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AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 is slated for Xbox Series X|S consoles and ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, according to multiple outlets. Reports indicate a gradual rollout with some devices listed as coming soon and no exact release window yet.

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In short

  • AMD launched its FSR 4.1 update for Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards in March, and promised to bring the technology to older GPUs and handhelds this year.
  • On the console side, Xbox CTO Scott Van Vilet said Microsoft has " worked very closely with AMD " to optimize FSR 4.1, though no release window has been given for Xbox Series X|S.
  • AMD's FSR 4.1 upscaling is now available on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs and Ryzen APUs with the Adrenalin 26.10.1 driver, with Xbox Series X|S support on the way.

What happened

Engadget reports that AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 upscaling technology is coming soon to the Xbox Series X/S and Ally devices, including the Ally X, Ally X20, Ally S and Ally handheld consoles.

The Verge states that FSR 4.1 can improve performance in more than 300 supported games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield 6, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

TweakTown reports that FSR 4.1 has arrived on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs and select Ryzen APUs with the Adrenalin 26.10.1 driver, and that Xbox Series X|S support is on the way, with additional notes about handhelds.

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Why it matters

  • Impact

    FSR 4.1 arriving on Xbox consoles and Ally devices could boost performance across a range of titles, including ones on the Xbox ecosystem.

What we know

Engadget reports that AMD also announced FSR 4.1 is coming to older RX 6000-series graphics cards and laptops powered by Ryzen AI 9 processors, and that the company has already made the tech available to 7000-series cards.

The Verge notes that FSR 4.1 will start appearing for Radeon RX 6000-series GPUs today, as well as Ryzen AI Max 300 and 400 series devices, and Ryzen AI 9 300 and 400 series devices.

Thurrott.com reports that FSR 4.1 is coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles in addition to Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs, and Ryzen AI 9, Ryzen AI Max, and select Ryzen Z2 CPUs, with a note that Xbox gamers will have to wait as the release window is not specified.

What remains unclear

  • Exact release windows for when FSR 4.1 will arrive on Xbox Series X|S and Ally devices are not disclosed by the outlets.

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Sources

  1. Engadget — AMD Is Bringing Its Next-Gen FSR 4.1 Upscaling Tech To Xbox
  2. The Verge — AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 to Xbox consoles and handhelds
  3. TweakTown — AMD confirms FSR 4.1 expands to RX 6000 GPUs, Ryzen laptops, handhelds, and Xbox consoles
  4. Thurrott.com — AMD Announces FSR Upscaling 4.1 for Xbox Consoles and the ROG Xbox Ally
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