Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X Gets New Power and Performance Management Options in New Update

Asus is releasing a significant update for its ROG Ally handheld gaming devices, including the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Delivered through the Armoury Crate SE software, the update gives players greater control over power usage and CPU performance, allowing for more customized gaming experiences.

This update includes new features, like an improved FPS Limiter and various bug fixes. It also provides updated BIOS, power delivery, and AMD GPU drivers to boost performance and reliability. You can find a complete list of changes in the patch notes below.

For a more in-depth look at the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, be sure to read our full review.

Full Asus ROG Allly series November 18, 2025 update patch notes:

On ROG Ally (RC71), ROG Ally X (RC72), ROG Xbox Ally (RC73YA), and ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA)

ACSE 2.1.15.0 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE

New features and improvements:

  • Added CPU P-core / E-core options under Performance → More Settings page (ROG Xbox Ally X RC73XA only).
  • Added an option to Enter or Exit the full screen experience using key bindings under Keymap → Action.
  • Added an Update Notification feature in Command Center.
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Chill behavior into the FPS Limiter function.
  • Adjusted FPS Limiter option from 45 → 40 FPS to better align with the device’s 120hz panel refresh rate.
  • Changed the bottom bar button color to a gray color design.
  • Added Windows Power Mode options to the Manual Operating Mode page.
  • Improved gyro aiming algorithm to enhance precision with the gyro sensor.

Bug fixes:

  • Enhanced the online update process.
  • AMD RSR is now set to Off by default for RC73 models.
  • Added support for Wi-Fi captive portals.
  • Changed the default sleep time from Never to 5 minutes.

On ROG Xbox Ally (RC73YA)

MCU 322 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Added a debug interface.

BIOS 315 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Improved power consumption in Modern Standby.
  • Optimized BIOS update flow with a refined mechanism for adapter plug-in detection.
  • Fixed a bug where Cloud Recovery may hang on reboot.

Power delivery firmware V10.1.2.27 on 11/19 through Windows Update

  • Improved power consumption in Modern standby.

AMD GPU driver V25.10.25.27 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Improves overall gaming performance and fixes an audio issue related to Auto Super Resolution.

On ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA)

MCU 321 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Improved haptics for Impulse Triggers.

BIOS 312 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Optimized BIOS update flow with a refined mechanism for adapter plug-in detection.
  • Improved Cloud Recovery user experience.

Touch panel firmware V09 on 11/19 through Windows Update

  • Overall stability improvement.

Power delivery firmware V10.1.2.15 on 11/19 through Windows Update

  • Improve firmware stability.

AMD GPU driver V25.10.25.27 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Improves overall gaming performance and fixes an audio issue related to Auto Super Resolution.

AMD Chipset driver V7.03.26.2151 on 11/18 through Armoury Crate SE & ASUS official website

  • Overall system performance improvement.

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2025-11-19 18:42