How to factory reset and sell your ROG Ally so you can upgrade to an ROG Ally X gaming handheld
Trade in to get some cash for a new ROG Ally X.
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-How to factory reset ROG Ally-Tips for selling your ROG Ally
So, you’ve gotten to the point where you want to say goodbye to theROG Ally, but you need to make sure all of your data gets erased from the system before giving it to someone else. Here’s how to safely factory reset your ROG Ally and prep it for sale. I’ve even included some tips on where best to sell yourgaming handheldand how to make it more appealing for potential buyers.
There are a lot of things you can do with the money earned from selling your ROG Ally, like buying aSteam Deckor upgrading to the improvedROG Ally X. Regardless of your reasons, here’s how to factory reset the ROG Ally and get it ready for resale.
How to factory reset ROG Ally
Before selling your ROG Ally to another person, you want to make sure you remove all of your personal info and data from the gaming handheld. Otherwise, the new owner might gain access to something you don’t want them to have access to. No worries, here is how to factory reset the ROG Ally and remove all your data.
It can take several minutes to reset the ROG Ally, so leave it alone and plugged in while it does its thing. After a while, it will finish removing all of your data, and you’ll be good to sell it to someone else.
Tips for selling the ROG Ally gaming handheld
Many used video game stores like GameStop will not take an ROG Ally trade-in. This means that if you want to sell your ROG Ally, the best places to do so are on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or somewhere similar. Be aware that there are plenty of scammers out there, so be cautious when setting up appointments with a potential buyer.
Here are some ways to make your ROG Ally more appealing to a potential buyer:
Say goodbye to a handheld and hello to cash
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I have spent several hours with my ROG Ally X (as seen in myROG Ally X review), and so I know it is a better fit for my personal gaming needs. It offers twice the battery capacity of the original ROG Ally (2023) with improved 24GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD. This means it holds more games than the original Ally so I don’t have to rearrange game data nearly as often. If you’re like me and want the new Ally X, then now is the time to reset and sell your original ROG Ally. You can use the cash you gain from it to purchase the new and improved ROG Ally X.
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Of course, you need to make sure to completely remove all of your personal data from the gaming handheld before someone else gets their hands on it. Otherwise, someone might gain access to your accounts and muck things up. Thankfully, factory resetting the ROG Ally is a relatively easy thing to do and will wipe your information.
All you have to do after resetting the ROG Ally is find a buyer. As long as you advertise it with nice pictures and all the information people need, it should hopefully sell relatively quickly.
ASUS ROG Ally X: $799.99 at Best Buy
This “new ROG Ally” has twice the battery capacity of the original gaming handheld with 24GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD. It comes in black and has a few slight design changes from its predecessor. It’s ideal for people who tend to play a lot of games and want a dependable device.
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Self-professed gaming geek, Rebecca Spear, is one of Windows Central’s editors and reviewers with a focus on gaming handhelds, PC gaming, and laptops. When she isn’t checking out the latest games on Xbox Game Pass, PC, ROG Ally, or Steam Deck; she can be found digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. She’s written thousands of articles with everything from editorials, reviews, previews, features, previews, and hardware reviews over the last few years. If you need information about anything gaming-related, her articles can help you out. She also loves testing game accessories and any new tech on the market. You can follow her@rrspearon X (formerly Twitter).
