Acer Enters The Handheld Gaming Market With Nitro Blaze 7

Acer has made its entrance in the handheld gaming market with the release of the Nitro Blaze 7 (GN771). The Nitro Blaze 7 is Acer's first-generation handheld AI gaming PC.

The handheld PC  is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS CPU with Ryzen AI technology, capable of delivering up to 39 AI TOPS. This integration aims to enhance performance and responsiveness across a wide range of games and applications. The device has AMD Radeon 780M graphics and supports Radeon Super Resolution for real-time graphical upscaling, resulting in smooth and lag-free gameplay.

The portable has a 7-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS touch display with 144 Hz refresh rate and 100 per cent sRGB coverage. AMD FreeSync Premium technology offers to improve the visual experience by ensuring fluid scenes and tear-free gameplay. The Nitro Blaze 7 provides up to 2 TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD storage and 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM for multitasking and storing big game libraries, resulting in fast data transfer rates and bandwidth.

The gadget runs Windows 11 and has Acer Game Space, which allows users to conveniently manage and access games across multiple platforms. The device's design provides easy control using a snappy touch interface and physical buttons for accurate navigation. Wi-Fi 6E, USB4 (Type-C) for rapid charging and a MicroSD card reader for further storage expansion.

As per a report the handheld gaming category, in particular, has evolved dramatically since the advent of devices such as the Nintendo Switch, which blurs the distinction between console and handheld gaming by providing console-quality graphics and flexible play styles. Handheld devices' success now depends on their ability to interact effectively with large software ecosystems and provide unique features that set them apart from traditional consoles and new mobile gaming platforms.

The global market for console and handheld gaming software is estimated at USD 48.2 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 64.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2 per cent from 2023 to 2030.