Acer Announces Nitro Blaze Link Portable Remote Play Device
Acer is entering the dedicated remote-play handheld market with a streamlined device that competes on weight and Wi-Fi 6 latency, while also announcing a full portable PC gaming device with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme processor.
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Acer announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a portable device specialized for remote play of PC games via Wi-Fi, on May 31. It streams gameplay from a host gaming PC, similar to the PlayStation Portal. The device features a 7-inch touchscreen, full controller layout, Wi-Fi 6 support, and weighs 464g. It runs Debian Linux with 8GB storage and 1GB RAM. Release is set for Q4 2025 overseas; pricing is unannounced.
The Nitro Blaze Link is not a standalone gaming handheld; it streams video and input from a user's existing gaming PC over Wi-Fi. Acer emphasizes low-latency streaming via Wi-Fi 6, and the device's 464g weight undercuts both the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2. The internal specs are minimal-8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM-since the device runs Debian Linux and is not intended for local game installation. Acer also revealed the Predator Atlas 8 on May 28, a full portable PC gaming device that will be among the first to use Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor, launching in October 2025.
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