While all eyes are on the Nintendo Switch 2 as it launches in a few weeks, Xbox's handheld rival has leaked — here's all we learned about Microsoft's new portable consoleTech11:26, 07 May 2025Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now open at most UK online stores(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Nintendo Switch 2 finally launches in a few weeks alongside Mario Kart World, and while the console will compete with consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X for dominance, Nintendo will surely have one eye on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck OLED.But, what if two of those competitors joined forces? Xbox has reportedly been working on a handheld in partnership with ASUS, and it appears the device has now leaked via The United States FCC.‌The console, which is dubbed Project Kennan, will offer an ASUS ROG Ally style device with an additional Xbox button, according to information from Videocardz.com.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentThe report says that the new ROG Ally 2, as it's called in documentation, will come in two colours. The white version will seemingly be an improved version of the last ROG Ally, but the Black version has a subtle Xbox button.It's expected both versions will run Windows 11, and the new system will help players enjoy PC Game Pass games on the go — although Windows Central predicts it won't play Xbox console games until Microsoft develops its own hardware.Article continues belowStill, it's likely to be able to run just about any PC launcher, meaning Epic Game Store, Steam, Windows Store and Battle.net would be capable.Will the Xbox handheld rival the Switch 2?(Image: Getty Images)For now, the ROG Ally 2 (or whatever its official title ends up being) is tipped to include the Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset and 64GB of LPDDR5-8533 memory, while the white model is expected to have a four-core processor instead.‌"It seems Microsoft is working with a PC gaming OEM (think ASUS, Lenovo, MSI, Razer, etc.) on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, surprisingly slated for later in 2025 if plans are met," Windows Central's Jez Corden revealed back in March."Codename Keenan," this gaming handheld will look unmistakably "Xbox" we're told, complete with an official Xbox guide button, and Xbox design sensibilities"The Nintendo Switch 2 can be purchased with Mario Kart World (Image: (Image: NINTENDO))‌He continued: "Given that this is a partner device, similar to Lenovo's SteamOS partnership with Valve, I expect this handheld to be more PC-oriented. It'll most likely run full Windows, putting the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass front and centre, alongside the ability to install things like Steam.""Thanks to the Xbox Series S, Microsoft already has a large amount of games that could be more easily ported to a handheld-type system, too.""The strong possibility that these future systems will remain backward compatible ensures that those of us who are digitally locked to the Xbox ecosystem will have a place to upgrade to in the future. Future Xbox games will likely be Windows-oriented, hopefully with "Xbox Play Anywhere" as a default licensing model."Article continues belowFor more on Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, as well as our most-wanted Switch 2 ports.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌