The buzz about a potential Xbox handheld device has been making waves, and Asus just added fuel to the fire with an intriguing teaser on its X account, formerly known as Twitter.
In the teaser, we see an animated robot tinkering on a terminal to upgrade itself. Right at the climax, a gadget resembling an ROG Ally X gaming console accompanied by an ROG Raikiri Pro controller drops into the scene with the character. Once the dust settles, the robot transforms into what appears to be a gaming console evocative of Asus’s current elite handheld model.
Things got even more exciting when Xbox’s official account chimed in with the well-known side-eye meme. Although there hasn’t been any formal announcement yet, Microsoft’s playful response may hint at Project Kennan — a collaborative effort with Asus to craft a handheld that bridges the gap between Xbox and Windows gaming platforms.
Although both companies remain tight-lipped about specifics, the teaser offers a tantalizing glimpse of the potential Xbox handheld. Gamers might look forward to features like improved battery life, heightened performance, expanded storage, and a fresh new design.
Asus released this teaser on March 31, 2025, at 2 pm EST, likely intending to preempt any notion that it’s an April Fool’s joke, which often circulates around this time as tech companies compete in prank wars. Like their ROG Ally reveal a couple of years back on April 1, the hint at a new Xbox console seems to be genuine.
Interestingly, this development arrives just ahead of the anticipated announcement of the Switch 2 at Nintendo Direct on April 2. Perhaps Asus aimed to capture some attention from Nintendo’s spotlight, sparking interest particularly among PC gamers and fans of handheld devices. However, it might not sway die-hard Nintendo fans.
While a new Xbox console isn’t on the horizon until 2027, the possible emergence of an Xbox handheld is certainly intriguing. Our fingers are crossed that this device will run Xbox games authentically, rather than merely serving as a fancy Windows 11 device dressed up in Xbox styling.
