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Microsoft officially rolls out Auto SR upscaling for ROG Xbox Ally handhelds

Microsoft has officially launched its Auto Super Resolution upscaling technology for the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, enabling 1080p upscaling in undocked handheld play alongside 120 FPS and Auto HDR support.

A person holding and playing the black ROG Ally handheld gaming console in handheld mode.
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Microsoft has officially released its Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) upscaling feature, moving the technology out of preview and rolling it out to handheld gaming devices including the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, as well as select other Copilot+ PCs.[3][4][5][6]

The full rollout allows players to use the AI-powered upscaling technology undocked in handheld mode during battery-powered gaming sessions. The tool supports games running at 1080p resolution, with The Verge's Tom Warren characterizing Auto SR as Microsoft's competitor to Nvidia's DLSS.[1][2][5]

In addition to portable 1080p support, the update incorporates AMD Ryzen processor compatibility, adds Auto HDR support as a visual upgrade, and introduces a performance mode targeting frame rates up to 120 FPS.[3][5]

Key facts

  • Microsoft officially launched Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR), moving it out of preview for the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20 handhelds.
  • Auto SR supports undocked, battery-powered handheld play running games at 1080p resolution.
  • The Auto SR update adds AMD Ryzen processor support.
  • The release includes a performance mode targeting up to 120 FPS as well as Auto HDR compatibility.
  • Auto SR is also available on select other Copilot+ PCs.

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  1. TV

    The Verge@vergePost on X ·

    With the official launch of Auto SR, your Xbox Ally X can use Microsoft’s upscaling technology undocked and with games running at 1080p. https://t.co/aFNN7FkdV8

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  2. TW

    Tom Warren@tomwarrenPost on X ·

    Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is out for the Xbox Ally X and works in handheld mode. With the official launch of Auto SR, your Xbox Ally X can use Microsoft’s upscaling technology undocked and with games running at 1080p https://t.co/zGt6vhOy9N

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  3. VC

    VideoCardz.com@VideoCardzPost on X ·

    Microsoft Auto SR exits preview on ROG Xbox Ally X, adds 120 FPS mode and AMD Ryzen support 🔗https://t.co/gWXAKCMvUK https://t.co/gavi8469pV

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  4. EN

    Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·

    Microsoft’s upscaling tech for video games is now officially available for select Xbox Ally machines, as well as some other Copilot+ PCs. https://t.co/7GupSHWKq6

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    Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ·

    𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐑 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟏𝟐𝟎 𝐅𝐏𝐒 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐎𝐆 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐗 Microsoft is bringing AI-powered gaming upgrades to the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20! Auto SR now supports handheld gaming, 1080p resolution and battery-powered sessions. A new Performance Mode also targets up to 120 FPS, while Auto HDR compatibility adds another visual upgrade. #Microsoft #AutoSR #ROGXboxAllyX #ROGXboxAllyX20 #GamingNews #AI #AINews #AnalyticsInsight #AnalyticsInsightMagazine   Read More 👇 https://t.co/hCq40golWJ

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  6. GI

    Gizmodo@GizmodoPost on X ·

    Microsoft Officially Rolls Out Auto Super Resolution for ROG Xbox Ally X and X20 https://t.co/mK2602KeC0

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