📰 New article from Retro Handhelds
Windows 11 Update Breaks ROG Xbox Ally Controls, Here’s How to Fix It
https://retrohandhelds.gg/windows-11-update-breaks-rog-xbox-ally-controls-heres-how-to-fix-it/
Microsoft’s “smart” security just went full villain mode—and it’s targeting your gaming handheld.
If you own an ASUS ROG Ally or Xbox Ally, you might’ve woken up to a nightmare: your controller buttons stopped working. Why? Because Windows 11’s new “Smart App Control” decided Armoury Crate—the essential app that lets your device, you know, function—was a “threat.” Yes. The OS is now playing IT security cop… and failing spectacularly.
The fix? Temporarily turn off the feature. Open Windows Security → App & Browser Control → Smart App Control → hit “Off.” (Yes, you’ll need admin rights. Yes, it’s annoying.) Reboot your Ally, and bam—controls are back. No more mouse-and-keyboard gymnastics just to open a game.
It’s not the first time Microsoft’s “smart” features backfire (remember Clippy?), but this one hits hard for handheld gamers. The good news? It’s fixable. The bad news? You’ll have to disable real-time protection until Microsoft patches this nonsense.
Pro tip: Re-enable Smart App Control once the update drops. Until then… enjoy your unshackled Ally. 🎮💥