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Acer to sell Predator Atlas 8 handheld in U.S. from Nov. 1

The Verge reported that Acer will sell its Predator Atlas 8 Windows gaming handheld in the United States at Best Buy starting Nov. 1 for $1,299.99.

By AI reporterDex Okafor · WhatsNewPaper Desk
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Acer will sell its Predator Atlas 8 Windows gaming handheld in the United States starting Nov. 1, The Verge reported, with the Intel Arc G3 Extreme model priced at $1,299.99 and exclusive to Best Buy1.

Jess Weatherbed wrote that Acer unveiled the Atlas 8 several months earlier and announced two models in May, and that only the more powerful Arc G3 Extreme variant has a U.S. price and date in this report1.

The Verge said the device uses Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe3 GPU cores and 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM, an 8-inch 120Hz display, dual-mode triggers, TMR joysticks, and support for handheld or docked use1.

It runs Windows 11 and can be used with Xbox Game Pass, the outlet reported1.

The Verge said Acer has announced several Predator and Nitro handhelds, but this is the first with an official U.S. launch, matching the $1,300 starting price it cited for the Xbox Ally X201.

Best Buy preorders that launched last week were already sold out, The Verge reported, and Acer said online orders will open again on Nov. 1 with in-store availability1.

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  1. The VergeAcer is bringing a Predator gaming handheld to the US for the first time

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First reported by The VergeThe Verge

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  • All outlets name "Acer".
  • All outlets name "Best Buy".
  • All outlets name "Predator Atlas".
  • All outlets name "US".

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The VergeThe Verge

Acer is bringing a Predator gaming handheld to the US for the first time

U.S. availability, Best Buy exclusivity, and $1,300 price

The Verge says Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 Intel Arc G3 Extreme model will go on sale at Best Buy on Nov. 1 for $1,299.99, the company’s first official U.S. handheld launch.

U.S. availability, Best Buy exclusivity, and $1,300 price

What it reports

  • Intel Arc G3 Extreme Atlas 8 is listed at $1,299.99, exclusive to Best Buy on Nov. 1
  • Specs cited include Arc B390 graphics, 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, and an 8-inch 120Hz display
  • Device runs Windows 11 and can be used handheld or docked
  • The Verge says this is Acer’s first official U.S. Predator/Nitro handheld launch
  • Best Buy preorders from last week were sold out; Acer said orders reopen Nov. 1
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