By Laurent Giret
Publication Date: 2026-11-11 09:28:00
Auto SR, Microsoft’s new AI-powered upscaling technology for Windows 11 PCs with NPUs, is now officially available on the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, with some handheld mode improvements. It’s also coming to AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs after launching on Intel-powered models in September.
As you may recall, Auto SR first launched on Copilot+ PCs with Qualcomm Snapdragon X chips, and like Nvidia’s DLSS technology, it can improve gaming performance without sacrificing visual quality. The feature launched in preview on the AMD-powered ROG Xbox Ally X in April, but it was restricted to docked play. That’s no longer the case following the official release. Moreover, Auto SR can now work alongside Auto HDR, another AI-powered feature that brings HDR-like visuals to games without native HDR support.
“This release brings handheld play (undocked on battery), support for games running at 1080p, compatibility with Auto HDR and a new Performance Mode that can run up to 120…
