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Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is out for the Xbox Ally X and works in handheld mode

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In short

Microsoft has officially launched its Automatic Super Resolution upscaling technology on the Xbox Ally X, Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot Plus PCs. While 1080p handheld play on battery power might offer less optimal performance than other setups, it still delivers visual upgrades for older titles. The software also moves past the previous ceiling of roughly 60 to 75 frames per second. Upcoming Windows updates will further add compatibility with Auto HDR alongside a dedicated 120fps performance mode.

Key points

  • Handheld players can now utilize AI upscaling on battery power without being tethered to…: Handheld players can now utilize AI upscaling on battery power without being tethered to a dock.
  • Older gaming titles are set to see noticeable visual gains despite potential performance…: Older gaming titles are set to see noticeable visual gains despite potential performance trade-offs at 1080p.
  • Future platform updates will integrate Auto HDR compatibility alongside higher framerate…: Future platform updates will integrate Auto HDR compatibility alongside higher framerate support for compatible hardware.

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Microsoft is now rolling out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), an 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 today. Auto SR is also getting some new features alongside this official release.

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.

With the official launch of Auto SR, your Xbox Ally X can use Microsoft’s upscaling technology undocked and with games running at 1080p.

In April, Microsoft started testing Auto SR on the Xbox Ally X, but you could only use it while docked. The full release of Auto SR announced today now works while you’re playing handheld and running on battery, and it also supports games running at 1080p. Microsoft does note that playing in handheld and at 1080p might lead to performance that “may not be as optimal as other configurations,” but says…

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