Asus’ new ROG Ally software is broken. Here’s how to fix it

Asus’ new Armoury Crate Particular Version 1.5 (ACSE 1.5) software program is reportedly inflicting points for ROG Ally homeowners, leading to damaged inputs and limitless set up loops. The brand new software program was launched on the identical day as the brand new ROG Ally X, that means this wasn’t a clean launch, however fortunately a repair has been recognized.

In my ROG Ally X evaluate, I heaped reward on the newfound energy in what is likely one of the greatest handheld gaming PC gadgets accessible. I’ve examined Asus‘ new ACSE 1.5 software program too, and bumped into no main points, however many of those reported issues seem to solely have an effect on authentic Ally consoles.

Over on r/ROGAlly, a number of posts have gone reside from customers claiming to have skilled points with the ACSE 1.5 replace. These vary from having to carry out full uninstalls of the software program, to the replace working however then unusual occurrences cropping up afterward, equivalent to no mouse inputs working.

Because of the way in which that group customers can tag their Reddit profile with the console they personal, it’s simple to see on the extra fashionable posts that the folks fighting this replace are principally homeowners of the unique Ally Z1 Excessive handheld.

Nonetheless, should you’re fighting any side of ACSE 1.5, that is the right way to repair it:

Discover the Armoury Crate SE shortcut on the Home windows desktop
Proper-click the emblem
Choose ‘Settings’ within the menu
Discover the ‘Reset’ motion close to the underside of the menu and choose it
As soon as full, restart your ROG Ally

After this, all of the software program options ought to work as supposed. In case your mouse has stopped working after the ACSE 1.5 replace, you’ll be able to nonetheless carry out the above actions utilizing the touchscreen. Swipe as much as entry the desktop, and press and maintain the ACSE icon to carry out a right-click.

As soon as your software program is fastened, you will get again to gaming with out challenge. You possibly can take a look at our listing of one of the best Steam Deck video games for a take a look at which video games play nicely on handhelds, with each entry performed and examined so you will have full peace of thoughts.

We’re hiring!

Do you’re keen on tweaking your CPU and GPU to get one of the best body charges in your video games? Are you able to write informative and fascinating copy rapidly, coherently, and precisely? Then we need to hear from you. is in search of a brand new, UK-based {hardware} author to jot down information, opinions, guides, and op-eds about all the newest PC gaming tech, notably relating to CPUs and GPUs.

Apply right here!

Should you’d like to hitch our passionate, vastly skilled {hardware} crew, then ship us your utility directly because the cut-off date is July 26.