This new gaming handheld wants to take on the Steam Deck with Intel Arc inside

• Acer has announced the Predator Atlas 8, a Windows 11 gaming handheld featuring Intel Arc G-series processors and dual active-fan cooling.
• The Predator Atlas 8 features an 8-inch 120Hz FHD+ touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection, along with hall-effect triggers and carbon-film joysticks.
• It will be available in North America, EMEA, and Australia starting October 2026, though official pricing has not yet been announced.

As part of its Computex 2026 announcements, Acer is unveiling a new gaming handheld, the Predator Atlas 8 (PA08-I51). This Windows-based gaming handheld is powered by Intel’s new Arc G-series processors and features dual active-fan cooling for hours of gaming.

The Acer Predator Atlas 8 features an 8-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate (supporting Variable Refresh Rate), 500 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection and Gorilla Glass DXC for glare reduction. There’s DTS:X Ultra audio on board through dual 2W speakers, and Acer is also equipping AI-assisted noise reduction to help the dual microphones pick up your voice clearly for chats.