Xbox Series X Auto-HDR: One Of Next-Gen’s Coolest Features

I’ve tested auto-HDR in a number of backward compatible games on a preview version of the Xbox Series X hardware. And it’s a big benefit. Every game I tested maxes out at 1,000 Nits, which is a measure of luminance. When it comes to HDR, 1,000 Nits is a gold standard for the bright highlights in an image. HDR expert Adam Fairclough, @EvilBoris on Twitter (who you should follow), helped out with this by grabbing a heatmap of some of my HDR footage. Check it out!