Since I bought the Asus ROG Ally X it has been a worth it upgrade over the ROG Ally. Asus’s new handheld is a powerhouse and since it is based on Windows, just like ROG Ally, you can not only run Steam games on it but also play Xbox games.

The best way to play Xbox games on Asus ROG Ally X is to use Xbox Game Pass. To use Xbox Game Pass on Asus ROG Ally X all you need to do is buy the Game Pass and then download the Xbox client.

Here’s the complete process.

How to Use Xbox Game Pass on Asus ROG Ally X

First, you need Xbox Games Pass. You can purchase a code from the official Xbox/Microsoft Store or through Amazon.

Once you have the code, here’s what you need to do.

Time needed: 5 minutes

  1. Download Xbox App

    Open the Microsoft Store and download the Xbox app on Asus ROG Ally X.download Xbox app on ROG Ally x to use game pass

  2. Open Xbox App and Redeem Game Pass Code

    With the Xbox app downloaded and installed. Open the app and redeem your game pass code.

    Click on your Gamertag on the top left corner and open the Xbox app settings. Click on redeem to enter your Game Pass Code.redeem game pass code on Asus ROG Ally X.

Once you redeem the code you will be able to play Xbox Game Pass games on Asus ROG Ally X. If you already own some of the games on your Xbox account, they will also show up in your library inside the Xbox App.

The great thing about Asus ROG Ally X is that you can run GeForce Now games on it as well alongside your Xbox Library. The process is the same as it was on ROG Ally.

Best Xbox Games on Asus ROG Ally X

The following are the 10 best Xbox Games for ROG Ally X. The run really well and are optimized.

  1. Baldur’s Gate 3
  2. Forza Horizon 5
  3. Cyberpunk 2077
  4. Starfield (use my recommended settings)
  5. Diablo 4
  6. EA Sports FC 24
  7. Gears 5
  8. Monster Hunter Rise
  9. Hi-Fi Rush
  10. Frostpunk 2

FAQs

How much better is ROG Ally X?

The ROG Ally X comes with 24GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, compared to the original’s 16GB of LPDDR5-6400. The Ally X features up to 1TB SSD, while the original model has a maximum of 512GB. The battery capacity has been significantly increased from 40Wh in the original to 80Wh in the Ally X.

Can Asus ROG Ally X play Steam games?

Yes. Simply download the Steam client as you would on PC to start playing.

How fast is the ROG Ally X drive?

Read Speed: 5,013 MB/s and Write Speed: 3,326 MB/s.