives. Yes theres a free version but the paid one has all the bells and whistles.

[@shadow45ac]

I really want to buy the ally however, I’m not sure if I would be able to game competitively online. Could anyone possibly give me some insight?

[@LazyTeeRex]

Use a keyboard and mouse

[@RadarLok]

Do wired mouse and keyboard work with it if I have a dock for it with usb ports

[@MainCave]

Yes 👍🏻

[@Limitless200]

Playnite. A man of taste I see.

[@Mr.Cheese777]

Is it safe to use an sd card I’ve been seeing reviews saying that the system as been frying the sd card making it unusable, so I am hesitant to buy an sd card at the moment.

[@MainCave]

Ive heard that too. I have since put in a 2tb SSD so no need for an SD card. Plus adding a SSD is so easy, well worth doing

[@Mr.Cheese777]

@@MainCave heard there is also an issue with installing a new Ssd. saying that you would essentially have to bypass couple of stuff in order for it to actually work idk.

[@glitchyrebex6934]

i just wanted to know, what was that app in the intro of the vid?

[@MainCave]

Playnite

[@glitchyrebex6934]

thx@@MainCave

[@justin_lee3005]

Does anyone know what front end he’s using for his game library?

[@MainCave]

Playnite 👍🏻

[@a24420980]

Hello, I want to ask how do you store game records? I've been researching for a long time but can't find it, and I have to play it again every time😢

[@hw909]

Hey bro what is the program you are using on the monitor screen at 4:38

[@MainCave]

Playnite 👍🏻

[@hw909]

@@MainCave thank you bro

[@devtv6260]

Has the SD card overheating issue been fixed in 2024?

[@Googleaccount-iz4oh]

No

[@Googleaccount-iz4oh]

Still shit i have external sd slot in my usb c hub works just as good but you have a dangly thing on it no problem for when its docked but awkward when handheld

[@hw909]

Does anyone know the game launcher program name at 0:00

[@StrongDeath91]

Do you need a dock to use a controller?

[@MainCave]

Not if you want to use bluetooth. If you want 2.4 then youd need a dock to accommodate the dongle (or just plug it in the top usb-c which is a bit awkward)

[@X862go]

yes!

[@ariefbahari]

did you experience any issues with your SD card?

[@MainCave]

No I haven’t

[@paralysedcrayfish]

Thanks to this video I’m now financially broke 😂 Great info 👍🏻

[@MainCave]

Don’t mention the several other accessories I bought that weren’t good enough and didn’t make the vid 😢

[@amithrajk9841]

Laptopineka better ano bro? For this price.

[@DarthCuda]

Published 1 yr ago, title was edited to include Ally X.

[@MainCave]

everything featured works for the X and the OG 👍🏻

[@GOKU.23]

Try playing Battlefield 1 on TV, my friend

[@MrBigpappaT]

Your links are fir different products. I.e the powe bank

[@MainCave]

Yeah, unfortunately the Baseus is in and out of stock and seeing as it’s an Amazon one link Amazon decides where to take you. I try to keep them up to date but it changes more than I can.

[@remusracingro3884]

I subscribed

[@jpnn80]

As the ROC Cetra settings are not available in the windows version of Armoury Crate, how did you enable gaming mode on them ?

[@MainCave]

Hold down the right bud for a couple of seconds til she says “gaming mode on”

[@Chrisprints3d]

The cetras were by far the worst headphones I had. I returned very quickly.

[@rocketgamer3878]

Why is that?

[@vladstark2091]

Is it SAFE to use SD cards on ROG Ally??

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem74]

No

[@pnvjuss08]

@@ihavetowait90daystochangem74stop capping

[@L.-..]

11:25 🤦‍♂

[@MainCave]

😂 So much harder

[@diederichgarz6317]

40000mah Power bank

[@junaldinsales]

What’s the point having keyboard, mouse and controller for handheld. Just get yourself a decent laptop or pc. Depicts the purpose of being a handheld machine.

[@jjayala]

Can't speak for the user but me personally I use one on my phone sometimes just if I'm doing typing or using DEX. If it fits in your travel bag and you got the time it's fun to game like that too (I'm a controller guy tho). And as previous said I'd love a gdp win max 2 but they are $$$$$$$$$$

[@MostDopeVisuals]

Lmao if you don’t agree with buying the accessories with this why even watch the video . Clearly it’s not for you . This is obviously for those also who may travel and maybe want some things that are portable to pull out. It’s not crazy he made this video

[@colesherman3961]

Try putting you desktop in your pocket.

[@ITzTricky_x]

Still use a Rog most of the time on the go, but now don’t need a large desktop taking up space when wanna do other stuff. It’s pretty handy.

[@Smi77y1]

Docked mode, on the bed control. Not to mention the occasional time you may need to do productivity. It makes a lot of sense actually.

[@Gato-Laranja-Mts]

Maybe get a PC if you need 19 accessories 😅

[@MainCave]

My pc won’t fit in the Tomtoc case 😢

[@Gato-Laranja-Mts]

@@MainCave indeed. That’s a problem. Gotta get another accessory for that.

[@asdxfey3919]

Rip to this guys memory card

[@MainCave]

Done the ssd upgrade since then. 😉