Acer’s Intel Arc-powered Steam Deck rival finally gets a price and release date

Acer’s new gaming beast is almost ready to leave its cage. Acer’s Intel Arc-powered Steam Deck rival finally gets a price and release date. Acer Predator Atlas 8 US price and availability revealed.

Gaming Acer’s Intel Arc-powered Steam Deck rival finally gets a price and release date Acer’s new gaming beast is almost ready to leave its cage. The handheld packs Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme processor, an 8-inch 120Hz VRR display, an 80Wh battery, and Windows 11. Acer says the first round of pre-orders sold out last week, even before the handheld hit shelves.

Gaming handhelds have become quite capable in recent years. Devices like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally let you take your favorite PC games almost anywhere. Now, Acer wants a piece of that action, too, but its latest handheld comes with a price tag that might make you think twice.

First unveiled at Computex 2026, the Acer Predator Atlas 8 goes on sale November 1, exclusively at Best Buy.