Acer Expands Gaming Portfolio with Nitro Blaze 8 & 11 Handhelds and Foldable Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller
At CES 2025, Acer unveiled its latest advancements in handheld gaming with the Nitro Blaze 8, Nitro Blaze 11, and the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller. These devices combine cutting-edge technology, high-performance hardware, and portability to deliver seamless gaming experiences.
Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11: Gaming On-the-Go
Powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS processors with integrated Radeon™ 780M graphics, the Nitro Blaze series ensures rapid gameplay and smooth performance, even for AAA titles. Both devices come equipped with 16 GB LPDDR5X memory and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, offering blazing-fast speeds and minimal loading times.
The Nitro Blaze 8 features an 8.8-inch WQXGA touch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, while the Nitro Blaze 11 offers a larger 10.95-inch WQXGA touch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both displays support AMD Radeon™ Super Resolution and FidelityFX™ Super Resolution for enhanced visuals.
Specifications
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Model: GN782U
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Processor:
AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost)
AMD Ryzen™ AI, Supports up to total 39 AI TOPS
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ 780M (Up to 2.7 GHz, AMD RDNA™ 3 12 CUs)
Screen: 8.8" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, 144 Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch panel, 97% DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM, 7500 MT/s (onboard)
Storage: Up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe™ SSD
I/O Ports: 1 x USB4® Type-C (40 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A ,Micro SD Card (SDHC)
Control and Input: A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Hall effect Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space button, Acer quick menu button, Marco buttons
Audio:
Speaker: 2 x 2W
Microphone: 1 x D-Mic
Audio Jack: 3.5 mm CTIA
Battery: 55 Wh Li-Polymer battery
Power Supply: 65 W Type-C AC Adapter
WLAN and Bluetooth: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Software: Acer Game Space, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Dimensions: 30.5 (W) x 13.4 (D) x 2.2 (H) cm
Weight: 720 g
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Model: GN7112U
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Processor:
AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost)
AMD Ryzen AI, Supports up to total 39 AI TOPSGraphics: AMD Radeon™ 780M (Up to 2.7 GHz, AMD RDNA™ 3 12 CUs)
Screen: 10.95" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, 120 Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch panel, 98% DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM, 7500 MT/s (onboard)
Storage: Up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe™ SSD
I/O Ports: 1 x USB4® Type-C (40 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A, Micro SD Card (SDHC),
Control and Input: A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Hall effect Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space button, Acer quick menu button, Marco buttons
Audio:
Speaker: 2 x 2W
Microphone: 1 x D-Mic
Audio Jack: 3.5 mm CTIA
Battery: 55 Wh Li-Polymer battery
Power Supply: 00W Type-C AC Adapter
WLAN and Bluetooth: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Software: Acer Game Space, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Dimensions: 36.4 (W) x 17.1 (D) x 1.59 (H) cm
Weight: 1050 g
Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller: Portable Power
Acer also introduced the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller, designed for gamers who need flexibility and portability. This foldable controller is compatible with Android and iOS devices, supports screens up to 8.3 inches, and features 18W pass-through fast charging, ensuring uninterrupted gaming sessions.
Pricing and Availability
Nitro Blaze 8: Starting at $899 (USD), available in Q2 2025.
Nitro Blaze 11: Starting at $1,099 (USD), available in Q2 2025.
Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller: Starting at $69.99 (USD), available in Q2 2025.
With this lineup, Acer is poised to redefine handheld gaming by delivering exceptional performance, immersive visuals, and portability.
Which Nitro Blaze model excites you the most? Or are you eyeing the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller for your setup? Let us know in the comments below!
