# Microsoft is starting to test its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature with the Xbox Ally X. Auto SR first debuted on some Copilot Plus PCs nearly two years ago, improving visual quality and frame rates in select games.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-30 · The Verge*

## Key points

- Microsoft is testing Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) on the Xbox Ally X for docked play.
- Auto SR can be toggled on for DirectX 10 or later games, regardless of native game support.
- The NPU chip in the Xbox Ally X is used for Auto SR to avoid impacting GPU frame rates.
- A new display widget in the Game Bar lets players control resolution and refresh rates in-game.
- You can now launch and manage games from multiple PC storefronts directly on the Xbox Ally.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Asus
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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