Acer has announced the Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld, powered by Intel’s new Arc G‑Series platform. The device comes in two variants, equipped with the Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 processors respectively.
Acer states the handheld delivers improved AI upscaling, ray tracing support, and smoother gameplay, while keeping temperatures stable thanks to its new cooling design.
According to official updates from Acer news, the device will launch in North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), and Australia starting October 2026. There is still no information regarding pricing or release timeline for other regions such as Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines.
The device is a strong contender among handheld gaming devices in the market. It rivals the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus, Steam Deck, and other gaming consoles.
Acer Predator Atlas 8 Specifications
Here are the official specifications of the device as listed on their official website:
- Processor: Intel Arc G3 Extreme / Arc G3
- Graphics: Intel Arc B390 / B370
- Display: 8‑inch WUXGA touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate with VRR support, up to 500 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus protection
- Memory: Up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage: Up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
- Battery: 80Wh
- Cooling: Dual‑fan AeroBlade system
- Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
- Controls: Hall‑effect triggers, full‑size joysticks
- Audio: DTS:X Ultra dual speakers
- Software: Windows 11 with Xbox Game Pass support
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