Digital Foundry confirms the existence of an Auto HDR that can be applied to all titles without the need for an update. All the details.
The internal technology of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will allow almost all games to be better viewed without the need for patches. According to Digital Foundry, one of the new features of the next generation of Microsoft consoles will be an Auto HDR mode that can be applied to all titles; you just need to have a High Dynamic Range compatible television.
Auto HDR: an algorithm that converts SDR material to HDR
The British media explains that we are facing an algorithm controlled by artificial intelligence that, if activated, will automatically convert the SDR content that we see on the screen into HDR. And yes, it makes it possible even in video games that have the HDR option disabled, as we have seen in many video games of the current generation.
However, the source assures that it is not a perfect characteristic, but that it has room for improvement. Some images do not appear natural, they have some visual effects that should not be shown (such as artifacts or saturated colors), but it will all depend on the title.
In addition, the backward compatibility of Xbox Series X will allow doubling the FPS in some video games; eg Final Fantasy XV
“It works in most games that do not have HDR, I am intrigued to see how it works with more games,” says Richard Leadbetter, member of Digital Foundry, in the report published in Eurogamer. “From what I can see, the desired effect has indeed been achieved in Grand Theft Auto 4, but there were some strange effects: a character in a bright white jacket that was turned off to an ultra-white effect while the white markings on the road looked like have a bit of an unnatural shine. Actually, Microsoft will disable Auto HDR in titles in which it considers that the effect does not work at all. “
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will go on sale on November 10 at a price of 499 euros and 299 euros, respectively; with simultaneous launch all over the world. We recommend checking the differences between the two here to find out which model best suits your needs.
