Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld launches in the US for $1,299.99
Acer will sell its Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld in the United States starting November 1, priced at $1,299.99 and available exclusively at Best Buy.
Acer announced that its Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld will reach the US market for the first time on November 1, with a retail price of $1,299.99. The model features the higher-end Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics chip, delivering 12 Xe3 GPU cores, paired with 24 GB of LPDDR5x memory. Its 8-inch display refreshes at 120 Hz and includes dual-mode triggers and TMR joysticks, supporting both handheld and docked configurations.
Running Windows 11, the device is compatible with Xbox Game Pass, expanding its game library. Best Buy has exclusive rights to sell the handheld, and after the initial preorder inventory sold out, the retailer will reopen online orders on the launch date alongside in-store sales.
Why it matters
The launch introduces a high-performance Windows gaming handheld to US consumers, expanding options beyond console-only devices.
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