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Microsoft's Handheld Gaming Device Set to Rival Nintendo

3/13/2025

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Microsoft is gearing up to shake up the handheld gaming scene with its first device, codenamed "Keenan," in collaboration with ASUS, slated for a 2025 launch. Running on Windows and packed with Xbox features and Game Pass, this device aims to rival Nintendo's reign, especially with the anticipated Switch 2. Plus, a dedicated Xbox handheld is on the horizon for 2027!

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Story summary

Microsoft is gearing up to shake up the handheld gaming scene with its first device, codenamed "Keenan," in collaboration with ASUS, slated for a 2025 launch. Running on Windows and packed with Xbox features and Game Pass, this device aims to rival Nintendo's reign, especially with the anticipated Switch 2. Plus, a dedicated Xbox handheld is on the horizon for 2027!