# Microsoft’s own upscaler and alternative to FSR just landed on Xbox Ally X handhelds – actually uses an NPU for something useful

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/microsofts-own-upscaler-and-alternative-to-fsr-just-landed-on-xbox-ally-x-handhelds-actually-uses-an-npu-for-something-useful/
- Published: 2026-11-11T12:11:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T13:41:59+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/microsofts-own-upscaler-and-alternative-to-fsr-just-landed-on-xbox-ally-x-handhelds-actually-uses-an-npu-for-something-useful/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Auto SR is now available in standard Windows on Xbox Ally X models.
- It can run undocked and reach up to 120 fps in Performance Mode.
- FSR remains the preferred option when a game supports it well.

## Summary

Microsoft has launched Auto SR, its AI upscaling feature, in the standard Windows release for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and X20 handhelds. It can now run while the devices are undocked, giving players another way to improve performance in games that lack a suitable built-in upscaler.

Auto SR uses the handhelds’ neural processing unit (NPU), leaving the graphics processor available for other tasks, while AMD FSR remains preferable when available because it is expected to produce a more faithful image. The update adds support for games running at 1080p, a Performance Mode reaching up to 120 frames per second, and Auto HDR for compatible games; Microsoft also says the feature will come to select Copilot+ PCs.

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