Microsoft's DLSS rival Auto SR is out now
Microsoft has officially rolled out Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), an upscaling technology positioned as a competitor to Nvidia's DLSS. The feature is now available on the Xbox Ally X, the Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot Plus PCs, and it works in handheld mode.
Why it matters: upscaling has become a core part of how gaming hardware delivers smoother performance, and competition in this space pushes the whole ecosystem forward. When a platform owner builds its own answer to a dominant technology, it signals how seriously hardware and software are being integrated across devices.
For professionals in gaming, PC hardware and software development, this is a development worth tracking. Features in this area can shape how games are optimised, how developers approach performance targets, and how players judge value across devices.
Microsoft began testing Auto SR in April before this release, and the company says new features arrived alongside the launch. We will be watching how it performs in real-world use.
Key points
- Microsoft launches Auto SR Microsoft is rolling out Automatic Super Resolution, an upscaling technology that competes with Nvidia's DLSS, after testing it since April.
- Where Auto SR is available It is available for the Xbox Ally X, the Xbox Ally X20, and select Windows Copilot Plus PCs. It also works in handheld mode.
- Why it matters Upscaling is a key feature for gaming hardware. A rival to DLSS on Xbox and Windows PCs gives players more choice in how they boost performance.