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Xbox Rolls Out Default Game Profiles Preview for ROG Xbox Ally to Boost Performance and Battery Life

The update targets longer handheld sessions by auto‑balancing per‑game frame rates with power limits on battery.

Overview

  • Default Game Profiles are now in preview for 40 supported titles on ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, with availability through the current preview channels.
  • Profiles are hand‑crafted per game, apply only on battery, set recommended TDP and an FPS cap, and can be toggled in the Armoury Crate Command Center Game Bar.
  • Microsoft cites Hollow Knight: Silksong as an example, saying its profile can add nearly an hour of battery life while maintaining 120 FPS.
  • The release also improves gamepad response after login, speeds up large library loading, enhances the Cloud Gaming page, adds a Performance Fit filter, and includes stability fixes.
  • Xbox says a Game Save Sync Indicator begins rolling out next week, and Ally X is slated to gain AI features such as Automatic Super Resolution and highlight reels early next year.