Computer maker Acer is one of the few PC tech companies that hasn’t released a Steam Deck-like handheld gaming device. That changes later this year when it releases not one but three different portable PC devices,

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.

The best handheld gaming consoles have grown in popularity over the years. It’s no surprise that several new machines from some of the biggest manufacturers have been announced at CES 2025. If you’re a fan of devices like the Steam Deck OLED, Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, there’s a lot to get excited about.

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

Microsoft is looking to improve its Windows operating system on handheld PCs such as the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go by making the software more like an Xbox console.

Handheld gaming PCs are here to stay, and as the entire category grows and matures, things are getting bigger. Even bigger. Packing detachable controllers and a built-in kickstand, Acer’s Blaze 11 shares several similarities with Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld.

After announcing its entry into the handheld gaming PC market with the Nitro Blaze 7 back in September 2024, Acer is now expanding its catalog in the category by unveiling two new

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,