Computex 2026 is kicking off next week and brands have already started giving us a glimpse of what we can expect from them at Asia’s biggest tech expo. Acer has also hopped on the bandwagon and unveiled a new gaming handheld device, the Predator Atlas 8. And the device is powered by Intel. Yep, you read that right.
Moreover, Acer claims that its new handheld combines console-style gaming with the flexibility of a Windows 11 PC. It even ships with XBOX Game Pass support out of the box, giving users access to hundreds of games immediately. Intrigued? Read on to know all about it.
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Acer’s new handheld is powered by Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme processor and can be configured with Intel Arc B390 graphics. The company claims this setup supports features like ray tracing and Intel XeSS 3 AI upscaling, which should help improve frame rates and image quality while gaming.
The handheld also packs up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB SSD storage. Acer says the device is designed for demanding PC games and includes support for Windows 11 gaming features and XBOX Mode. Users will also get access to XBOX Game Pass.
Now an important area in any gaming device is cooling. And Acer knows that. The Predator Atlas 8 includes a dual-fan cooling system along with what Acer claims is the first metal cooling fan in a gaming handheld. Moreover, according to the company, this fan can improve airflow by up to 10 percent compared to regular designs. Acer’s Vortex Flow system is also designed to push hot air out faster during long gaming sessions.
The handheld includes an 80Wh battery and support for Intel Endurance Gaming technology, which is said to balance performance and battery usage for longer play sessions.
Acer is also trying to make the Predator Atlas 8 feel premium with its display and controls. The handheld features an 8-inch WUXGA touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for Variable Refresh Rate or VRR. The display can reach up to 500 nits brightness and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.
Coming to the audio, the device includes dual 2W speakers with DTS:X Ultra support and dual microphones with AI noise reduction. Acer says this should help improve voice chats during multiplayer gaming.
The Predator Atlas 8 also comes with several connectivity features including Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion. Acer is also bringing its PredatorSense software to a handheld device for the first time. This software allows users to monitor system performance, adjust settings, and customise RGB lighting.
And that isn’t all. Acer has also included full-size analog sticks and adjustable trigger modes. This means that you can switch between instant-click triggers for shooting games and Hall-effect analog controls for racing or flight simulator games.
The Predator Atlas 8 will launch in North America, EMEA, and Australia starting October 2026. The company has not yet confirmed India pricing or availability.
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