ASUS and Microsoft reveal handheld game consoles ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 launch

As Nintendo prepares to introduce the Switch 2, Asus and Xbox suddenly reveal new gaming devices via social network X.

A teaser posted by ASUS on social network X on March 31 has attracted the attention of the gaming community, increasing speculation about the development of an Xbox-branded handheld gaming device. Notably, the video was released just a day before the Nintendo Direct event, where the Switch 2 is expected to be officially launched.

In the video, a robot is programming an upgrade for itself when two devices suddenly appear: a gaming console that looks like the ROG Ally X and an ROG Raikiri Pro controller. The robot character then transforms into a gaming device that looks similar to ASUS' current handheld line.

ASUS releases a hidden teaser, Xbox responds with a funny meme, raising suspicions of cooperation to produce new gaming devices

PHOTO: X PLATFORM SCREENSHOT

Although there has been no official announcement from Microsoft or ASUS, the official Xbox account on the X platform responded with a “glance” meme, sparking speculation that this is an indirect tease of “Project Keenan” — an Xbox handheld gaming device project being co-developed with Asus. This project is said to merge the Xbox and Windows platforms into a single device.

The video doesn’t provide any specific specs, but the visual hints suggest the new device will have longer battery life, improved performance, more memory, and a completely new design. ASUS’s decision to release the video on March 31 is also believed to be to avoid confusion with April Fools’ Day pranks, which are common among tech companies.

This move by ASUS is believed to be aimed at attracting attention before Nintendo launches the Switch 2 on April 2. Although there is no confirmed information, the teaser has created a wave of discussion among handheld gaming enthusiasts, especially the PC gaming community. However, the ability of this device to attract Nintendo's loyal users is still open.

The next generation of Xbox consoles is not expected to launch until 2027, so a handheld gaming device capable of playing Xbox games would be a strategic move to expand Microsoft's ecosystem during the transition period. However, it is still unclear whether this device will run native Xbox games or just be a Windows 11 device with an Xbox interface.

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