Asus Unveils Teaser for Xbox ‘Kennan’ Handheld Ahead of Switch 2 Launch

There’s been quite a buzz in the gaming community about the possibility of an Xbox handheld device. Adding fuel to the fire, Asus recently caught everyone’s attention with a teaser on its X account, previously known as Twitter.

The teaser is a slick little animation featuring a robot sprucing itself up through some tech upgrades on a terminal. Just as the upgrades are about to kick in, an intriguing moment happens—a device that looks strikingly like an ROG Ally X gaming console and an ROG Raikiri Pro controller makes its entrance, transforming the scene. Once the dust has settled, it seems that the robot has morphed into what resembles Asus’s top-tier handheld gaming console.

What really got people talking was the cheeky response from Xbox’s official account, which posted a side-eye meme. Although nothing concrete has been dropped yet, this playful exchange seems to hint at Project Kennan—the collaborative handheld device in development by Microsoft and Asus. This ambitious project aims to seamlessly blend Xbox and Windows into a unified platform.

While we’re still waiting for more official details, the video teaser gives us a sneak peek of what’s likely to be part of this Xbox handheld’s offering. We can expect enhancements like extended battery life, boosted performance, expanded storage, and a stylish new design.

Asus shared this video on March 31, 2025, at precisely 2 PM EST. Their timing might have been strategic to ensure the teaser wasn’t dismissed as an April Fool’s gag, which is common among tech companies around this time. Remember when they launched the ROG Ally on April 1 a while back? That was no joke, and this new hint from Asus seems just as authentic.

On a related note, it’s interesting to consider how this teaser coincides with the upcoming announcement of the highly anticipated Switch 2 at Nintendo Direct on April 2. Asus’s reveal could be an attempt to grab some of the spotlight, but despite the excitement among fans of PC and handheld gaming, it might not sway diehard Nintendo fans.

While we’re not holding our breath for a fresh Xbox console until 2027, the idea of an ‘Xbox handheld’ is certainly exciting. Fingers crossed, this device will offer native Xbox game support, rather than just being a Windows 11 variant with an Xbox look.