After Steam Deck, they have been a barrage of handheld gaming consoles aka handheld gaming PCs joining the market. But one familiar name in the gaming space has been missing: Acer. Well, that’s until this weekend at IFA when the Taiwan-based computer maker announced its first handheld gaming PC, Acer Nitro Blaze 7.
Acer has officially entered the handheld gaming world with the Nitro Blaze 7, a sleek, AI-powered device designed for gamers on the go. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, this handheld packs a punch with up to 39 AI TOPS, ensuring top-notch performance whether you’re playing AAA titles or indulging in entertainment.
The 7-inch Full HD touch display brings your games to life with a blazing-fast 144 Hz refresh rate, vivid colors, and AMD FreeSync Premium for tear-free, smooth gameplay. All of this is boosted by AMD Radeon 780M graphics with real-time upscaling from Radeon Super Resolution, so your visuals stay sharp and responsive.
This lightweight device is perfect for travel, slipping easily into a bag while still delivering powerhouse performance. The Nitro Blaze 7 comes with up to 2 TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage and 16 GB of LPDDR5x memory, ensuring you have all the space and speed needed for your game library, and then some.
Speaking of libraries, the Acer Game Space app pulls all your favorite titles from various gaming platforms into one place, making it easier than ever to access your games.
The controls are intuitive and versatile, with a responsive touch interface, joystick, and directional buttons to make your gameplay experience smoother and more precise. Hotkeys and the new Game Space button add further convenience, making it easy to switch between games and menus in a snap. You also get high-speed connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and plenty of ports, including USB4 and a MicroSD slot for expanded storage.
The Nitro Blaze 7 runs on Windows 11, so you’ll be in familiar territory—assuming you are a PC gamer this whole time. It also comes with three months of PC Game Pass, giving you access to hundreds of high-quality games right out of the box. As for the price, stay tuned—Acer is set to reveal more details on that soon. Meanwhile, you can learn more HERE.
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