The ROG Xbox Ally X will get even better next month, after Microsoft confirmed that the handheld will get Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in an upcoming update. The feature will allow ROG Xbox Ally X devices to perform at even higher frame rates without taking a significant visual hit.
The ROG Xbox Ally X first debuted in October 2025 as the latest collaboration between tech giants Asus and Microsoft. It launched at a price of $999.99, $400 more than the cheaper ROG Xbox Ally handheld. The range gives gamers more options to play PC titles wherever they want, with enough power to ensure they can 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 price of the ROG Xbox Ally X is high, Microsoft is continuously improving the device through software updates.
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ROG Xbox Ally X gets automatic super resolution in April
During the recent GDC 2026, Kotaku senior reporter Ethan Gach posted footage of Microsoft showing off Auto SR on the ROG Xbox Ally X. The technology works with other AI resolution scalers like DLSS to significantly improve performance, while maintaining “nearly equivalent visual quality.” The example in the movie uses Forza Horizon 5running 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 drops to around 38 FPS, but with Auto SR enabled it can 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 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 will not be forced on players; those who prefer not to use it when it is released can keep it away.
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- Stamp
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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
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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
