The Acer Predator Atlas 8 Handheld now has a price and expected launch month, for the UK at least. In an email sent to GamingOnLinux they confirmed it’s going to arrive in October – but they didn’t say exactly when.
Out of the box it will come with Windows 11, but with how far the likes of SteamOS, Bazzite and CachyOS have expanded their hardware support it likely won’t be long until it’s running nicely with Linux on it.
As expected with the way things are going right now, the price might make your eyes water a little:
- Predator Atlas 8 (Intel Arc G3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 60Whr Battery) — £999.99
- Predator Atlas 8 (Intel Arc G3, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 60Whr Battery) — £1,099.99
- Predator Atlas 8 Extreme (Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 80Whr Battery) — £1,299.99
- Predator Atlas 8 Extreme (Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 80Whr Battery) — £1,499.99
They did say also that the price is “subject to change”.
What do you get for that price? They listed some highlights:
- Zero-Drift TMR Magnetic Joysticks: Say goodbye to stick drift forever. Every Atlas 8 is built with premium TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) magnetic thumbsticks, delivering flawless physical durability and clinical precision for the lifespan of the console.
- Dual-Mode Adjustable Triggers: Switch instantly from pressure-sensitive analog pulls (ideal for racing sims) to microswitch “mouse-click” modes for rapid-fire first-person shooters.
- Utilizing advanced thermal technology derived from Acer’s top-tier gaming laptops, custom and Vortex Flow internal aerodynamics generate up to a 10% boost in airflow. The system stays whisper- quiet, maintaining peak performance without heating up your hands.
- Stunning 8-inch 120Hz VRR Touchscreen: An expansive 8-inch, 1920×1200 WUXGA (16:10) IPS panel pumps out 500 nits of brightness with a silky-smooth 120Hz Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Fully shielded by with an anti-glare DXC coating, gameplay remains crisp, tear-free, and glare-free.
- Play Longer Off-the-Grid: Extreme models are equipped with a massive 80Whr battery— one of the largest capacities ever engineered into a gaming handheld. Paired with Intel’s brand-new Endurance Gaming protocol, it actively balances performance to squeeze maximum runtime out of every single charge.
As for the actual specifications:
See more on the official site.
🌐 External Sources: uk-offers.acer.com
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.