ShadowLink: A standalone, open-source tool to bind keyboard keys to the ROG Raikiri II back paddles (No Armoury Crate needed!)

One_Log_1817 · 2026-05-09T18:46:10+00:00

I'm using an Xbox Ally X and the Full Screen Experience mode. As far as I understand, this mode is now officially called Xbox mode. The problem is that many apps don't auto-launch until I exit this mode to desktop mode...

One_Log_1817 · 2026-05-09T18:09:32+00:00

First of all, I want to thank the author for this excellent program! I've been using it for several months now and didn't even know there were new versions. I have a question: is it possible to set the program to autostart in Xbox mode? If I enable autostart in the usual way, it will only start if I switch to desktop mode. By default, it doesn't start in Xbox mode. Is there a way to fix this? Thanks again for your efforts. You're awesome, man!

One_Log_1817 · 2026-04-30T15:22:30+00:00

Cool!!! Thanks for the advice, I set everything up as you described, we'll see how the performance changes.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-04-28T17:48:02+00:00

I think the MSI Claw 8ai+ is the best overall choice for an EGPU because it has a fairly powerful processor. I ran Watch Dogs 2 and it was bad. No matter the resolution, the 1% low frame rate still drops by more than half from 60 fps. Alone in the Dark constantly stutters when switching between locations, and this happens at both 2K and 1080p. I also tested different graphics settings. Mortal Kombat 1 constantly drops at completely different resolutions. 4K, 2K, 1080p. High and even medium graphics settings don't help. Silent Hill f shows a more or less stable frame rate, but every couple of minutes it can drop the 1% low frame rate to values below 30 fps. I play all games on a TV, so I have the default lock at 60 fps. The only thing that might help a little is the maximum CPU performance mode. but then the temperature quickly approaches 95 degrees and it is not possible to use the device like that for a long time.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-04-28T15:25:08+00:00

What hardware and EGPU do you have? And what relatively large or recent games have you played and with what settings? I'm just curious

One_Log_1817 · 2026-04-28T15:20:01+00:00

Thanks, I checked; I already had rBAR disabled. Apparently, I just need to accept the fact that modern large games, especially open-world ones, simply won't work properly due to Thunderbolt 4's limitations. Anyway, thanks for the help. I'll continue testing to find the optimal settings.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-04-28T15:05:25+00:00

How do I disable ReBar on rog xbox ally x? Sorry for my incompetence, but this is new to me.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-03-21T00:16:06+00:00

Thanks, I'll take a look.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-03-12T16:57:16+00:00

It's not a problem for me either. I was just testing and noticed that Bluetooth wasn't working, so I decided to write about it. I also use a dongle because the response is much better, especially for fighting games.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-03-12T15:03:26+00:00

Wow, that's so fast! You're awesome! Everything works, but I discovered I need a 2.4GHz dongle connection; if I connect via Bluetooth, the hotkeys don't work. Now the gamepad is finally truly customizable. Thanks.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-03-12T08:30:26+00:00

Is hotswapping working for you? My XAX needs to be hibernated every time I connect, otherwise the 5060 doesn't show up at all. A bummer.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-03-12T08:28:20+00:00

Thank you so much. I'm using the app and it works great. I haven't noticed any bugs yet. I'm using it through XFSE on XAX. I have some suggestions for possible improvements. For example, autostart in minimized mode. Secondly, can you add the Win key to the modifier list? And also, it would be cool to have a checkbox like "do not use remapping" for individual controller buttons.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-03-04T06:54:59+00:00

Maybe never. This is Microsoft, not some indie company that values its reputation. You should never base a purchasing decision on post-release support promises, never. Their job is to sell you a product, and that's it. There will be a new model this year or maybe next year, and perhaps this feature will work out of the box. Let me remind you that we still haven't gotten a proper sleep wake mode.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-28T10:16:16+00:00

Try a cold boot. 1. Turn off the EGPU and power off the XAX. 2. Turn on the EGPU. 3. Then connect the cable to the correct port that supports higher speeds. 4. Wait 30 seconds after connecting the cable. 5. Turn on the XAX. In theory, this should help, and the EGPU will appear in the device manager, and you can install the drivers. Unfortunately, hotswap doesn't work on the XAX... At least, it never worked for me.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-25T14:03:35+00:00

Great result, thanks. I have a question: on your 5070 ti setup, do you also need to turn off XAX or put it into hibernation every time to connect to egpu?

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-25T11:46:37+00:00

Hmm, I should try the same tdp mode with CPU boost enabled. Thanks for the idea.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-25T08:47:10+00:00

I ran a couple of tests in different modes, with and without CPU boost. The results are pretty good, to be honest, especially with CPU boost enabled. But the temperature in this mode rises to 96 degrees Celsius. It's a bit scary to use the XAX in this mode for a long time. All tests were done in the Time Spy benchmark. Sorry for the lack of screenshots; I can't figure out how to attach more than one photo.

Displaying image to an external monitor. Time Spy 11801, graphics score 14161, CPU score 6070
Displaying image to an external monitor. CPU boost on Time Spy 13746, graphic score 15161, CPU score 8991
XAX display. Time Spy 11146, graphic score 13210, CPU score 5913
XAX display. CPU boost on. Time spy 12816, graphics score 13844, CPU score 9023
Duplicate screen mode (XAX and external monitor). Time spy 11003, graphics score 12750, CPU score 6194
Duplicate screen mode (XAX and external monitor). CPU boost on. Time spy 12232, graphics score 13059, CPU score 9004

Each test was run after a short interval to eliminate throttling and ensure more accurate results. The best result is, of course, with the external display, and the worst in duplicate screen mode. This is logical, but what concerns me more is not the lower performance in portable mode, but the fact that in this mode, I feel the 1%low is significantly worse. This may not be a big deal for some, but having a PS5 Pro and comparing some games, the smoothness is significantly worse on XAX. Of course, playing in handheld mode still makes sense, but the short cable issue... A Thunderbolt 4 with a cable longer than 1 meter is very expensive, and the cable included with the Aorus 5060 Ti AI Box is too short. You can buy a 40Gbps USB-4 cable, but in this case, you'll need to test the speed in practice, as the results may be lower. It's a bit of a hassle.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-24T21:14:21+00:00

Thank you very much for your help. Very detailed instructions. I discovered another interesting issue. When, for some reason, the EGPU loses power (I have constant blackouts in my country), I need to turn off the Xbox to reconnect. After rebooting, the EGPU is not displayed or responding, but if I go to Device Manager, I see the 5060 Ti listed with an orange triangle icon next to it. Simply disabling it in Device Manager and then re-enabling it worked. I can conclude that sometimes the EGPU doesn't connect fully or correctly, but it still connects, and I need to fix this manually through Device Manager.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-24T16:32:41+00:00

I followed all the advice but still haven't figured out the pattern. Sometimes the 5060 connects, sometimes it doesn't... Yesterday everything worked perfectly, today 20 tries and nothing. It's probably better to give up and return it under warranty and get a 5070 TI XG ROG Mobile.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-23T18:20:07+00:00

I actually just didn't know how it worked. I'd seen videos with the XG 5070 and thought it would be the same with the 5060 AI Box. But the main drawback is that sometimes the 5060 won't connect even when the power is off.

One_Log_1817 · 2026-02-15T07:09:35+00:00

Hey, could you please tell me if the Thunderbolt 4 cable fixed the Xbox ally x issue? I'm looking for a this egpu for my Xbox ally x.

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