Acer’s new handheld is only for streaming

Acer has announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a new handheld device for local PC game streaming. Unlike the Nitro Blaze 7, Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11, this is not a standalone Windows gaming handheld.

The device runs Linux and uses Sunshine and Moonlight software. Games are rendered on a separate gaming PC and streamed to the handheld over a local network.

The specifications make the intended use clear. Nitro Blaze Link has 1GB of LPDDR4 memory and 8GB of eMMC storage. Acer does not list a Ryzen APU, Windows support or any hardware configuration for native PC gaming.

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7-inch WUXGA screen and Wi-Fi 6

The handheld uses a 7-inch WUXGA touchscreen with a 1920×1200 resolution. The panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio and supports 5-point multi-touch input.

Acer lists Wi-Fi 6 with 80 MHz support for connectivity. The USB Type-C port is listed for charging only, while audio is handled through dual 2W speakers or a 3.5 mm combo jack.

Source: ACER

The control layout includes ABXY buttons, a D-Pad, left and right bumpers, left and right triggers, dual joysticks, Start, Back, Home and an overlay widget button. Acer also lists physical power and volume buttons.

Nitro Blaze Link has a 1-cell 18Wh battery and weighs 464 grams. Acer lists the dimensions at 286.87 × 109.8 × 15.5/33.52 mm. The device is planned for North America in Q4 2026. Acer has not confirmed pricing yet.

Source: ACER

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