Acer unveiled two new gaming handhelds at CES 2025. The company clearly believes that bigger always means better, as it is pushing the physical limits of

At this point it’s unusual for a major tech industry event to pass by without a new handful of handhelds – and while the Nintendo Switch 2 might still be just a twinkle in Nintendo’s eye, the PC gaming handheld market is booming.

Acer showcased two new gaming handhelds at CES 2025, and it looks like the company clearly believes that bigger always means better. The company is pushing the physical limits of gaming handhelds with the Nitro Blaze 11,

Acer is releasing an 11-inch PC gaming handheld with the Acer Nitro Blaze 11, and it comes complete with detachable controllers.

The Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 also differ in design, with the Blaze 11 featuring detachable controllers. The larger Acer option also has a front camera, making it practical for video calls. Weighing 2.3 lbs, only the Nitro Blaze 11 includes a sturdy kickstand. Players will benefit from Hall effect analog sticks and triggers on both models.

Acer is looking to expand its foothold in the handheld gaming console market with the announcement of the Nitro Blaze 11 and Nitro Blaze 8. Although details about these new devices are scarce, except for what we've seen in the press release,