Acer launches Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld at $1,300

Acer unveiled the Predator Atlas 8, a Windows 11 handheld powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip and Arc B390 GPU with 12 Xe3 cores. It ships exclusively at Best Buy on November 1, 2026 for $1,300 with 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.

• Intel Arc G3 Extreme CPU and Arc B390 GPU with 12 Xe3 cores
• 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD, IPS LCD display instead of OLED
• $1,300 price, Best Buy exclusive starting November 1, 2026
• 30–40% faster than ROG Xbox Ally X20 in Gears of War: E-Day and Cyberpunk 2077