The ROG Xbox Companion X Next month is set to get even better, with Microsoft confirming that the handheld device will receive Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) in an upcoming update. This feature will allow ROG Xbox Ally X devices to perform at even higher framerates without a significant hit to visuals.
The ROG Xbox Ally X first debuted in October 2025 as a collaboration between tech giants Asus and Microsoft. It started 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 wherever 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 constantly 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 demonstrating Auto SR on Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X. The technology works in tandem with other AI resolution scalers such as DLSS while maintaining “nearly equivalent visual quality.” Example used in footage Forza Horizon 5which runs at 1080p and 60 FPS at high settings on the ROG Xbox Ally X. When docked and at the 1440p Ultra graphics setting preset, this performance drops to around 38 FPS, but with Auto SR enabled, it's able to increase 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 few years now, previously featured on ARM-based Copilot+ PCs using Qualcomm's Snapdragon X and X2 series processors. However, it was only a matter of time before this 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 on release can keep it off.
As a leading tech giant, 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, like Copilot for Gaming, an AI-powered assistant that helps players get stuck in games. However, technology like Auto SR is a great example of how AI can be used to objectively improve the gaming experience, and hopefully, there will be more 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
- Performance
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7” IPS, 500 nits, 16:9, 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC anti-reflection
- resolve
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FHD 1080p
- Original release date
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2025
