Asus will launch a “portable Xbox” this year, according to the latest leaks

We already knew that Microsoft was interested in launching a portable Xbox console. The company itself confirmed that they had several developing prototypes, but that it would still take time to reach the market in the form of a finished product. However, the launch of a Portable xbox It could be closer than we thought and be a reality in 2025.

According to the latest rumors and leaks to which they have had access to WindowsCentral, who would be behind a console like that would not be Microsoft itself, but Asus would take the reins of the project to announce a functional portable console during the summer of this year.

Known as “Project Kennan “this console would take Asus’s experience with his ROG Ally and Rog Ally X, along with Microsoft’s collaboration to create a PC hardware -based game platform.

Therefore, it seems that this “Xbox Portable” It would be a way by Microsoft to create a portable console platform with greater integration with the Xbox ecosystem. In addition, I would have an in line with the aesthetic characteristic of Xbox consoles and controls.

Yes indeed, It would not be a console capable of running pure Xbox games, but it would focus on the multiplatform games for Windows/Xbox that are already available, even those with unique purchase (a purchase that allows playing on different platforms).

It could even be the Asus Rog Ally 2 but with a greater collaboration of Microsoft. Do not forget that the current ROG Ally and ROG Ally X already uses Windows 11 and has support for the company’s games ecosystem, but does not have the integration of the Steam Deck with Steam OS.

In fact, some information suggests that Microsoft plans to collaborate with more manufacturers to launch different ranges of portable consoles. This project would be led by Roanne Sones, responsible for the Xbox hardware team, and would take the “Bayside” code name.