New to the ROG Ally? Complete Beginner's Guide (2026 Edition)

👉Just unwrapped an ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (often called the "Xbox Ally") for Christmas? This comprehensive beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know to get started. Setting up a Windows-based handheld like the Ally is more complex than a Steam Deck, but this video will save you hours of setup time so you can get straight to gaming. We’ll also cover how to install games from Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and other stores, plus beginner-friendly performance tweaks, battery optimizations, and an easy way to set up emulation using EmuDeck. Whether this is your first x86 handheld, your first Windows gaming device, or you’re just looking to get the best experience possible after unwrapping your Ally, this guide will get you gaming TODAY, without the headache. RGC's in-depth EmuDeck Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLQWOS6KwVM 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🛒Featured items from this video: 🛍️Ally: Walmart: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally_WM Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally_BB Amazon: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally_Amzn 🛍️Ally X: Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X_BB 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 (and Gary for Zu's vids...sometimes) ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own. #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming #XboxAlly #ROGAlly #XboxAllySetup #ROGAllyGuide #XboxAllyBeginner #NewXboxAlly #XboxAllyTips #ROGAllySetup #XboxAllyChristmas #XboxAlly2025 #HandheldPC #GamingHandheld #WindowsHandheld #ROGAllyTips #xboxgamepass #SteamDeckAlternative #EmulationOnWindows #ROGAllyEmulation #EmuDeck #RetroGamingHandheld #expedition33 #clairobscurexpedition33 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ⌚Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - Windows Setup 02:44 - Armory Crate Updates 05:55 - Windows Updates 06:20 - Microsoft Store/Xbox/MyASUS Updates 07:27 - How To Get Games (Xbox, Steam, etc) 11:35 - Calibrate Sticks and Triggers 12:52 - Maximizing Full Screen Experience (add non-Xbox titles, One Game Launcher widget) 16:43 - Gaming Copilot (Actually useful!) 19:02 - Performance Tweaks in Armory Crate (VRAM, CPU Boost, Battery Care) 23:49 - Emulation (EmuDeck and Standalone Apps) 29:50 - Other OS Options (Bazzite) 30:31 - What Did We Learn? 31:43 - Thanks for watching! Tags: ROG Ally, Xbox Ally, ROG Ally Setup, ROG Ally Beginner Guide, ROG Ally Tips, Xbox Ally Handheld, ROG Ally Performance Guide, ROG Ally VRAM Settings, ROG Ally TDP Settings, ROG Ally Battery Life, ROG Ally vs Steam Deck, Armory Crate Setup, EmuDeck ROG Ally, ROG Ally Emulation, One Game Launcher, Bazzite ROG Ally, Best ROG Ally Settings 2025, New Xbox Ally Owner, ROG Ally Christmas Setup.