High Shadows vs High Textures
Our pick: High Textures
Textures define the neon aesthetic more than shadow resolution does on a handheld screen.
MOTORSLICEROG Ally settings & performance
Neon-soaked vehicular mayhem
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme · Ally X · ROG Xbox Ally X
The short answer
Can MOTORSLICE run on ROG Ally?
Hitting 60 FPS is easy on the Ally if you prioritize the right settings. I suggest running a Manual 25W profile at 1080p with FSR set to Quality to keep the neon visuals sharp while maintaining fluid combat. You should definitely bump your VRAM to 6GB on the standard Ally or 8GB on the Ally X, otherwise, you will see hitches when zooming between districts. The game is light enough that even 15W at 900p stays well within the VRR range for a very consistent experience. It handles like a dream on handheld.
Before you press play
Flip these first
- VRAM
- 6GB / 8GBUse 6GB for the standard Ally and 8GB for the Ally X to prevent stuttering.
- Operating mode
- Manual · 25W flatKeeps the clock speeds consistent for high-speed vehicular action.
- Display
- 1080p · 120HzVRR helps smooth out dips during heavy combat effects in the city.
- Upscaling
- FSR QualitySharpens the image while providing enough headroom for a 60 FPS target.
- Frame cap
- 120 FPSMatches the refresh rate to reduce input latency during slices.
- Window mode
- BorderlessEnsures the smoothest handling of Command Center overlays in Windows 11.
Live
Pick your Ally and how you play. Every setting below retunes itself instantly.
Active profile: ROG Ally X · Couch mode · 17W · 48 FPS
Extra tuning
ROG Ally X: hardware setup
Shared memory. This model shares 24GB between Windows and graphics. Extra memory gives textures more room, so raise textures before anything else. Change allocation only if the game needs it.
120Hz & VRR. Keep the built-in display at 120Hz for VRR. Below its native VRR range, low-framerate compensation can help; a 40 FPS cap keeps parries, dodges and inputs responsive.
Power & cooling. TDP is APU power, not the whole handheld’s draw. The battery range below includes display and system overhead.
Command Center & AMD quick sheet
- Command Center RSR
- Off The game has FSR and TSRAA built in. Running both makes the image soft.
- AMD Anti-Lag
- Enabled if available Use the game-specific driver profile; disable it if it causes problems.
- Frame generation
- Off It adds input lag to parries, dodges and inputs at this frame rate.
- Set VRAM to 6GB in Armoury Crate SE
- Update GPU drivers via the MyAsus app
- Set Operating Mode to 25W Manual for consistent clocks
Launch options & configuration
Launch options · Steam → Properties → Launch Options
-useallavailablecoresConfig file · Back it up before editing
%LOCALAPPDATA%\MotorSlice\Saved\Config\WindowsBest MOTORSLICE settings for ROG Ally
ROG Ally X · Couch mode. The frame rate is a target to work toward.
In-game graphics
The baseline
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Overall preset | Custom |
| Resolution | 1600x900 |
| Upscaling | FSR Quality |
| Frame generation | Off |
| Motion blur | Off |
Quality & performance tuning
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| ShadowsHeavy impact | MediumMultiple dynamic light sources in the city areas significantly impact the GPU at high resolutions. |
| Textures | High |
| Post-ProcessingHeavy impact | MediumThe neon bloom and depth of field effects are heavy on VRAM and can blur the image on the small screen. |
| Anti-aliasing | TSRAA |
| Effects | Medium |
Heavy impactThese cost the most frames. Drop them first if you need more battery or higher FPS.
Start with the listed settings, then check a demanding scene before raising detail. Keep frame generation separate from the underlying frame rate when judging input response.
What to turn down first
1080p Native vs 900p + FSR
Our pick: 900p + FSR
The extra frames from 900p make the high-speed combat much more reactive and fluid.
The reality check
ROG Ally vs Steam Deck: MOTORSLICE performance
The original Ally has 16GB shared memory and a 40Wh battery. Ally X and Xbox Ally X have 24GB and 80Wh. The extra memory gives textures more room and the bigger battery doubles session length, while the same settings profile holds across all three models.
Away from the charger
How long is your next session?
Couch mode · 17W APU power
The 900p sweet spot: 1600×900 renders about 30% fewer pixels than 1080p but stays sharp on a 7-inch screen. Add it in Armoury Crate SE’s Command Center for a one-tap switch.
Couch & plugged in
Use 25W with a charger nearby. Keep vents clear and establish a steady frame cap before raising resolution.
On the go
Try the 13W road-trip profile and lower resolution first. If busy fights in MOTORSLICE cannot hold the cap, use the couch profile instead of accepting uneven response.
40Wh
ROG Ally
1h 10m-1h 25m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Ally X
2h 25m-2h 50m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Xbox Ally X
2h 25m-2h 50m
Calculated runtime range
Uses 90% of battery capacity and 8-12W for the display and other system power. Brightness, battery wear, background apps and actual game load change runtime; TDP alone is not total power draw.
Pack & play
Small-screen comfort & travel
Give your thumbs a break
M1
Nitro / M2 Slice
Left rear button
Your right thumb stays on the camera stick during fights.
Assign one action per rear button in the game’s Armoury Crate profile. Keep the default face buttons available and avoid repeated-input macros in online play.
Before you go offline
- Finish downloads and launch the game once while connected.
- Save, switch Steam to Offline Mode, then restart the game with Wi-Fi off.
- Check that your save loads; online modes and launcher sign-ins may still need a connection.
Offline availability depends on the game and its launcher.
Playing tips
What to pay attention to on a handheld.
Stress Spot
Test your settings during the high-speed chase in the Industrial Zone to ensure the frame rate holds up.
Heat and Fans
The game is well-optimized; fans stay relatively quiet on the 15W Balanced profile.
Small Screen Reading
The UI and subtitles are large enough to read easily on the 7-inch display without scaling changes.
Shader Warm-up
There is a brief shader compilation on the first launch, but gameplay remains stutter-free afterward.
MOTORSLICE ROG Ally problems & fixes
Controller not recognized
Disable Steam Input in the game properties to allow native XInput support.
Stuttering at high speeds
Set VRAM to 6GB or higher in Armoury Crate to handle asset streaming.
Screen tearing
Enable VSync in the game menu to let the Ally VRR hardware sync correctly.
MOTORSLICE on ROG Ally: FAQ
Can it play offline?
Yes, the game is fully playable without an internet connection once installed.
Does it support 120Hz?
Yes, the engine supports high refresh rates and works perfectly with the Ally screen.
Is there cloud save support?
Yes, both Steam Cloud and Xbox Cloud saves are supported depending on your platform.
Game file
MOTORSLICE- Developer
- Regular Studio
- Game release
- May 5, 2026
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