Acer Expands Handheld Gaming Portfolio with New Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11

[TheLostSwede]

Acer today launched the new Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming devices, designed to elevate mobile gaming experiences with cutting-edge performance and versatile features. Powered by AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processors, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 2 TB of storage, the Nitro Blaze series boasts lightning-fast performance and responsiveness. Their WQXGA touch panels (8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) featuring Radeon Super Resolution and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, ensure fluid image quality. The dedicated Acer Game Space application simplifies managing and accessing popular games and applications on handheld gaming PCs.

The new Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller enhances the mobile gaming experience by enabling users to game anywhere and anytime with its foldable design. It supports fast charging to allow uninterrupted gaming sessions while powering mobile devices quickly.




Acer Nitro Blaze Handheld Gaming Device
Powered by AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processors with Ryzen AI delivering up to 39 TOPS, the Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming devices meet high-performance requirements to support smooth AAA gaming. They feature up to 144 Hz WQXGA touch displays (8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) with 500 nits brightness, combined with AMD Radeon 780M graphics, Radeon Super Resolution, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology for rapid graphical upscaling and stunning, tear-free frames. With 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM at 7500 MT/s and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe storage, users can expect fast-paced action and minimal loading time on their handheld devices.

Managing and accessing the most in-demand games applications on their handhelds' libraries are made seamless thanks to the dedicated on-device hotkey that leads straight to the Acer Game Space application. The devices easily adapt for playing, browsing, or working, featuring DTS:X Ultra Audio and Hall Effect triggers and sticks. The Nitro Blaze 11 also includes detachable controllers for solo and connected play and a sturdy built-in stand, plus a front camera for video calls and streaming. Fast connectivity options supported on the Nitro Blaze devices include USB4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 (Type-C), Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Additionally, users get three months of PC Game Pass. PC Game Pass is designed for PC players, including games on day one such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Ara: History Untold, and titles from EA Play.

Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller
The Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller's portable and foldable design is ideal for players who want to game as they go. The plug-and-play controller is compatible with Android and iOS devices, featuring an adjustable design that accommodates screens up to 8.3 inches. It connects to phones seamlessly via a USB Type-C port, and the included rubber pads provide secure grips, holding devices of various sizes, even with cases, while ensuring a comfortable feel during gameplay. Gaming sessions are kept uninterrupted with pass-through 18 W fast-charging support to ensure extended, and worry-free gameplay.

Pricing and Availability
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 (GN782U) will be available in North America in Q2, starting at USD 899, and in EMEA in Q2, starting at EUR 999.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 (GN7112U) will be available in North America in Q2, starting at USD 1,099, and in EMEA in Q2, starting at EUR 1,199.
The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller will be available in North America in Q2, starting at USD 69.99, and in EMEA in Q1, starting at EUR 89.99.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.



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[Cheeseball]

Acer is too late to the party if they're just coming out with Hawk Point devices now.

However 8845HS means up to 54W TDP, but that doesn't gain much in gaming performance when using the iGPU.

Also the 8.8" 144Hz version is most likely the same IPS panel as the Legion Go with the 10.95" 120Hz version most likely the same as panel as on the OneXPlayer X1 AMD which can also push 30+ TDP on a 8840U. Unfortunately, both panels are still portrait-native, but they do have vibrant colors. I'm thinking these may be rebadged OneXPlayer X1s with a better-looking controller.

 

[bonehead123]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA........

$900-1200 for a handheld gamr boi/gurl toi.....

PLUS another $70-90 for the controller...yea right

"gotta take either more of it or less of it, can't quite figure out which one" - Jackson Brown

 

[kapone32]

I look to get one of these on steep discount for my Daughter's birthday. The pricing is out of touch. The hook of handhleds is getting an entire PC for the price of a decent Graphics card.

 

[HOkay]

So... they're later to release, bring nothing new to the table, & they're expensive. Acer seems to have goofed hard on these. It's a shame, a year ago these would have been ok options to add to the growing pile, & they'd probably have been cheaper then too.

 

[watzupken]

I seriously question the need for bigger screens on these sorts of handheld PC. It is not quite portable anymore at coming to 11 inches. Furthermore, the iGPUs simply does not have the capability to run graphic intensive titles at high resolution, so the image on such a big screen will look really bad and pixelated. Then the price is just insane when it cost in the price range of a mid-low tier gaming laptop with decent specs.

 

[HOkay]

I seriously question the need for bigger screens on these sorts of handheld PC. It is not quite portable anymore at coming to 11 inches. Furthermore, the iGPUs simply does not have the capability to run graphic intensive titles at high resolution, so the image on such a big screen will look really bad and pixelated. Then the price is just insane when it cost in the price range of a mid-low tier gaming laptop with decent specs.

I'm really torn on what is the perfect size for me. I love the Go at 8.8", I'd maybe go slightly bigger, but 10.5"+ might be pushing it a bit too much. I disagree that 10.5" is any less portable than 8.8" though, they both need a carry case & would fit fine in a backpack, like a laptop. A $1,000 laptop is going to be better specs, but it's definitely not got the same ergonomics for playing on a sofa or in bed.