Quick answer: Microsoft’s Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) is out of preview on the ROG Xbox Ally X and Ally X20. It now works in handheld mode on battery and with games running at 1080p. A new Performance Mode that can reach up to 120 FPS, plus Auto HDR support, is rolling out through Windows Update. To use it, update Windows 11 and Game Bar, install the Auto Super Resolution Package from the Microsoft Store, then turn it on per game in Game Bar under Display, then Graphics. The standard ROG Xbox Ally is not supported. Current as of November 12, 2026.
If you own an ROG Xbox Ally X, the AI upscaler Microsoft has been testing since April just got a lot more useful. In a November 10 DirectX Developer Blog post, Microsoft said Auto SR is officially out of preview on the Ally X and Ally X20, and that it no longer needs a dock. Here is what changed, what is still rolling out, and how to switch it on.
What changed in the full release
During the Xbox Insider preview, Auto SR only worked with the Ally X docked to an external screen. The full release adds:
- Handheld play: Auto SR now runs on the built-in screen, even unplugged on battery. Available now.
- 1080p support: you no longer have to drop a game below 1080p before Auto SR kicks in. Docked, it can upscale up to 1440p. Available now.
- Performance Mode: raises the cap from roughly 60 to 75 FPS to up to 120 FPS. Rolling out with Windows updates.
- Auto HDR: Auto SR and Auto HDR can now run together. Also rolling out.
Microsoft’s own test shows the difference. In Rocket League on an Ally X at 720p and high settings, Quality Mode averaged about 70 FPS, while Performance Mode averaged about 115 FPS. Microsoft also warns that using 1080p on the handheld’s own screen “may not be as optimal” for performance, though older games should still look better.
How to turn on Auto SR
- Install the latest Windows 11 updates and update Game Bar.
- Download or update the Auto Super Resolution Package from the Microsoft Store.
- Launch a game, then press the Xbox button (Win + G on a keyboard) and open Widgets, then Display, then the Graphics tab.
- Turn on the Auto SR toggle for that game, and turn on the in-game status indicator so you can see when it is active.
- Pick Quality or Performance mode. You can switch while you play.
If it still will not turn on, Microsoft’s support page says the game needs to run in Fullscreen or Exclusive Fullscreen at a supported resolution. On AMD devices like the Ally X, that is 720p up to 1080p. The Graphics tab tells you what needs fixing.
Which devices and games work
Auto SR runs on a neural processing unit (NPU), so it needs a Copilot+ PC. Microsoft lists AMD Ryzen AI devices including the ROG Xbox Ally X and X20, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Arc G3 devices with an NPU including the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, and Snapdragon X or X2 PCs. The standard ROG Xbox Ally is not on the list.
Games must use DirectX 10 or later and run as 64-bit (or Arm64) apps. Microsoft says 32-bit games and anything running on DirectX 9, Vulkan or OpenGL are not supported.
Our take: Handheld support is the change that matters. Most Ally X owners play undocked, so the preview was easy to ignore. If a game already has a good built-in upscaler, try that first, but for older DirectX 11 and 12 games with no upscaling option, Auto SR is now a free toggle worth testing, and Performance Mode should be the one to watch for shooters once it reaches your device.
Sources: Microsoft DirectX Developer Blog, “Auto SR Officially Launches on ROG XBOX Ally X and X20,” November 10, 2026; Microsoft Support, Automatic Super Resolution. Image: official Auto SR Performance Mode screenshot (Rocket League on ROG Xbox Ally X), Microsoft, via the DirectX Developer Blog.
