Codenamed "Project Kennan," the handheld device will reportedly combine the distinct Xbox styling with the fundamental looks of a handheld like those made by Lenovo or MSI.

Project Keenan was leaked in March and was reported to be a partner device with some sort of Xbox branding, green highlights, and an Xbox Guide Button.

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Project Kennan was the codename for this particular third-party handheld, which is being made with a separate OEM partner and not manufactured or produced by Microsoft themselves.

To be clear, Xbox’s Project Kennan with ASUS isn’t delayed. It’s the company’s own internal handheld that has been placed on the back burner.

Project Kennan, along with the ROG Ally 2, will be devices running Windows 10, with Microsoft slated to fully unveil gaming-oriented features at Build 2025, which is set to take place on May 19.

It was said that this project would be a joint venture with an unnamed PC gaming OEM. More information about this handheld has now emerged, revealing the OEM and a few other notable details.

If the Asus/Xbox handheld, codenamed Project Kennan, is truly due for release in 2025, there seems like no better time to reveal it than during the games showcase, ...

Rumor: Xbox’s Upcoming Handheld, Project Kennan, Will Be Made By ASUS, And Still Runs Windows. March 13, 2025 by Ryan Parreno. Microsoft is dipping into portable gaming quicky, but only waist deep.

Plenty of Xbox fans are wondering when we’ll get our look at Project Kennan.This project is believed to be a handheld device for Xbox and would be in partnership with Asus.

The finding aids for the George F. Kennan Papers and the James V. Forrestal Papers are available online. The processing of these papers was completed in June and managed by project archivist Adriane ...