Microsoft’s Auto SR arrives on Xbox Ally X with handheld support

Microsoft is rolling out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), its upscaling technology that competes with Nvidia’s DLSS, for the Xbox Ally X, Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot Plus PCs. The company announced the release, according to The Verge.

Microsoft began testing Auto SR on the Xbox Ally X in April, when it worked only while the device was docked. The release adds support for playing in handheld mode on battery and for games running at 1080p.

Microsoft cautions that handheld play at 1080p “may not be as optimal as other configurations,” while saying players will see visual improvements, “especially in older games.”

Auto SR was previously limited to framerates of “around” 60 to 75fps. A new Auto SR Performance mode supports framerates of up to 120fps. The Performance mode and compatibility with Auto HDR will be available through Windows updates.