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

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Briefings

Microsoft announced the release of Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) for the Xbox Ally X, a competitor to Nvidia's DLSS. The technology now supports handheld mode and 1080p gaming on battery power, previously limited to docked usage. This marks a significant expansion of the feature's capabilities beyond desktop environments.

Key points

• Microsoft released Auto SR for the Xbox Ally X, enabling upscaling technology to compete with Nvidia's DLSS.
• Auto SR now supports handheld mode and 1080p gaming on battery power, previously restricted to docked usage.

Context

Microsoft's Auto SR technology was previously tested on the Xbox Ally X starting in April but only worked while docked. This new announcement expands functionality to handheld devices and battery-powered gaming scenarios.

Limitations

Performance impacts during handheld and 1080p gaming are not fully quantified. Specific game titles or hardware models supporting this feature remain unconfirmed.

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