It seems to be like photographs of ASUS’ Xbox-branded handheld machine, codenamed Project Kennan, have leaked on-line.
As first reported by 91mobiles and noticed by Eurogamer, two photos of the ASUS ROG Ally 2 machine — one white, one black — appear to have gone public through the Indonesian certification workplace, which linked to (seemingly now deleted) an inventory on the U.S.’s FCC web site.
While each boast buttons configured for Xbox (Y, B, A, and X, quite than PlayStation’s triangle, circle, cross, and sq., or Nintendo’s X, A, B, and Y), the picture of the black variant is especially fascinating as a Xbox button, albeit one with no outlined ‘X’, could be very clearly to the left, subsequent to the thumbstick. The tech specs presently are a little bit piecemeal, so it isn’t totally clear how they will run or if there’s any significant distinction between the black and white variations.
That stated, Windows Central’s Jez Corden reviews the gadgets are “at present being examined at Microsoft HQ quite brazenly as we converse” and posits a reveal could also be approaching or round May 20.
Photos of Xbox’s “Project Kennan” appear to have leaked. https://t.co/fQiMISNMJZ
— Jez (@JezCorden) May 7, 2025
Last month, ASUS Republic of Gamers’ X/Twitter account shared a teaser providing a quick glimpse at each a Republic of Gamers (ROG) Xbox controller and handheld system. The official Xbox account acknowledged the tweet with a cheeky wide-eyed gif, suggesting it was gearing up for a proper reveal.
It follows an earlier report from IGN on Microsoft’s online game {hardware} ambition, which allegedly features a full next-gen Xbox for 2027 and an Xbox-branded gaming handheld that will launch later in 2025.
Xbox Games Series Tier List
Xbox Games Series Tier List
While this specific Xbox-branded gaming handheld will not be a Microsoft-made console, the corporate is reportedly planning to lastly launch considered one of its personal in 2027, doubtlessly alongside its next-gen Xbox. Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer not too long ago indicated a first-party Xbox handheld is years away.
Speaking of which: the successor to the Xbox Series X is now allegedly “absolutely” in manufacturing and due out in two years, tying in with Xbox president Sarah Bond’s latest feedback that Microsoft was “transferring full velocity forward on our subsequent technology {hardware}, targeted on delivering the largest technological leap ever in a technology.”
Vikki Blake is a reporter, critic, columnist, and marketing consultant. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.
