February 2026 ROG Xbox Ally patch updates Xbox app UI and Armoury Crate profiles
Microsoft and ASUS have published a new February 2026 update for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The release bundles changes for the Xbox app on PC, Game Bar, and ASUS Armoury Crate plus Command Center.
On the Xbox app on PC and Game Bar side, the update adds console-style navigation sounds when using a gamepad. Game Bar also now shows a numerical battery percentage alongside the battery icon. Microsoft also updated the Library UI with new filters and sorting options, including Handheld Verified status and Performance Fit.
Game Bar’s Audio widget also gets layout and navigation tweaks aimed at controller use. These changes target usability rather than feature expansion, with Microsoft calling out controller-friendly interaction as a focus in this build.
Source: ASUS
ASUS Armoury Crate SE and Command Center updates focus on input mapping and handheld-specific UI behavior. Users can now remap the Gaming Copilot and Push-to-Talk keys from the Action section of the key mapping menu. ASUS also added support for mapping Enter and Exit of the Full Screen Experience to a button, including per-game profiles.
For power behavior, ASUS says it improved Extreme Standby Mode logic for more accurate Modern Standby operation. This specific change requires ROG Xbox Ally BIOS v317 or later. The update also switches Default Game Profiles (preview) to Balanced Windows Power Mode to target better battery life, fixes an issue where the UI could extend beyond the screen at 900p, and addresses a stability problem tied to Xbox 360 controller emulation.
What’s new: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X updates, Release date: 02/25/2026
The list below contains the latest ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally patch notes which bring improvements to performance, usability, and system stability for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X devices.
Xbox app on PC and Game Bar 2602
- Sounds when navigating with gamepad: When moving around the Xbox app and taking actions, you will hear familiar sounds like those of an Xbox console, giving you audio feedback.
- Numerical battery percentage in Game Bar: When opening Game Bar, the actual percentage of battery remaining on your device will now appear in addition to a visual representation of battery life.
- Improved filters and sorting in Library: Your game library now allows you to filter by Handheld Verified status, Performance Fit, and sort by a number of new criteria. Additionally, the buttons for sorting and filtering have been improved to be easier to use.
- Game Bar Audio widget improvements: The Audio widget in Game Bar now has improved gamepad navigation support and an updated layout and styling to go with those changes.
ASUS Armoury Crate and Command Center
New improvements
- More flexible key mapping: You can now remap Gaming Copilot and Push-to-Talk keys directly from the Action section in the keymap configuration menu.
- More accurate Modern Standby behavior: Improved Extreme Standby Mode logic for more reliable Modern Standby performance. (Requires ROG Xbox Ally BIOS v317 or later).
- Updated Default Game Profiles (preview): Default Game Profiles (preview) now use Balanced Windows Power Mode to help optimize battery life during gameplay.
- There are new intro promo support for both ROG Ally models.
- You can now map Enter/Exit FSE to a button.
- Per-game profiles also support full screen experience (FSE) key bindings.
- Improved UI scaling at 900p: Fixed an issue where the Armoury Crate SE (ACSE) interface could extend beyond the screen at 900p resolution.
- Improved system stability with controller emulation: Fixed an issue that could cause a system crash when using the Xbox 360 Controller Emulator.
Source: Microsoft , ROG Ally Life
