ASUS ROG ALLY X Complete Setup Guide

[@thattonytuna]

I spent all day yesterday just setting it up and installing games all night. Soon as i get out of work i actually get to play with it.

[@gmmgrey1852]

As a console player I forgot how annoying a pc was 😂. Will still be using it to stream games, but also have the option to play native on the Ally X, but updating a million things...is a B1tch lol

[@dafundraiser563]

@@gmmgrey1852I just got mines yesterday and all the updates have been a pain but I’m ready to test it out once I get off work today lol

[@Sportek24]

ok ... how was the experience ???

[@PRESCOD17]

How did u install games?

[@timsliu5017]

Yup setting up as Im typing. Setting up is a hassle but worthwhile. It's crazy to think to have all my pc games on the go.

[@faceofthemoment4571]

I just got the Ally X today in the mail and I’m blown away. I genuinely think the performance is much better than I anticipated. Played the latest Call of Duty nearly maxed out at 1080p and it’s super playable. Wow.

[@bennemans92]

Maxed out? At what FPS you playing then?

[@faceofthemoment4571]

@@bennemans92 Around 80-90.

[@bennemans92]

@@faceofthemoment4571 Maxed out settings at 1080p? Then you are using upscaling I guess?

[@faceofthemoment4571]

@@bennemans92 Correct!

[@bennemans92]

@@faceofthemoment4571 Cool :D Do you play on Turbo?

[@tjveith]

I've watched a million Rog Ally X videos to find out how to use the mouse, and you're the first one to actually show it. Thanks so much - great video.

[@bespinoza66]

I was so confused setting mine up today lol

[@AleksYurchenko]

Bought today X. I started from regular Windows Update, then Microsoft Store apps update, then updates in Armory Crate, and update in My Asus. It took 3+ hours.

[@128KB]

@@AleksYurchenko it's long isn't it? However it's done now and you can enjoy it!

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

Same. I spent the whole afternoon updating and still gamepass games didn't work. Had to log out and then in again and shit. Now it seems OK.

[@gursh3605]

@@PeteOnTheBeat ahhh thats what happeneing to me right now, its not letting me redeem the gamepass but ill try singing out and back in

[@gregoryfreeman9304]

You guys talked me into the X and so far I love it!! Great device!!

[@bicarbonateofsoda117]

This is the exact same for any ally version...minus actual devloat software. This is generic

[@kevinadaway8257]

As a newb to handheld gaming and not having used windows for over 10 years this video is spot on and really helpful 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Stalinfalcon]

@2:30 As a person who uses a trackball, not a mouse, that explanation completely made sense!

[@hsw703]

Just watched this at work . Will rewatch when I get home and follow on mine. Just bought one last night ran one match on black ops 6 . Ran smoothly no lag . This my 1st pc so it’s very different for me understanding how to get games and find certain things from ps5 and Xbox . But you explain and showed me very easy from other videos so I am following you now. And yes I got the 3months of gamepass in the u.s - thank you

[@jamesubl3377]

I got mine about 2 weeks ago. Also my first pc. Tried downloading games and black ops 6 works great, but madden 24 runs like crap. No idea what I'm doing... I love it for playing while connected to my wifi though.

[@HouseOfFunQM]

I’ve always had a dual-use gaming/programming PC. It’s genuinely amazing how much more space you have when using Windows, and not having thousands and thousands of crappy packages and installers laying around in WSL!

[@alvaro9333]

This device is amazing. Owning it for a week and can't stop playing on it lol

[@128KB]

you're absolutley right... cant put it down!!

[@rotembuhbut]

you didnt got black screen issue that alot of users posting about?

[@alvaro92]

@@rotembuhbutafter using it extensively on a daily basis haven’t had any issues. I think I already clocked over 250+ hours gaming on this thing lol

[@rotembuhbut]

@@alvaro92 I ask because the price of it in my country is like 1200$ so I don't want to be disappointed. Also tought about connecting it to external gpu as well and a screen and key board and mouse while at home. But only got rx6800 xt I don't think the drivers will play nice together

[@bigrab25]

Just bought one for my 9 year old for crimbo ,wasent going to set it up till crimbo ,but changed my mind after watching this ,

[@128KB]

oh yeah definitley get it set up before the big day. It's like setting up a new pc, some downloads and updates etc the first time. But it'll save the dissapointment on the big day of not being able to play it :)

[@jonislow]

Blessed 9 yr old! 😊

[@MarkyD91]

The remapping instead of pressing the sticks down is such a great idea. I'll be 100% doing that tomorrow ;-)

[@martinuribe3205]

IM SUCH A NEWBIE THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION AND LEARNING AS THIS IS MY SECOND HANDHELD AND THERES SO MUCH TO LEARN MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[@BlueshellGamer]

Edit. Apolagies i didnt realise. This is still the best tutorial on yt. Thank you

[@128KB]

Hang on... I didn't chapter this? I always chapter videos when I can, I'll do it now ;)

[@128KB]

Just checked... It was chaptered with timestamps, not sure why you didn't see that!

[@jimmy8404]

This is so useful. Haven't used a windows device or even a computer in 15 years so i wouldn't even know where to begin. I'm going to follow this to the point when i get mine

[@MaxpunchIDK]

This video is a great reminder how annoying Microsoft has become.^^

[@128KB]

So true, they need to make a handheld version of Windows

[@paulsegrue5133]

Windows 11 is a lot more user friendly than previous versions.I do think they will release a more streamlined handheld version in the future.

[@borky1987]

​@@paulsegrue5133 No, it's not... it's a buggy mess... 😅 Windows 10 on the other hand, was much better

[@paulsegrue5133]

@@borky1987 Different experiences for different people it seems, I had quite a few problems with Windows 10. Had to reset the software twice. Have had zero problems with 11 so far.

[@dannyvillatoro5756]

Worth it once you get past the initial setup!

[@MrMo-oh4wf]

4:21 I think you meant 'Armory Crate' not 'Command center'. Just FYI if you wanna re-dub that to make it less confusing. Anyways, thanks for the video! My Ally X arrives in a few hours and I cannot wait!

[@brianbaker4288]

Wife just surprised me with the X! Thanks for the info!!!

[@josephmitchell266]

What a lucky bloke!

[@gmmgrey1852]

Thanks man, very handy! Received mine today and going through all the steps so I don't forget haha. Especially removing all the bloat.

[@edssszy]

Just got my ally x 2 days ago and this is very helpful. I had the og but returned it before and knew some of the tips like core isolation and stuff but theres a lot here about armoury crate you explained. ❤ Would definitely love to see more of this tips and tricks vid they are totally helpful. 😊

[@samsquanch1382]

I love my ally x got it yesterday. And while windows may be finicky it’s a really nice thing to have I kinda treat it like a tablet so far so I don’t have an issue getting prints on it as it’s easy to clean etc

[@ellmango]

awesome video I'm considering buying one and having this in my pocket is gonna help so much, thank you

[@RedBlueKaraoke]

Thanks man , waiting for set up videos on YT. Will be following you from now on 👌

[@BellaSudlow]

Thank you so much really helped alot just got rid of my og ally as i hated the battery and fan noise just setup my ally X cant wait to game on it!!!

[@JBXxiv]

getting mine tonighttt thanks for this vid

[@shekakugaming7602]

Planing on getting one eventually got to save up

[@cinserrajr]

Great video! Thanks for all this info. Looking forward to the optimization video.

Nice. I am unboxing my rog ally x right now 😂

[@128KB]

Nice 👍

[@CyberJuanito]

Thank you so much sir! This was incredibly useful. I've been a PC guy most of my life so this all looks familiar but it's still real nice to have it all well organized in one video 👍🏼

[@128KB]

thanks dude

[@BRN2BNDAIR]

Cheers mate can't wait to setup mine!

[@user-hk7iy2vt5y]

Pretty new here but I love this channel

[@rlouis215]

Picking mines up today its at the store cant wait

[@128KB-News]

I feel singled out Andy... like you made this "beginners" guide just for me ;)

[@128KB]

Hahaha you better get following it then! ;)

[@supermac1749]

So far I love the ally x

[@Lxght_Lxght]

getting this for christmas!!! 🎉🎉

[@128KB]

You're going to LOVE it!

[@sjhan3530]

Just got my X. waiting to finish work to start setting up.....

[@inquisitivecat6107]

I ordered one of these so i can play some games lay in bed,it arrives tomorrow these comments make me think its gonna be a lot of fun

[@nazismomsrhos]

How do i set it up for ease of use for everyday users. Like lets say im surfing the web and i wanna use rb lb as my tabs buttons, B as back button, A as select, y as refresh etc.

[@RobnDob]

Can’t see the stuff on the screen as it’s too bright

[@JimGore-s2w]

Thanks so much...would never have done this correctly w/o your video

[@Сымбатной]

We wanna part 2!!!!! TIPS and TRIcs For better performance

[@128KB]

It's coming!

[@jpquinn4550]

Thank you for doing this video it’s very helpful 🙂👍🏻 I will definitely be watching the next video as I’m just going to be playing Games on it🙂👍🏻

[@roearchive6366]

I'm definitely getting the next gen! This vid has "sealed the deal" for me, as I really dig the navigation system - mouse + left/right clicking. But it'll have to wait, cuz I won't be getting it with IPS, only OLED + never getting first gen (this is not really Gen 2, but 1.5). Also, Windows is so porous (security), so for the time being, I'll probably be getting the Fold 6, haven't decided yet. Dex will be my "go to" rig for the next 6-12 months (at least) for security reasons. ;)

[@WarAlex16]

Windows made me restore my XPS 17 Settings and apps computer settings when setting up the Asus ally X today. Did all the Asus ally x windows updates, my Asus app updates and armory crate updates restore Asus Ally X battery and performance settings? Or should I be worried that it copied my XPS 17 settings? Man I don’t think I had to worry about this with my steam deck lol. Debating if I should reset my Asus Ally X to a brand new computer. I didn’t want to restore my XPS 17 but windows made me in the beginning. I had no option for brand new PC.

[@901ThaTruth]

Thanks a lot for this video! I would have been lost without it 😂😅!

[@128KB]

You're welcome!

[@guacool]

haven’t got it yet but if i want to upgrade the internal storage, would it be better to upgrade it before booting up?

[@jadebrady5826]

Great video as always. Thanks again. I forgot about disc clean ups 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ Also just BIOS update took ages so much so I thought it had died on me. Luckily it didn’t.

[@128KB]

Yeah bios takes ageeeeeessss and you're welcome! :D

[@YourmomIdid]

You guys get momory errors when using cloud recovery? I did seems to work fine though. No errors in sfc.

[@jadebrady5826]

@@YourmomIdid not during cloud recovery that bit went smoothly for me. Just the ASUS bios update that seemed to make it go crazy.

[@Stalonage]

What a great channel. So many good videos. Cant wait to binge tonight! Question, does your left joystick feel a little "grindy" for lack of a better word? My left and right feel different. Right is smooth as butter, left feels a little , off.

[@VCh4r]

This is a beautiful review 👏

[@128KB]

you absolute beast Now, when we playing cod?

[@VCh4r]

@@128KB I’m down whenever, let me know! 😉

[@rekestudios]

Subscribed 😊 looking forward to that optimisation vid.

[@128KB]

Thank you! Next week should be up :)

[@tyedouglas03]

i don’t understand why when i map the keyboard and mouse stuff it doesn’t work on games for me

[@myenemysenemy1043]

Legend 🎉

[@michaeleason1217]

I just bought my Ally X today and although it feels a little cheaper design and build wise than my PS Portal, I'm hoping it turns into my everything emulator from NES-Xbox360.

[@DeezSpoiledEggz]

What did you set your GPU ? Did you leave it at 8 or bump it to 16 ?

[@usmclucas]

0:00 Not yet but I already ordered!

[@vernonjesseadams]

Waiting for my Ally X to arrive and wanted to get a jump on it. What is the brand of screwdriver you are using on the desk? Is that a fanttik? And if so what model.

[@damianc8586]

I just got my Ally X today and I stuck at the installing section, it’s pretty annoying.

[@canosta9174]

Nice Video Bro, I also Plan to get a Ally X and want to run Atlas OS 10 which is an improvement between 1 - 1,5 GB freed up RAM space. Would like to see u do that 👍🏼

[@Joeperez12]

Great video bro help out a lot. I just bought mine recently, how ever i cannot play do to the microsoft store doesn't open on my device I don't know how to fix it. And yes I'm new to handheld o pc gaming for that matter

[@KawasakiZ-mi1vs]

as someone who has never gamed on pc but only on ps5, could this be an easy transition for me? Is it easy to start up and play for someone who is not used to PC gaming?

[@badboy250984]

The Rog ally x is a pc. Is basically a laptop with controller so you operate it exactly the same as a pc. If you want console like experience, steam deck is the one but is limited to steam games ( i know you can have ways to install non steam games) and not as powerful as ally x.

[@strider775]

What about setting up an micro sd card?

[@jimmytimber7074]

It's pretty easy to set up the micro SD card. You throw it in the trash can and upgrade the SSD if you need more space.

[@gowthamaprasadvenkitapathi6989]

Legion go vs Ally x . Which is better?

[@Buffer0verflow]

I have both and love the Ally more. What's better? Thumb sticks, speakers, battery life, speakers, easier to travel with, and did i mention speakers???????

[@RavenTeamCharlie]

While this does appear to be quite frustrating I have to say this would be part of the fun for me personally. Especially if it’s day 1 of ownership. But can see that a large portion of people wouldn’t want to go through this.

[@VeegovonDOOM]

Great vid.

[@128KB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rml695]

One big reason that I’m looking at this is because of windows. I know that windows has its problems, but there’s more to it than just compatibility of games for me. The magnifier on the steam deck is not a very good one, and I know the one that’s built into windows like the back of my hand. I’m wondering if there’s someway to map one of these game controls to the keyboard combination “Windows + =“ so that I can use it anywhere inside of the system like I can with a regular laptop or the Nintendo switch?

[@headbannz7401]

Setting mine up with you playing in the back ground while commenting on my phone🙏🏿🔥😂

[@128KB]

amazing!! hope you're enjoying it

[@headbannz7401]

@@128KB I am! Thank you for being as skilled and informative as you are! I might need you for direction with this thing in the future😂

[@christophermoffit5821]

I'm looking at getting a ASUS ROG ALLY X for my downtime at work to play call of duty multiplayer online. My main concern is though internet wise would my regular Verizon mobile hotspot be able to keep a stable connection for COD? Or is there a better solution?

[@gilbertsp6935]

Hi, do you have to check and o all this kinds of updates monthly? Or is it just a one time thing when you buy it? Thankyou

[@amir_hamzah]

Any plans of testing out the ally x with an egpu. I know it’s expensive, maybe contact some manufacturers for a review product

[@128KB]

No plans as of yet, as you mentioned they're crazy expensive. We'll see if we can contact anyone that wants to loan us one for a video.

[@YourmomIdid]

Egpu would be great but it’s not a high end gaming rig replacement. Lower expectations on gaming & love it.

[@BlueshellGamer]

Where can I get a chair like that? Love it! Btw, I had an issue with my ally X not updating windows. I had to fresh install. When i first went to reset this pc. It wouldnt let me. I had to choose update windows online for it to work. But once it did.. all was great. Everything updated perfectly.

[@SaqibAhmed-j8g]

HEY .SIR HOW TO CHECK THAT OUR (ROG ALLY X) IS NEW OR USED ?

[@justinwtolbert]

Is there any way to use a Ethernet usbc port? Or is it incapable of that function. I have a j5 usbc to Ethernet and usb

[@ohioroots]

Are you sure your not jack frags?

[@abdel48user]

Do you need to buy a Microsoft license key needed because I don't have an account

[@lexbeltran1354]

No

[@Philantronic]

I have a specific problem. When I open up Steam (Desktop view) my mouse stopps working and I can only use the touchscreen. Can you help?

[@YourmomIdid]

Same, i see why people like the touchpad. 2 buttons left side above the D-pad hit/press the bottom button. There is a option called control mode switch between gamepad and desktop to use joystick as a mouse.

[@jasonosborne7066]

Can you have discord open and running while playing so you can chat with friends while gaming?

[@slaterhtx7219]

I only play multiplayer shooters and sports games, would the ally x be a better bet than the oled deck? I also like browse alot to stream movies and sports.

[@SvGPlayer831]

i spent my whole first day owning the rog ally x setting everything up lol

[@TheReallyRealKim]

Still didnt receive my ally but definetly gonna use this vid as a guide

[@128KB]

I hope it arrives soon for you!

[@rekestudios]

UK?

[@jpquinn4550]

@@rekestudios I’m in uk to I phoned them earlier and they said we should be getting them the first week of August because they didn’t have enough SSD drive’s and because of the Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage.

[@a.y.s.101]

Is the 4tb samsung 990 pro a good driver to install on rog ally X? I just got mine and im not really familiar with these things any advice would be highly appreciated.

[@michaelclark2594]

Thanks again Andy! Still haven’t received my X😢

[@128KB]

Oh no! Any news?

[@michaelclark2594]

@@128KB supposed to be coming tomorrow, but I have received any tracking updates since Tuesday. Fingers crossed ig🤷🏾‍♂️

[@YourmomIdid]

🙏

[@sirdromos2769]

can i upgrade my ssd already without turning the console on ? or do i have to clone the 1to ssd ?

[@shekakugaming7602]

Googel told me I could do do a limited setup is that true

[@jakkudemoff3043]

When playing black ops 6, in the graphic settings I'm only getting a basic menu with no quality settings, fsr or anything - am I missing something ?

[@ciaranmcguckinhasfun4334]

for some reason im playing a game on gamepass and I can only play it with a keyboard. But when I play it on the cloud it picks up the controls on the ally. Any help?

[@brianhangfaing4946]

do i have to plug in power while doing all these set-ups and updates?

[@128KB]

@@brianhangfaing4946 I'd recommend it, yeah

[@luchisuavey9930]

Thank you very much for this video. I’ll do the exact things you did when I get my own.

[@Goalier95]

That Armoury Crate software looks or seems to be very snappy and works when deployed compared to the Legion Go Space on my Legion Go.

[@paulsegrue5133]

Love that you can turn on and off AFMF in the command centre now. Have been really impressed with the Asus software for the Ally and it just keeps improving.

[@tehacz]

Do you have any idea why I do not have the option for 3 months free game pass? :(

[@rotcod1771]

Can you use Command Center while playing a game? Playing Carrion through Steam and hit CC button but the overlay doesn't appear- neither does volume when adjusting volume. I hit Crate button and then CC will appear

[@av1155G]

Awesome video! I can’t seem to set the remap for the function buttons on my Ally x, only the default ones work. I want to set function + option button to Xbox Button through Actions, but the voice text thing keeps popping up :/

[@ArjunTella]

22 minutes to set this up. Steam deck only takes 4 minutes and you are good to go wow!

[@YourmomIdid]

Delayed gratification, might be some things it does that steam deck doesn't.

[@stratoskampourhs3203]

May i ask if i can use it for programming?

[@YourmomIdid]

Works great as a desktop. Long as you're fine 1080 resolution. I don't see why it wouldn't work. I don't do the level of programming you do but yes it will program.

[@EricThompson-b7z]

Had to send my allyx back just got a new one just setting again lol

[@128KB]

@@EricThompson-b7z oh no what happened to it? Glad you've got a replacement!

[@JasonSowder]

How to make left joystick move the mouse? I don’t see it?

[@128KB]

@@JasonSowder in armoury crate go to the remap section and change it there

[@alluringming]

The ally x looks nice but i want handheld to be playable out of box and not have to do all this setting up, why i been eying the steamdeck as of late. Though i heard vale offering there os to other companies making handheld companies so hope asus and others might use it if its true.

[@Lxght_Lxght]

well aside from the annoying setup, this, imo, is by far the best handheld. steamdeck ONLY does steam games so you can’t play cod, or xbox games… ect.

[@tkreutz3]

Thanks for Video, in Germany we got also 3 Month Game Pass - I have seen thee Cloud Restore / Upgrade Video, but my Question is, can I use the Advanced Bios Cloud Restore also to Backup the Full System including Updates for example on my Asus TOR NAS. The Asus Tor comes with a Backup Tool, but this ist not a Backup Tool für System Backup- und Recovery. There are commercial Backup Tools for Windows, like Acronis True Image. But the Cloud Backup could do it well too ? Thanks.

[@TehSmithy]

14:01 you meant stolen device... why am I leaning towards buying this expensive device

[@steddyrunks]

my ally x only goes to 8? how do i get the 16 gb of ram option?

[@YourmomIdid]

? Sure it's not a ally instead of ally x. Ally x has 24gb. I don't believe it's upgradeable. maybe your talking about the gpu memory allocation part? idk i have 4-16 all as options in armoury crate se.

[@kimcham7690]

Weird mine is only showing 8 also, did you figured how to get it to show 16?

[@steddyrunks]

​@@kimcham7690 Yea so I updated and then restarted the device. Make sure drivers are updated too. But after turning it back on I saw the option. I think it's a little glitch.

[@Anthonygoodman]

Would you recommend the ally x for a console gamer with no pc experience who looking to play AAA games handheld ?

[@paulsegrue5133]

Windows in not overly difficult to use even in a compact handheld. There are tons of online guides if you're stuck.

[@chilllovetaflex]

@@Anthonygoodman no might as well get a steam deck ally is literally a pc lots of tweaking and updates and settings

[@YourmomIdid]

Maybe not AAA but some pc games that aren't demanding. Depends on what you want to play and if you would like the portability.