ULTIMATE Beginner’s Guide (2026) for Xbox Ally/ ROG Ally (1hr 30)

In this video, we’ll go through the 6 things you should do FIRST with your brand new Xbox Ally or Ally X, ROG Ally or Ally X, and of course the vast majority of this also works for all Windows based PC gaming handhelds like the Legion Go 1 and 2. I’d estimate its taken me about 100 hours to put these tutorials together, and I’ve specifically designed these to be as easy and as accessible as possible, so especially for those of us brand new to PC handheld gaming and are doing this for the very first time. In these 90 minutes we’ll go through these crucial 6 key areas in the exact order I suggest which are a 17 Step Optimisation Guide, a Debloat Guide, an Emulation Guide to set up EmuDeck to play our favourite retro games, a Switch Emulation Guide, an Xbox Full Screen Experience Setup and Tips Guide, and a PS5 Remote Play Guide. ======== 🕹️ My 2026 Top 15 Recommended Accessories for Xbox Ally/ ROG Ally: 1. Carry Case Xbox Ally: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3PMSr6d ROG Ally: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3j9Ep3n 2. Microfibre Cloths https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2Q0fNyD 3. Anker 100W USB C Charger https://amzn.to/3KIExfC 4. Anker USB C 6ft Cable https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4CeToaD 5. INIU 100W 25000mAh Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4qu8K1b 6. Apple AirPods Pro 3 https://amzn.to/4aw7WnA 7. iVANKY 4K 8-1 Docking Station https://amzn.to/4qlYIil 8. Samsung Evo A2 SD Card https://amzn.to/4pOhWNH 9. Crucial P3 SSD M.2 2280 for Xbox Ally & ROG Ally: 2TB: https://amzn.to/44VGHzA 4TB: https://amzn.to/4nHwwWB SSD Install Guide at end of this vid: https://youtu.be/Lyj1L8bwCzI?si=fBWNQ4nP47Cmqu94 10. Retro SD Card Xbox Ally, ROG Ally, Legion Go: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omlkzKx Steam Deck, SteamOS, Bazzite: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olaRRxt As featured in this vid: https://youtu.be/KZkl_t9FqB0?si=FKPrFiP8roOYTlvR 11. 12TB Emulation HDD for Xbox Ally, ROG Ally, Legion Go https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDRRXcF As featured in this vid: https://youtu.be/rYy1ubHzY7s?si=Y6OyQjmTu7cUivrr 12. Portable Monitor PeteTalksTech40 = $40 off orders over $200 PeteTalksTech50= $50 off orders over $300 UPERFECT UColor O Lite 13" 4K OLED: https://uperfect.com/products/macbook-mini-monitor?sca_ref=4228967.4F6Nkaq0eb&sca_ref=4294358.cUyFokWjbq As featured in this vid: https://youtu.be/YPfRU20O5tM?si=WEq5nzvDM4DniUXF UPERFECT UColor O2 16" 3K 120Hz OLED: https://uperfect.com/products/16-inch-3k-oled-120hz-monitor?sca_ref=4228967.4F6Nkaq0eb As featured in this vid: https://youtu.be/s05Mk6zaT-Y?si=UWL8BkexMU2oN2LV 13. RayNeo Air 3S AR Glasses: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4MuHjUp As featured in this vid: https://youtu.be/bPskKYOc-ew?si=kr35E6i0BEQhz2Lb 14. Ergonomic Hand Grips ROG Ally/Ally X: https://breedgaming.com/products/ergo-grip-armor-case-for-asus-rog-ally-x?sca_ref=9755260.PJ1AjRm09yv5kzuC Asus ROG Ally: https://breedgaming.com/products/ergogrips-for-asus-rog-ally?sca_ref=9755260.PJ1AjRm09yv5kzuC As featured in this vid: https://youtu.be/3lBrhS9yql0?si=Ki00VBwg0lmAcZCm 15. Portable Bluetooth Keyboard https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3hWRzFB If you purchase any of these great products above that I recommend using the link, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you and that helps to support the channel, thank you! ======== ☕️ If you’re a regular viewer and find the content particularly helpful, consider supporting the channel which would be SO appreciated! 👇 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PeteTalksTech ======== 👍 & 🔔 If you enjoyed today's video, please drop a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, as it MASSIVELY helps out the channel! 🙌 ======== 🎤 For business opportunities or freelance voiceover work enquiries, please contact: pete216state@me.com ======== 🙌 Many thanks for all of your amazing support and comments that are so greatly appreciated! Thanks for watching, Pete ======= ⏱️⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️⏱️ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:27 - 1. 17 Step Optimisation Guide 00:22:36 - 2. Debloat Guide 00:29:42 - 3. Emulation Guide (EmuDeck) 00:56:29 - 4. Switch Emulation Guide 01:07:29 - 5. Xbox Full Screen Experience Guide & Tips 01:14:58 - 6. PS5 Remote Play Guide 01:25:59 - 2 Bonus Treats ======= #starterguide #beginner #setup #optimise #optimization #optimize #debloat #emulation #emudeck #switch #ryujinx #ps5 #remoteplay #pxplay #retro #asus #ally #allyx #xboxally #xboxallyx #rogally #rogallyx #xbox #legiongo #msiclaw #steamdeck #pchandheldgaming #xboxfullscreenexperience #xboxos #tips #guide #tutorial