Xbox and Asus Introduce Automatic Game Optimization Profiles for ROG Ally Consoles
Xbox and Asus have launched a highly anticipated feature for ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X portable console owners: default game profiles that automatically optimize battery life and performance across a selection of 40 games.
This represents excellent news for ROG Xbox Ally owners. The head of Gaming Devices at Xbox has unveiled the arrival of Default Game Profiles in Preview version. This feature aims to eliminate the tedious process of manual adjustments, allowing players to focus on what matters most: gaming.
Automatic Optimization for 40 Games
Starting today, 40 games benefit from these preset profiles. The concept is straightforward: when the console runs on battery power, it automatically applies a specific profile that adjusts thermal design power and limits frames per second. According to Microsoft, this results in guaranteed smoothness and extended battery life. Xbox cites the example of Hollow Knight: Silksong, where the default profile provides nearly an additional hour of gameplay compared to classic Performance mode, while maintaining smooth display at 120 frames per second.
The list of compatible games at launch covers current major catalog successes, including competitive first-person shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Black Ops 6, and Warzone; action-adventure titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Gears of War: Reloaded, and DOOM: The Dark Ages; as well as classics and sports games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, Forza Horizon 5, and Minecraft.
These settings can be activated through a simple button in the Game Bar widget of Armoury Crate’s Command Center.
Enhanced Comfort and Stability
Beyond performance improvements, the update brings several fixes to streamline daily console usage. The library now features accelerated game loading, ideal for large collections. Cloud Gaming benefits from a more responsive interface and reduced loading times. Ergonomic improvements include better controller response after identification and a new Performance Fit filter to sort game libraries according to hardware compatibility.
Future Updates: Save Synchronization and AI Features
The roadmap for coming weeks is already outlined. Next week will see the addition of a save synchronization indicator, providing visual confirmation that progression is secured in the cloud before powering down the console. Looking ahead to early next year, the ROG Xbox Ally X will receive AI-powered features, including Automatic Super Resolution and automatic video summary generation.
