An insider has revealed details of Project Kennan, a handheld console from Microsoft and ASUS

By: Anton Kratiuk | 13.03.2025, 14:54
Project Kennan: Concept image reveals the future of technology Concept image of Project Kennan. Source: Windows Central

The authoritative journalist of the Windows Central portal continues to reveal exclusive details of the portable console from Microsoft and ASUS, which has been given the working name Project Kennan.

Here's What We Know

Earlier Jez Corden reported that the portable Xbox could appear on sale as early as the end of 2025, now he has added to his information. According to his data, the new device is similar to Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. As an operating system uses a modified version of Windows with some elements of the Xbox OS.

In the development of the gadget is actively involved Asus, which already has some experience in this segment.

Corden knows that the console will be able to run almost all third-party gaming services, including Steam, Battle.net and GOG, probably EGS can be added here, as well as launchers of individual companies, such as Riot Client, HoYoverse and others.

The console from Xbox and ASUS will support games tagged Xbox Play Anywhere (so denotes the ability to transfer progress between different Microsoft platforms) and tittles from the Xbox Cloud Gaming catalogue.

According to Corden, the new device will be introduced in the summer, and its price will be $499-599.

The author specified that buyers may be offered two models of Project Kennan, but so far Corden can not say what will be the difference between them.

Source: Windows Central