Acer Predator Atlas 8 Gaming Handheld Launches at Best Buy

Acer's Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld finally launches at Best Buy on November 1 for $1,300 ^[1].

Key facts * The Predator Atlas 8 is Acer's first gaming handheld to officially go on sale in the US ^[1]. * The device is exclusively available at Best Buy for $1,300 ^[1]. * It features the more powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme version rather than the regular Intel Arc 3 model ^[1]. * The handheld runs Windows 11 and supports Xbox Game Pass ^[1].

What are the hardware specifications? The Predator Atlas 8 features Intel Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe3 GPU cores and 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM ^[1]. It is equipped with an 8-inch, 500-nit 120Hz IPS display ^[1]. The controller hardware includes dual-mode triggers, TMR joysticks, and high-bandwidth docking ^[1]. Additional connectivity and storage features include a microSD UHS-II slot, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 ^[1].

Where can customers buy it? Customers can purchase the Predator Atlas 8 exclusively at Best Buy starting on November 1 ^[1]. Best Buy reported that pre-orders for the Atlas 8 sold out immediately and will launch a new round of online orders when the console arrives in stores ^[1].

How does it compare to other models? The Predator Atlas 8 is a more powerful alternative to other models like the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Lenovo options ^[1]. While Acer also unveiled the smaller Predator Atlas 7 recently, there is currently no confirmation on whether that sleeker 7-inch model will be sold in the United States ^[1]. The Atlas 7 offers similar flagship performance to the Atlas 8 but in a smaller form factor designed to be easier to hold ^[3].