This new gaming handheld wants to take on the Steam Deck with Intel Arc inside

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TL;DRAcer has announced the Predator Atlas 8, a Windows 11 gaming handheld featuring Intel Arc G-series processors and dual active-fan cooling.The Predator Atlas 8 features an 8-inch 120Hz FHD+ touchscreen with Gorilla Glass protection, along with hall-effect triggers and carbon-film joysticks.It will be available in North America, EMEA, and Australia starting October 2026, though official pricing has not yet been announced.As part of its Computex 2026 announcements, Acer is unveiling a new gaming handheld, the Predator Atlas 8 (PA08-I51). This Windows-based gaming handheld is powered by Intel’s new Arc G-series processors and features dual active-fan cooling for hours of gaming.The Acer Predator Atlas 8 features an 8-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate (supporting Variable Refresh Rate), 500 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection and Gorilla Glass DXC for glare reduction. There’s DTS:X Ultra audio on board through dual 2W speakers, and Acer is also equipping AI-assisted noise reduction to help the dual microphones pick up your voice clearly for chats.