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Microsoft Rolls Out Automatic Super Resolution for ROG Xbox Ally X and X20

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution is now officially available for the ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD Ryzen.

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In brief

  • Auto SR is now officially available for ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD Ryzen.
  • The feature now works in handheld mode, including on battery power, without requiring the device to be docked.
  • Auto SR supports games running at 1080p by default and can reach framerates up to 120 fps.
  • Performance Mode and Auto HDR support will arrive through future Windows updates.

Microsoft Rolls Out Automatic Super Resolution for ROG Xbox Ally X and X20

Microsoft has officially released Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) for the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally X20 handhelds, as well as select Windows Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD Ryzen processors. The feature was previously available only in a limited preview starting in April.

What changed in the official release

The new version of Auto SR works when the handheld is undocked, unlike the preview version, which did not support handheld play. It can now work directly on the handheld's screen, including when the device is running on battery power.

Auto SR can now work with games running at 1080p on default. During the preview, users had to lower the game's resolution before the technology could kick in. Microsoft warned that when using 1080p on handheld, "performance may not be as optimal as other configurations." The company said users should still see visual quality improvements, especially for older games.

The new Auto SR can reach framerates up to 120 fps, while the preview version could only hit between 60 to 75 fps. Microsoft explained that this would make fast-paced and competitive games like shooters feel and look smoother on screen.

Auto SR now supports HDR visuals. Both the higher framerate capability, which Microsoft calls "Performance Mode," and HDR support will be rolling out with future Windows updates.

Availability

Microsoft has confirmed that handheld mode, 1080p support, and expanded compatibility with AMD Ryzen-powered Copilot+ PCs are available now. Performance Mode and Auto HDR compatibility are being introduced through Windows updates, so some users may need to wait before they appear on their devices.

Why it matters

The official release removes key restrictions from the preview version, making the upscaling technology more usable for handheld gaming on the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, including on battery power and at native 1080p resolution.


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Questions readers ask

What devices are eligible for the official release of Automatic Super Resolution?
The feature is available for the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally X20 handhelds, as well as select Windows Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD Ryzen processors.
How does the official release differ from the previous preview version?
The new version supports handheld play when undocked and on battery power, whereas the preview did not support handheld play. It also allows the technology to work with games running at 1080p on default, while the preview required users to lower the resolution first.
What are the performance improvements in the official release?
Auto SR can now reach framerates up to 120 fps, compared to the preview version's limit of 60 to 75 fps. Microsoft calls this higher framerate capability "Performance Mode," which is being introduced through future Windows updates.
When will HDR support and Performance Mode be available?
Both features are being rolled out with future Windows updates, so some users may need to wait before they appear on their devices.

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