Guess What? Streaming-Only Gaming Handhelds Are Still a Thing
Acer has introduced the Nitro Blaze Link, a streaming-first handheld designed for PC gaming. This device is lightweight and supports Wi-Fi 6, but has limited storage and RAM, making it primarily suitable for streaming. Acer has not yet disclosed pricing details for the Nitro Blaze Link or its other gaming devices, which raises concerns for potential buyers.
- ▪The Nitro Blaze Link is a streaming-first handheld aimed at PC gamers.
- ▪It features a 7-inch display, Wi-Fi 6 support, and runs on a Linux operating system.
- ▪Acer has not revealed pricing for the Nitro Blaze Link or its other gaming devices.
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Some of our favorite gaming handhelds, like the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Steam Deck, now cost close to 50% more than they did a year ago. Hardware prices are enough to make game streaming seem more like a viable solution. Acer, with its Nitro Blaze Link handheld, imagines you’d rather stream your content from a PC than play it natively. The Acer Nitro Blaze Link is being billed as a streaming-first handheld, akin to Sony’s PlayStation Portal but instead built specifically with PC gaming in mind. You may remember the $350 Logitech G Cloud, in which case you’ll have a better idea what Acer’s device is trying to accomplish. It’s a lightweight, 7-inch handheld that supports Wi-Fi 6.
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