Microsoft rolls out Auto SR with handheld support for ROG Xbox Ally X
The upscaling update adds support for games at their default 1080p resolution, while higher frame rates and HDR are planned for future Windows updates.
Microsoft has begun releasing Automatic Super Resolution, or Auto SR, for the ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally X20 and selected AMD Ryzen-powered Windows Copilot+ PCs. The official version lets players use the game-upscaling technology without docking their handheld, an option unavailable during testing.
Microsoft began testing Auto SR on the ROG Xbox Ally X in April. Initially intended to sharpen games displayed on larger screens with detail resembling 1440p, the technology gained handheld support following user demand, the company said. Microsoft said it could also help demanding games run more smoothly during handheld play.
Games using a default resolution of 1080p can now work with Auto SR without players first reducing that setting, as the preview required. Microsoft cautioned, however, that handheld performance at 1080p may be less optimal than with other configurations.
Further capabilities are due through future Windows updates. Microsoft said a Performance Mode will support frame rates reaching 120 fps, compared with the preview's 60 to 75 fps. HDR support is also planned for those updates.
