Acer Debuts庞然 11-Inch Handheld at CES

Acer Unveils Giant 11-Inch Nitro Blaze Gaming Handheld at CES 2025

Acer redefined "portable gaming" at CES 2025 with the launch of the Nitro Blaze 11, a colossal 10.95-inch handheld gaming device. Alongside its smaller sibling, the Nitro Blaze 8, and the new Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller, Acer is targeting a significant market shift.

Both Blaze models boast impressive specs: a WQXGA touchscreen (up to 144Hz), AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, AMD Radeon 780M GPU, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Acer promises cutting-edge performance and immersive visuals in a foldable, portable form factor. Buyers also receive a three-month PC Game Pass subscription. The key difference? Screen size; the Blaze 8 features an 8.8-inch display.

Portability comes with a caveat: the Blaze 11 tips the scales at a hefty 1050g, significantly heavier than competitors like the Steam Deck (approx. 640g) and Nintendo Switch (approx. 297g). The Blaze 8, at 720g, is more comparable to other high-performance handhelds such as the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally.

All three devices (Blaze 11, Blaze 8, and controller) will be available in Q2 2025, priced at $1099, $899, and $69.99 respectively.

No Z2 Steam Deck 2, Confirms Valve

While the Nitro Blaze series utilizes the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 chipset, it missed the opportunity to incorporate AMD's latest Ryzen Z2 processors, designed for high-performance handhelds. Promotional slides initially suggested a Z2-powered Steam Deck, but Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais swiftly debunked this on Bluesky, clarifying that a Z2 Steam Deck is not in development. The slide, he explained, was a general representation of the Z2's target market.

This doesn't rule out a future Steam Deck 2, however. Valve has confirmed its intention to release a sequel, but only when a significant, next-generation upgrade warrants it.