It's no secret that the Asus ROG Ally is a Windows 11 machine stuffed onto a handheld gaming console, so without the use of its primary control scheme, the system can fall apart fast. Even if you're someone who exclusively uses the touchscreen to navigate its desktop, you'll run out of luck when actually launching a game.
And believe it or not, it's surprisingly easy for the Asus ROG Ally gamepad to turn off. Sat in bed one night, I came face to face with an extreme slowdown, causing the console to freeze as I pressed a bunch of buttons in frustration to get it back on. When the device returned to normal, I lost complete control of the gamepad. If something similar has happened to you, don't fear, it's an easy fix.
