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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/microsofts-dlss-competitor-is-out-for-the-xbox-ally-x-and-works-in-handheld-mode/
- Published: 2026-11-11T00:34:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T04:50:19+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1031446/microsoft-automatic-super-resolution-auto-sr-upscaling
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Auto SR is rolling out to the Xbox Ally X and selected PCs.
- Handheld and battery-powered play are now supported.
- Performance mode supports frame rates up to 120fps.

## Summary

Microsoft is rolling out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), its image-upscaling technology, for the Xbox Ally X, Xbox Ally X20 and selected Windows Copilot Plus PCs. The release matters to handheld players because Auto SR can now run while the Ally X is being used away from its dock and on battery, bringing upscaled visuals to more gaming situations.

The update adds support for games running at 1080p and a Performance mode that can raise frame rates to as much as 120fps, compared with the previous limit of around 60 to 75fps. Microsoft cautions that handheld play at 1080p may be less optimal, though it expects visual improvements particularly in older games. Performance mode and Auto HDR compatibility will arrive through Windows updates.

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