The ROG Xbox Ally X is set to get even better next month, after Microsoft confirmed that the handheld device will receive Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in an upcoming update. The feature will allow ROG Xbox Ally X devices to perform at even higher framerates without suffering a significant hit to the visuals.
The ROG Xbox Ally X first debuted in October 2025 as the latest collaboration between tech giants Asus and Microsoft. It launched at a $999.99 price point, $400 more expensive than the less expensive ROG Xbox Ally handheld. The lineup gives gamers more options to play PC titles anywhere they want, with enough power to ensure they’re able to play most games without compromising too much on visual fidelity. These devices run Windows 11, which allows users to install other popular launchers, such as Steam, Battle.net, and the Epic Games Store. Although the ROG Xbox Ally X’s price point is steep, Microsoft is continually improving the device through software updates.
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ROG Xbox Ally X is Getting Automatic Super Resolution in April
During the recent GDC 2026, Kotaku senior reporter Ethan Gach posted footage of Microsoft showcasing Auto SR on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The technology works in tandem with other AI resolution scalers such as DLSS to significantly improve performance, while maintaining “nearly equivalent visual quality.” The example in the footage uses Forza Horizon 5, which runs at 1080p and 60 FPS on High settings on the ROG Xbox Ally X. When docked and on the 1440p Ultra graphics settings preset, this performance dips to around 38 FPS, but with Auto SR enabled, it is able to boost that number to 51 FPS. Microsoft boasts “up to 30% frame rate boost” with Auto SR enabled, and it can be applied to existing games. Best of all, the technology is just around the corner for ROG Xbox Ally X users, with Microsoft confirming that it’s coming to the device in April 2026.
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Auto SR has been around for a couple of years now, previously featured in ARM-based Copilot+ PCs using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X and X2 Series processors. However, it was only a matter of time before the technology became useful elsewhere, and the ROG Xbox Ally X feels like the perfect device to take advantage of it. Auto SR won’t be forced on players; those who prefer not to use it upon release can keep it off.
As one of the leading tech giants, Microsoft is becoming a major player in the use of AI to improve the gaming experience. The word “AI” has become almost like a boogeyman for many gamers, often referring to generative AI and its use in the development process. Not everything Microsoft has done has been popular, such as Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered assistant that helps players when they’re stuck in games. However, technology such as Auto SR is a great example of how AI can be utilized to objectively improve the gaming experience, and hopefully, there’s more like this to come.
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- Brand
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Xbox / ROG
- Operating System
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Windows 11 Home
- Processor
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AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor
- Display
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7” IPS, 500 nits, 16:9, 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection
- Resolution
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FHD 1080p
- Original Release Date
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2025
