As IFA 2024 kicks off this week, the first whispers and teasers are already filling the air. Among them is exciting news from Acer, hinting at their potential entry into the competitive gaming handheld market.
Acer, known for its laptops and desktops, has dropped a cryptic teaser on X (formerly Twitter) suggesting new product releases, one of which strongly resembles a handheld device. The Predator Gaming account, associated with Acer’s gaming branch, unveiled two silhouettes – a clear laptop outline and another, partially obscured shape that strongly suggests a gaming handheld.
The silhouette’s distinct form, reminiscent of other popular handhelds, fuels speculation about Acer’s intentions. The handheld market, ignited by the Steam Deck, has seen a surge of competitors like the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally X. Acer joining this space seems like a natural progression, given the devices’ increasing popularity.
However, Acer might be taking a different path than most. While the majority of successful gaming handhelds rely on AMD hardware, utilizing chips like the Ryzen Z1 Extreme or the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Acer’s teasers seem to point towards Intel processors. With Intel’s announcement of the next-gen Core Ultra 2 CPUs happening just a day before Acer’s reveals, it’s easy to draw a connection.
While nothing is confirmed, the evidence suggests a potential Intel-powered gaming handheld from Acer, a unique proposition in the AMD-dominated market. Stay tuned as IFA 2024 unfolds, and we’ll bring you all the latest updates on Acer’s exciting announcements.
