The latest Xbox Ally update adds a new feature to make it more console-like

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A sweet new soundscape has hit the Xbox Ally X handheld, making the UI navigation sound more like a standard Xbox Series console.

Xbox Ally Windows Settings
A new soundscape has rolled out to the Xbox Ally handheld, adding Series console sound effects to the navigation UI. (Image credit: Windows Central | Jez Corden)

A new Xbox Ally update has just landed, and according to Windows Central's own Jez Corden, it has brought a fresh new soundscape to the handheld console's UI.

The new soundscape is an optional addition to the handheld's UI, and those who aren't a fan of the new audio bits can visit the Xbox Ally's settings tab to customize the navigation sounds. The volume for the sounds can be turned up or down, as needed, or completely disabled if you prefer a quieter dashboard experience.

Corden also reports that, in addition to the new navigation audio, the overall dashboard experience for the Xbox Ally seems to have improved and is more responsive with this latest update.

Even Dave the Diver enjoys the Xbox Ally X. (Image credit: MINTROCKET)

Significant changelog information for the Xbox Ally has been scarce, despite continued updates working their way to the system. The last update to the ROG Ally changelog forum was way back in November 2025, but the system is expected to receive a major update in March that will turn on the NPU clip recording feature.

Due to the lack of changelog information, we're currently uncertain if this new audio update is only available to Windows Insiders or Xbox Insiders who have access to the Xbox Ally or if the update is for all users.

Windows Central's Jennifer Young recently wrote about her personal experience with the Xbox Ally X after hers stopped working just five short months after purchasing it. Most notably, Young wrote about an influx of failing ROG Ally units mentioned on a subreddit dedicated to the handheld gaming system.

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