Project Kennan: Xbox's handheld breaks cover in leaks, Asus ROG Ally 2 prototype spotted

The first images of the Asus ROG Ally 2 have appeared online as a result of official certification from the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC), but there is a catch: the gaming handheld comes in two versions, one of which has an Xbox button.The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld range, which is marketed as a rival to Valve's Steam Deck, enables users to play PC and Android games while on the go and supports marketplaces like Steam and GOG.Now, these leaked images are going to boost the enthusiasm of the fans to a whole new level, regarding the upcoming console.These leaked images have been uncovered first by from an Indonesian certificate filing, and , on the other hand, linked them in an . They display two new ROG Ally consoles: a black model with a single button with the unpainted but recognizable Xbox emblem, and a white, vanilla counterpart. Some restricted specifications are also revealed in that listing, including a 7-inch, 120Hz LCD display that is comparable to the first generation. The Xbox edition comes with an 8-core, 36W AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU, while the white version has a less potent 4-core, 20W chip. According to the images, the Xbox button was next to the left stick and above the D-Pad. The next Xbox tablet, code-named Project Kennan by Microsoft, will be more powerful than the white ROG Ally 2 tablet. Additionally, instead of the ROG Ally's blocky, sloping form, the design now features additional molded controller grips on each edge.As of now, there is no official release date available for these consoles. Given that certification is already underway, a release is probably imminent. Computex, which starts on May 20 and is just one day after Microsoft's own Build conference starts on May 19, is where Asus frequently releases new gear. Project Keenan, an Xbox portable that has been the subject of months of rumors and is supposedly scheduled for release this year. But it's not the Xbox portable console. Instead, it appears to be a Windows gaming device made by Asus, a third-party manufacturer. It's still unknown if Windows 11 or a custom made dedicated Xbox operating system will be used in the Xbox version of the ROG Ally 2. The next Xbox ROG Ally 2 is expected to have robust compatibility for Xbox Game Pass, just like other Asus ROG Ally tablets that are currently on the market. However, all leaks must be treated with caution until ASUS and Microsoft release official information.Read More:Here’s what Microsoft may be planning for its handheld Xbox console