Acer Predator Atlas 8 is on sale in the US at Best Buy for $1,299.99
Acer's 8-inch Arc G3 Extreme handheld is sold at Best Buy in the US with 24 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for $1,299.99; stores get it November 1.
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Acer Predator Atlas 8
Acer's first Predator handheld: an 8-inch 1920x1200 120 Hz VRR touchscreen, Intel Arc G3 or G3 Extreme (Arc B370 or B390 graphics), up to 24 GB LPDDR5X-7467 and a 60 or 80 Wh battery, with Hall effect triggers and TMR sticks.
- Display
- 8″ 120 Hz
- 1920 × 1200
- Memory
- 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB
- LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Weight
- Unknown
Image: AcerChecked October 29, 2026
Models & list prices
Manufacturer list prices (MSRP), not retail offers.
| Model | Launch (USD) | Current list (USD) | Launch (GBP) | Current list (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc G3 / 16 GB / 512 GB / 60 Wh | — | — | £999.99[3] | No change on file |
| Arc G3 / 24 GB / 512 GB / 60 Wh | — | — | £1,099.99[3] | No change on file |
| Arc G3 Extreme / 24 GB / 512 GB / 80 Wh (US, Best Buy) | $1,299.99[5] | No change on file | — | — |
| Arc G3 Extreme / 24 GB / 1 TB / 80 Wh | — | — | £1,299.99[3] | No change on file |
| Arc G3 Extreme / 32 GB / 1 TB / 80 Wh | — | — | £1,499.99[3] | No change on file |
Chip & performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip (SoC) | Intel Arc G3 Extreme or Intel Arc G3[1][2]Arc G3 Extreme pairs with Arc B390 graphics (80 Wh), Arc G3 with Arc B370 (60 Wh). |
| Process node | Not published |
| CPU | Not published |
| CPU cores / threads | Not published |
| CPU clock | Not published |
| GPU | Intel Arc B390 (G3 Extreme) / Arc B370 (G3)[2]Reported |
| GPU cores | Not published |
| GPU clock | Not published |
| Power range (TDP) | Not published |
Memory & storage
Display
Battery & build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 80 Wh[1]Up to 80 Wh; a 60 Wh option on some models. |
| Battery (mAh) | Not published |
| Charging | Not published |
| Weight | Not published |
| Dimensions | Not published |
Connectivity & software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7[1] |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4[1] |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 · UHS-II microSD reader · 3.5 mm audio jack[1] |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home[1] |
| Controls | Hall effect analog triggers with adjustable trigger switch · TMR full-size sticks with RGB · D-pad, ABXY · Rear macro buttons · PredatorSense button · Fingerprint reader in power button[1] |
Sources
Each value above links to the source it was taken from. Last checked October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
- [1]Predator Atlas 8 · Acermanufacturer · read October 23, 2026
- [2]Acer Predator Atlas 8 Handheld Packs Intel's New Arc G-Series Panther Lake Chips · HotHardware, May 28, 2026news · read October 23, 2026
- [3]So much for a budget Arc G3 handheld: Predator Atlas 8 pricing confirmed · Notebookcheck, July 21, 2026news · read October 23, 2026
- [4]Acer Predator Atlas 8 With Arc G3 Extreme Launches Nov. 1 For $1,299.99 · HotHardware, October 27, 2026news · read October 29, 2026
- [5]Acer's New $1299 Predator Atlas 8 Intel Arc G3 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC Is Now Available at Best Buy · IGN, October 23, 2026news · read October 29, 2026
- [6]Acer Predator Atlas 8 is Now Available, Provided You're in the UK · Retro Handhelds, September 17, 2026news · read October 29, 2026
- [7]Acer's Intel Arc-powered Steam Deck rival finally gets a price and release date · Android Authority, October 27, 2026news · read October 29, 2026
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