Updated ASUS ROG Ally Tips for 2024!!

[@batpixel]

Here is my latest ASUS ROG Ally update video (August 2024) ▶ kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2PWgZqGiL56ftk ASUS ROG Ally playlist: ▶ kzbin.info/aero/PLX1aRoykdY1fLoavPv3HegKnERCYxteq5 Retro Handheld Reviews playlist: ▶ kzbin.info/aero/PLX1aRoykdY1e3bNPoADH0N8jbv64TqRTb

[@TheRealAdachi]

I’m so glad they made easy to turn off cpu boost. Even though the sd card reader is still a persistent issue I bought one of these devices today because I saw the software and constant updates from asus really improved the ally

[@batpixel]

Yeah I'm glad they are improving it the best they can. You'll get an extended warranty on the SD card reader issue. Also keep your receipt for your SD card in case it ever breaks. But they're being reasonable about it. I'm going to be making an updated video soon too, as my latest one was in January

[@TheRealAdachi]

@@batpixelcan’t wait to see it!

[@JamieR]

I made a macro that alt + f4 with function + settings, and alt + tab on AC left setting button. Plus Riva on left bumper and 40 or 60 FPS lock on right bumper. Saves a lot of time. I also run in 900p or 720 upscale and get 60 FPS with higher fidelity settings on most games. At such a small screen size it looks good either way, and the effects, texture, shadow, etc settings make up for it. Image is crisp either way. Also added 7 modes in manual watt from 7 to 23w to be able to quickly switch based on game. Plus all the typical windows fixes like core isolation of, page files, turn off windows effects, disable everything not getting related, setting to game priority in myasus etc.

[@batpixel]

That’s awesome. Thanks for the information! Yeah there’s so much you can do. It’s amazing what the community has figured out and 3rd party softwares that enhance the device. I recently posted a video about a 3rd party software to debloat

[@snowsz1391]

Excuse me, what you did exactly, especially with the page file? I would love to know what settings you tweaked

[@MrDesibuoy]

Would like to know the ALL those enhancements please @@batpixel

[@batpixel]

@@MrDesibuoycheck out my other ROG Ally videos for more tips

[@flobbergassy]

Subscribed. Just picked up an ROG Ally last week and really want to use it for emulation and to play all the indie games I missed while I'm out and about.

[@batpixel]

That’s awesome. I love emulation on it and I’m discovering new games as well. Welcome to the channel! 👌🏻🦇

[@mindlessoblivion8861]

For the first tip did you keep your settings you changed in the last video or have you kept them? Referring to the cp boost. I found the tip from the last video really helped

[@batpixel]

It’s the exact same thing. You can just do it by the click of a button now 👌🏻

[@Fuzzy6262]

​@@batpixel If we leave everything disabled, will the new selector work for turning it on when we want?

[@anderson318s]

I have had this system for 3 days got the new update they have made the battery alot better And pepole say don get the z1 there All full of i love this thing don't think im going back to console unless im playing call of duty but if the dont fix call of duty for handheld im not buying another call of duty 😊

[@batpixel]

Yeah I love the Ally too, so awesome

[@chrisjonesbrack3t]

Wow. Holding down the buttons for windows shutdown and current button mapping is great. I didn't know that one.

[@batpixel]

It’s pretty neat haha

[@sharoncole714]

Thanks for the awesome tips! Really helps!

[@batpixel]

Glad it helped you out 👌🏻

[@Scotch85]

Question, I'm new to handhelds and I'm swaying more for this one. Can you put it into sleep mode like a PC? So just turn on and drive straight into the game instead of loading the game up everytime you turn on

[@1bz2002]

Yes you can put it into sleep mode by pressing the power button. However sleep mode on laptops and even more so on handhelds like the rog, devices can get cooked if it turns on in an enclosed space (like a bag, carry case etc, fans covered etc). Happened to me once already and I just had it on a sofa with fans covered next to something. It got super super hot. So always better to shutdown if lying around or in a case/bag etc.

[@batpixel]

Yes you can tap the power button to put it in sleep mode. You can also set RetroArch to save your game state on exit, so when you load the game up again if the device was powered off, you’d load back into exactly where you were in the game if you open it

[@batpixel]

That’s a very good point! Especially on the go in a bag

[@itsplaytimegames]

Thanks for the wonderful tips. More and more motivated to have an Ally.

[@batpixel]

Glad it helped. Are you deciding between the Ally and something else?

[@itsplaytimegames]

@@batpixel Ally. 😊

[@nitikthakur1698]

msi claw?@@itsplaytimegames

[@giuseppeciccotti7714]

Do you know if they fixed the problem with sd card reader ? I'm thinking of getting one but the SD problem bothers me

[@batpixel]

They’ve improved the temperature and fan speeds and different things like that to improve it yes, but it’s not impossible to happen. They do have a good warranty and are aware of them problem, so they’ll completely fix yours if it ever happened. You could also use your storage in docked mode so the SD card is plugged into something else as an option. It does have internal space you could use instead for higher demanding/temperature games and remove the SD card when playing those. I think it’ll always be an element to these, but lots of improvements made

[@zxclazziczz9607]

When you buy a rog ally if you check the model number anything over r5 will keep you safe from sd problems

[@zxclazziczz9607]

I have and r6 so far so good no problem with the SD

[@seanblanchard3333]

I watched a video where a guy used a piece of thermal pad on the case of the SD card reader to negate the problem of overheating the SD card. It is a DIY fix but apparently it works.

[@jackykwan2580]

​@@seanblanchard3333Yes it will work by keeping heat away from there. However there are risks involved one must be careful when opening the device and not damaging the internal components.

[@BernicePanders]

I just got a new in box Z1 & am trying to get the first CPU setting but I can't find that button (or the CALIBRATE button for gyro, for that matter) anywhere in my command center. As far as I can tell, all updates were installed (took a few days) before I did anything with the device...

[@batpixel]

I’d have a look in ‘My ASUS’ for updates and check command Center again. Also try Windows updates. If there’s nothing left that’s very strange, I’d suggest calling ASUS customer care about it

[@BernicePanders]

@batpixel Can you tell me where 'My Asus' is? I found Windows Updates that were all up to date, but couldn't find Asus in settings or Armory Crate, nor in search bar... And just my luck, I had to get this on ebay to afford it (it was new unopened, but about $100 cheaper than buying from Asus). I already got screwed on buying a "like new" Pixel 6 Pro a few months ago & I can't at all afford to take this hit or replace anything for at least 2 more years... 😮‍💨💸

[@BernicePanders]

​@batpixel To clarify, I do plan on trying out Cyberpunk 2077 & if possible the new expansion, plus Stray & a few older less demanding games, but my main use for the Ally is to replace my ancient HP Pavilion laptop for my editing work, transferring/saving files & media consumption. So that being said, is the CPU setting really important? Can I still get by without these settings? And do you know if I can get a smaller power bank/pack to plug this into for extra off-the-wall (outlet) battery life? And I'd love to see a video on how to get the most battery life, if that's a consideration... Thanks for the tips! 🫡

[@batpixel]

@@BernicePandersif you can’t see the CPU option, your Ally is likely already in the more powerful boost mode. I would suggest using ‘Turbo Mode’ for your new games, and search KZbin and Reddit for the settings people specifically use for those games You can get battery banks to plug into. Just search KZbin for ‘ASUS ROG Ally battery banks’ or ‘accessories’ and you’ll see videos where people review power banks they use with the Ally

[@max_apparel]

Whenever I open my command center there is no buttons only brightness and volume if anyone has a way you can help please

[@batpixel]

That's weird. Check for updates first, but you should be able to add and customize those in Armory Crate

[@max_apparel]

@@batpixel thank you this helped a lot

[@batpixel]

I'm glad it helped 🦇🙌

[@jackykwan2580]

Hi Bat, can i ask you is it possible to use Ally to play strategy games? I am on the fence about buying a game because i am afraid strategy games that use mouse click dont transition well for ally. I did try Elden ring but i died so many times gosh.

[@batpixel]

The Ally is pretty much a Windows PC, so you can use a Bluetooth mouse or use a USB mouse with a gaming dock. You also have the option to use the new gyro controls as your mouse. The Ally is also touch screen if the game supports that

[@galaxyportablegamer]

Might want to look into the legion go

[@damageinc81292]

One thing i did was map the rear macro buttons to volume up and down. One of the best things i did

[@batpixel]

That’s a great idea haha every game or gaming software should always allow for customization. That’s why I’m not a huge fan of plug & plays 😅 no menu options at all

[@JustMikeBro]

Anyone else’s joystick move weirdly when you press down and side to side idk how to explain it

[@Cantripping]

Might have to open up the device and push the rubber inlay back into place. Or, if you're not confident in doing so, RMA the device back to Asus and have them do it.

[@batpixel]

Yeah seems like a physical issue that has to be fixed inside of it

[@kuzuriii]

This bro is a legend, useful stuff , keep it up good work 👏

[@batpixel]

Thanks! Glad it’s useful for you

[@Be.Blessed]

For whatever reason my GPU usage is 0%. Under system stats it shows memory frequency and temp is set to power saving. I’ve done a soft reboot, disabled and enabled the drive in device manager a few times. Any tips on how to fix this?

[@batpixel]

That is strange it’s not reading anything. What if you tried changing your GPU to something specific like 6GB and restart. Then change it back to Auto. And see if it fixes any glitches. Make sure you’re up to date. Maybe contact ASUS customer service about it, they may have a quick solution for you on it

[@cs-ge5kx]

Do u have the z1 or z1 extreme just asking because the z1 is 399 and am thinking of buying it

[@JoshuaLeviii]

Don’t

[@cs-ge5kx]

@@JoshuaLeviii why because the z1 extreme is way to much

[@bucenian]

don't waste your money on it. Z1 without extreme is a waste

[@cs-ge5kx]

@bucenian I just have too wait until it gets cheaper not worth the money they asking 700 that crazy

[@wesbyEric]

​@cs-ge5kx I know it's crazy, but for that performance your honestly a lot better of with a steam deck oled. The allys advantage is the performance, so the z1 regular just doesn't seem worth it. I got my z1 extreme ally on a sale and I'm happy with it.

[@thegrindizreal5896]

Still using bios 323 and temps are amazing I play games like arkam knight at 1080p max derail max temps of 34 degrees even games like d2 max temps 42 so I refuse to update as they say don't fix what ain't broken . Only problem is asus no matter what auto update device so iv had to make a manual restore point to fix this issue since turning updates off on the asus site doesn't work atall

[@batpixel]

That’s pretty interesting. Have you tried the games after it did the update?

[@thegrindizreal5896]

@batpixel yep straight overheated with the newer bios hitting up to 50 opening steam what a joke, an now I'm using restore to get my old 323 bios back since it auto goddam updated lol after changeing the back plate to the rgb one an now I'm stuck with a rog that refuses to go back to the system restore point I made since its been stuck for about 20 mins so going for a cig /WALK DOG an if I get back an this unit isn't working Im going back for a refund an sticking to my steam deck lmao . Update back to bios 323 an playing dbz fighterz 33 degrees at 1080p 60fps an no overheating launching steam

[@batpixel]

@@thegrindizreal5896thanks for the info!

[@thegrindizreal5896]

@batpixel sorry to bother you but obv I don't expect you to do a vid about it but if you have wo long dynasty fallen on xbox ultimate game pass for Pc if possible could you give me the rough benchmarks using bios 336 if you have the game that is? I'm using bios 323 still 8gb vram enabled ,15 watts max locked to save battery ,31 degrees 46 to 60 fps average with lows of 36fps depending on the scene, cutscenes are 30fps possibly locked . Using 20 watts max yields a stable 50 to 60 fps an pinned at 40 degrees after about 45 mins of gameing I only ask because I have a restore point of bios 344 which was almost identical to 323 a bit better performance with 344 but I was unable to keep temps in check at lower wattages with 344 so I rolled back to 323 but had a few probs with the roll back as parts of 344 was still installed an took a second restore to bring back everything to bios 323 from July 2023

[@batpixel]

@@thegrindizreal5896 I would suggest for specific games, do a KZbin search for ‘Wo Long Fallen Dynasty ASUS ROG Ally’ and look at videos that were posted around the time everyone was using your bios. People make game videos in detail for the Ally

[@gregyance9901]

great video, in your personal experience how of or vram is good to allocate , 4Gb , 6Gb ?

[@batpixel]

Putting it on auto or 4gb should cover most things. But when I play bigger more demanding games, such as Battlefield 2042, I'll switch it to 6GB and it works amazing

[@dirtyhairry]

I don't have any of those options for my command center... no cpu boost button, no 900p res option, no hardware monitor options either. Idk what's going on.

[@batpixel]

Do you have the Z1 or Z1 Extreme?

[@dirtyhairry]

and i made sure i have everything up to date @@batpixel

[@dirtyhairry]

Z1 extreme and i made sure i have all the current updates.​@@batpixel

[@LilShroomBaby]

Love the videos and love seeing newfoundlanders making content!

[@batpixel]

Glad you enjoyed by! lol

[@1bz2002]

I bought one a month ago for emulation. It's a great device.

[@batpixel]

The first video I made about this was called ‘A Retro Gamer’s Dream’ because I was excited about that too

[@throwinsomeds]

Damn thats one expensive emulator lol cant tell me your not gonna play any other games or AAA games.

[@batpixel]

@@throwinsomedsit’s well worth it for all the things I emulate lol but yeah I’m very interested in some new AAA games too

[@throwinsomeds]

@@batpixel i was saying it to the guy who commented lol id hope so tho with how expensive it is and better off buying a handheld meant for emus. I have the Z1 extreme processor and its a powerful little bugger i love it lol

[@batpixel]

@@throwinsomeds my bad 😂😂 yeah it’s opened up a world of PC games for me I’m pumped about

[@chanceyknows4445]

How do I change the real time monitor? It’s a square and I can’t get it like a bar at the top of the screen…😢

[@batpixel]

Tap the black Command Centre tile for real time monitor, or press A when you’re selecting it

[@1503vr]

Im getting around 30-50fps in Battlefield 2042 can you help me to get more?

[@batpixel]

Some things you can try is inside of Battlefield, make all your settings on the lowest settings possible. Even make the resolution 720p in the game temporarily. Then try testing the multiple performance options I went over in this video such as CPU boost on, AMD software options, graphics upscaling, GPU settings, etc. to get the performance you’re looking for. You can also try plugging your Ally in to get a higher wattage in turbo mode with the power cable or a dock. Once you get the fps you’re looking for, increase what you’d like to improve, such as resolution, while maintaining an fps you’re comfortable with I also posted a video about debloating your Ally, so it’s not running other applications in the background that are not needed

[@YahiroBlazer]

I noticed that my rog ally only uses 7.7gb of ram and the other 8.3gb is hardware reserved could you help me fix that?

[@batpixel]

It’s normal. I debloat my ROG Ally and I find that 6GB works very well when I’m playing Battlefield 2042. Check out my debloat video, it should free up some system resources for you

[@shawnscribner207]

My rog extreme skips plot and seems too be slow even on 25w boost also my battery last maybe 2 hours is this normal

[@batpixel]

The battery lasting 2 hours on this is pretty good. It don’t last very long. If you plug in your device you can get 30W. But you could also try lowering your in-game resolution to get better game performance. Also using 6GB for the GPU helped me out a lot with more demanding games. More details on game performance tips in my ROG Ally videos

[@switchunboxing]

Is something better coming this year?

[@batpixel]

Good question. People are pretty excited about the MSI Claw. The Steam Deck and Ally and others are all so successful I’m sure they will be announcing next generations at some point in 2024-2025

[@switchunboxing]

@@batpixel Thank you just wanting to keep my eye out since I really want to buy one of these in the coming months. Hopefully this month. I’m going to get this and the Lenovo legion go and find out which one I like best. And then if I decide I want to keep one of them, I’m probably still going to return it anyway, and then go find a better deal online lol. I might settle with the steam deck but I’m going to try not to because I’m going to stream with whatever device I go with, so I wanted to have the best looking and performing computer so the games look good, especially as it ages.

[@batpixel]

Interesting. I’m guessing using streaming software will use up resources that may affect gaming performance depending on the game. Let me know which handheld you end up deciding on and why

[@switchunboxing]

@@batpixel I don’t think it will because I’m using a capture card.

[@Jordanread23]

Will asus rog ally connect to an 2.4ghz wifi router

[@batpixel]

It should connect, but 2.4ghz isn’t the best for gaming. Better to use 5 if possible

[@craigwalker5032]

I never use CPU boost, on any game, haven't noticed any games struggling without it on?

[@batpixel]

That’s the ideal result. I’ve experienced games lagging. Some games such as Cyberpunk benefit from it

[@ZorziZero-xf6ey]

😅 thank you so much this video was the final information I needed for the decision I was going to be making whether to go with the legion go or the rock Ally I'm 3 weeks away from buying it and I can't wait and yes I'm going with the rock Ally

[@batpixel]

Glad I could help 👌🏻 I have a few other tips videos that are still useful to this day for various things you can do, but keep in mind some things have been updated since the videos released. Hope you enjoy the Ally when you get it! Let me know how you like it 🎮🦇

[@ZorziZero-xf6ey]

@@batpixel will do brother I accept your Channel I'm also someone who loves handheld ever since I had my first Game Boy then to the Game Boy Advance then to the 3 DS then the Nintendo switch but now I can finally have the power I want in my hand on 37 years old my childhood dream has come true lol but thank you for your videos

[@ZorziZero-xf6ey]

Sorry I made a typo I sub to your channel not accept

[@batpixel]

@@ZorziZero-xf6ey thanks so much! I appreciate that. I also had the same feeling of having so much power in a handheld device to bring my childhood games with me but also explore new PC games. Love the Ally and I'm sure you're gonna have a great time with it. Lots more handheld videos coming in 2024!

[@ZorziZero-xf6ey]

@@batpixel I just bought it I got an open box never use return from Best Buy for $500 plus tax came to 570 that's a Z1 extreme so f****** looking forward to this should be here in 2 days better than paying $8.99 and it's got a one-year warranty

[@ffwdzwift4541]

Very helpful tips once again. Thx!

[@batpixel]

Glad it helped! Enjoy

[@scalettja]

We’re u get those games bro please tell me

[@batpixel]

Hey sorry I can’t provide any information on games other than purchasing them

[@jackykwan2580]

Please purchase them legally to support the developers so they can make more good games. We dont want f2p mobile games to run rampant in pc store because they are cash grab.

[@scion011]

good info. looks better in 2024!

[@batpixel]

Thanks. It’s good they’re listening to the community 👌🏻

[@YZ1N31]

They need joy stick like detachable controllers for the next one!

[@batpixel]

Swapping out would be cool

[@YZ1N31]

@@batpixel My main issue is that gamepads sometimes won't sync with a hand because it detected the rog ally controller as the gamepad. I set it desktop/auto/gamepad/embed off and it still does it. Detachable controllers would fix this issue. Would also be one less thing to carry in my bag.

[@batpixel]

@@YZ1N31 that’s interesting I’ve never had that issue. I’m wondering if it would be worth having it repaired to see if it would work

[@craigwalker5032]

No thanks, I would have bought a legion go if I wanted detachable sticks, so much more to go wrong in my opinion.

[@YZ1N31]

@@craigwalker5032 I just hate packing a controller every time I'm otr

[@teuffelowo]

Do you have an emulation guide?

[@batpixel]

Emudeck uses Emulation Station to set up a lot of the emulators for you, unless you’d rather do it yourself. RetroArch is an amazing program that uses ‘cores’ for different systems, but not all emulators are available as RetroArch cores. There are lots of videos on KZbin about EmuDeck if you’d like to streamline the process for many consoles. It’s all pretty easy once you get used to it really. Just as an FYI, when it comes to games, it’s legal to emulate your purchased games, but downloading them for free/distributing them is illegal

[@mohmdaged1697]

How's battery life please and thank you

[@batpixel]

Not the best. You might get a couple hours out of it depending on what settings you use. It’s good to have a battery bank on hand if you’re not able to charge it for an extended period of time

[@TheGentlemen-s7t]

nice to see a newfie on youtube

[@batpixel]

You got it 🦇🇨🇦 are you from here?

[@TheGentlemen-s7t]

@@batpixel I am from newfoundland, yes

[@batpixel]

@TheGentlemen-s7t Awesome 🎮🦇 a lot of people comment about it and our accent

[@awwk8452]

Im actually really thinking about a legion go. Looks the best for me. Msi claw sounds promising with more cores tho!

[@seanblanchard3333]

Take into consideration that AMD has been in the handheld computer market for a while and the MSI Claw will be Intel's first run at it. The Z1 Extreme chip had been in development for some time before the Ally and Legion Go were launched. AMD also worked directly with Valve to develop the APU custom for the Steam Deck.

[@batpixel]

I heard a lot about the msi claw, but it is a good point about it’s a new kind of device from Intel

[@JamieR]

Keep in mind that Intel have decades of experience with tech. If Arc is anything to go by I'd be less worried. That's not too say there won't be any growing pains, because that'd be a lie 😂 bugs are to be expected as a first gen adopter 😊

[@samserious1337]

What do you care about more cores? The overall CPU performance is not as good as the Ally, even at 70W TDP the Ultra 7 155h can't beat the Z1 Extreme. We need LESS cores to shift more power to the GPU.

[@awwk8452]

@@samserious1337 fair enough but more cores is really important for things like ultra low power mode with more e cores and more ability to push the CPU in physics related tasks. Plus I guarantee the testing is in super early stages. Don't forget how awful the ally was with power efficiency and performance when it launched

[@JuanJContre]

Hi from Honduras

[@batpixel]

Hey! Hope you enjoyed these tips 😃🦇

[@AugAug989]

Tech channels are so odd. Like yes a product released less than a year ago is still worth buying.

[@batpixel]

Not really, there are a lot of specific preferences people have that are make or break for their purchases. Plus any criticisms reviewers have are good to know before people buy something

[@djpaulhannon]

Is that an American or Irish accent?

[@batpixel]

I'm from Newfoundland, Canada. A lot of people from Ireland settled here hundreds of years ago, so lots of Irish type accents here on the island

[@メインアカ-h3j]

Why play only Japanese games with illegal emulators? Is it legal to steal foreign culture in the West, and at the same time Westerners themselves prove that Western retro games are not worth playing?

[@batpixel]

The emulation market is huge. I don’t think people consciously decide to steal culture, they just enjoy classic games lol

[@riomendoza1111]

Are you hiding an irish accent for a reason or is that just the way you speak??

[@batpixel]

Hahaha I’m from Newfoundland, Canada. A 500 year old accent. Ireland ancestors were a huge influence on it 👌🏻some areas here on the island sound very Irish