Shown last year during IFA 2024Its first handheld game console, the Nitro Blaze 7Later, during CES 2025, Acer announced the expansion of this product line, adding the new Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11, and also launched the Nitro mobile game controller with a foldable design and fast charging design.
The newly added Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 are both equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, paired with a Radeon 780M discrete graphics chip, 16GB of memory, and up to 2TB of storage capacity. Both have a WQXGA (2560 x 1600) screen resolution and support a 144Hz refresh rate. They are essentially similar to the specifications of last year's Nitro Blaze 7, mainly distinguished by 8.8-inch and 10.95-inch screen sizes. The Nitro Blaze 11 also features a detachable left and right controller design to accommodate different gaming experiences.
Both Nitro Blaze game consoles support USB 4 and USB 3.2 ports in the form of USB-C, as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connection specifications. They are equipped with the Windows 11 operating system and have a built-in Acer Game Space application that provides customized function settings and quick access to game services and various applications.
At the same time, Acer will randomly include 3 months of Microsoft PC Game Pass, allowing users to play "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6", "Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle", "Ara: An Endless History", and many games provided by EA Play through this plan.
The Nitro mobile game controller, launched simultaneously this time, features a foldable design and fast charging design. It can be used with Android and iOS devices via USB-C connection specifications, and can be used with models with screens up to 8.3 inches. Even if the device is equipped with an additional protective case, it can still be installed normally. It also supports 18W direct fast charging, making it convenient for users to use it when connected to an external power source.
