Microsoft isn’t launching its Xbox handheld this year, but Asus might be
I understand the Xbox work that has hit the headlines this week is actually called Project Kennan, not Keenan. I’m told that Kennan is the codename for a handheld that is being manufactured by Asus, and it’s part of a larger effort from Microsoft to unify Windows and Xbox towards a universal library of Xbox and PC games.
Xbox handheld reportedly being made with Asus — all to take on Steam Deck
The Asus ROG Ally, along with its premium sibling, the Asus ROG Ally X, stand among the best handheld gaming consoles you can get, so Microsoft would do well to partner up with the company for a new handheld device — especially if it comes with an all-new OS platform that caters to Xbox.
I hope Valve are watching closely with Microsoft working towards an Xbox Handheld
With Microsoft pushing to improve Windows on handhelds, and reportedly working with a specific partner on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, Valve should be watching closely with their Linux plans for Steam Deck and SteamOS.
Asus rumored to launch Xbox handheld in 2025 — OEM working with Microsoft to 'unify' Windows and Xbox libraries
Sources say that Asus and Microsoft are working together to build the first Xbox handheld gaming console for launch later this year.
Microsoft and Asus Might Make the Xbox Handheld a Reality
Those rumors about Microsoft making it own Xbox handheld may have been hasty, but we could see the Xbox version of SteamOS instead.
Xbox reportedly launching PC gaming handheld to compete with Steam Deck this year, plus new console in 2027
Microsoft’s Xbox is poised to enter into the PC gaming handheld race later this year with a “partner device” of its own, according to a new report by Windows Central. The device is internally codenamed “Keenan” for some reason, and is set to come out in 2025 if all goes well.
Xbox will release its first handheld gaming console this year, report claims
According to a new report, Microsoft will partner will a gaming PC manufacturer on the first official Xbox handheld console this year.
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