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

There’s been a whirlwind of whispers about a potential Xbox handheld, and Asus has sprinkled even more intrigue into the mix with a teaser video on its X account, formerly known as Twitter.

In the clip, we see a quirky robot updating its systems at a terminal, only to have its efforts interrupted by what appears to be an ROG Ally X gaming console and an ROG Raikiri Pro controller landing next to it. When the dust settles, the robot somehow morphs into a gaming console that bears a striking resemblance to Asus’s top-tier handheld device.

What really got people talking, though, was a cheeky reply from the official Xbox account that featured the side-eye meme. While nothing definitive has been disclosed so far, this interaction has fueled speculation about Project Kennan—a game-changing handheld device crafted by Asus in collaboration with Microsoft, intended to merge Xbox and Windows into a unified gaming platform.

Although specifics from either company are still under wraps, the sneak peek gave the gaming community plenty to anticipate. Expectations are running high for improved battery life, enhanced performance, increased storage, and a fresh new design for the upcoming handheld.

Asus strategically dropped the teaser on March 31, 2025, at 2 PM EST, likely aiming to avoid being lumped in with the slew of April Fool’s gags that tech companies often roll out. Taking a cue from their previous ROG Ally reveal on April 1 a few years back, it seems this Xbox console tease isn’t just smoke and mirrors.

Simultaneously, all eyes are on Nintendo with the anticipated announcement of the Switch 2 set for April 2 during the Nintendo Direct event. It seems like Asus might be aiming to divert some attention from Nintendo with their announcement, sparking excitement among PC and handheld gaming fans, though it might not be enough to lure die-hard Nintendo loyalists.

An official new Xbox console isn’t expected until 2027, but the buzz around an ‘Xbox handheld’ is gaining momentum. The big hope is that it will run Xbox games natively rather than being just a Windows 11 device dressed up like an Xbox. Gaming enthusiasts can’t wait to see how these developments unfold.