Acer’s Giant Handheld Gaming PC: A Beast of a Device

If the Steam Deck is too small for your liking, you might be thrilled to hear about Acer’s new Nitro Blaze 11. This behemoth of a handheld gaming PC boasts a 10.95-inch screen and a chunky form factor that’s pushing the limits of what can be considered portable.

Meet the Nitro Blaze 11

Measuring 36.4 cm x 17.1 cm x 1.59 cm and weighing in at 1050g (roughly equivalent to 1.5 Steam Decks), this device is not for the faint of heart. Its size is matched only by its power, with a 120 Hz WQXGA 2560 x 1600 touch display capable of up to 500 nits of brightness. Under the hood, you’ll find an AMD Ryzen 8040HS processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 2TB of NVMe SSD storage.

Features You’ll Love

* Built-in kickstand for comfortable gaming on the go
* Detachable controllers with back buttons
* Up to 2TB of storage for your games and media
* Three months of Xbox Game Pass included

But Is It Worth the Price?

With a minimum price tag of $1099.99, the Nitro Blaze 11 is certainly an investment. However, if you’re looking for a powerful handheld gaming PC that can keep up with your gaming needs, this might be the device for you.

A More Affordable Option: The Nitro Blaze 8

If the Nitro Blaze 11 is a bit too rich for your blood, Acer also offers the Nitro Blaze 8. This device features an 144 Hz 8.8-inch screen and weighs in at a more modest 720g. It measures 30.5 cm x 13.4 cm x 2.2 cm and costs $899.99. Both devices include three months of Xbox Game Pass and are scheduled to launch in Q2 this year.

What’s Next for Handheld Gaming?

While Acer’s new Nitro Blaze devices won’t be using AMD’s newly announced Ryzen Z-series APUs, Digital Foundry has more to say about those elsewhere on the site.