Xbox Series X/S and Xbox ROG Ally X are getting AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling to improve performance
Key Points:
- Xbox Series X/S consoles and ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X handhelds will receive AMD’s latest upscaling technology, FSR 4.1, in an upcoming update to enhance game visuals and performance.
- FSR 4.1, AMD’s counterpart to Nvidia’s DLSS, uses machine learning to upscale lower-resolution game rendering to near-native 4K quality, potentially boosting frame rates to 60fps or 120fps with minimal visual compromise.
- This update aligns Xbox Series X/S with PlayStation 5 consoles, which already support similar upscaling tech like PS5 Pro’s PSSR and the standard PS5’s QSSR, broadening developer options for performance enhancements.
- Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet emphasized the longstanding partnership with AMD and highlighted ongoing collaboration to advance gaming performance and visual quality across Xbox and Windows platforms.
- The introduction of FSR 4.1 is part of a broader initiative, including Project Helix and FSR Diamond, aimed at delivering future advancements in gaming technology on Xbox hardware.