Asus Teases New ‘Kennan’ Xbox Handheld Ahead of Switch 2 Debut

The buzz about a possible handheld Xbox is gaining momentum, especially after a recent hint from Asus on their X social media platform (formerly known as Twitter).

The teaser video features an animated robot tweaking improvements on its own system through a terminal. As it’s about to hit the “go” button, a couple of devices resembling the ROG Ally X gaming console and ROG Raikiri Pro controller tumble into view with the character. When the dust clears, the robot seems to morph into a gaming console that bears a striking resemblance to Asus’s current flagship handheld device.

What added more intrigue was the cheeky response from Xbox’s official account, which replied with a curious side-eye emoji meme. While there’s no official word yet, this playful exchange hints at Project Kennan — a device in the works from Microsoft and Asus aimed at harmonizing Xbox and Windows gaming.

Even though specifics are still under wraps, the video revealed some potential features for this forthcoming handheld Xbox. Expect improvements like extended battery life, enhanced performance, increased storage capacity, and a fresh design.

The video dropped on March 31, 2025, at 2 pm EST, probably to avoid the chaos of April Fool’s pranks cluttering everyone’s timelines. Unlike previous reveals that coincided with April 1, it looks like this handheld news is genuine, much like the ROG Ally announcement a few years back, which also fell close to this highly skeptical date.

It’s interesting to point out that Nintendo fans are excited for the Switch 2 announcement on April 2, during Nintendo Direct. Asus’s teaser could be a strategic move to overshadow this big event, creating quite the buzz among PC and handheld gaming communities. That said, it might not convince die-hard Nintendo followers to jump ship.

We don’t anticipate seeing a brand-new Xbox console until around 2027. However, the arrival of a dedicated ‘Xbox handheld’ could be a game-changer. Our fingers are crossed that it will support native Xbox games instead of being just a Windows 11 device with an Xbox overlay.