Acer announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a Linux-based handheld device designed for streaming PC games, with a 7-inch display, Wi-Fi 6, 1GB RAM, and 8GB storage, launching in Q4 2026.
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<p class="has-text-align-none">The Acer <a href="https://www.acer.com/us-en/handheld-gaming/nitro-handheld-gaming/acer-nitro-blaze-link">Nitro Blaze Link</a> might run on Linux, but it's no Steam Deck. Acer says it's a "streaming-first handheld and companion device," like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced ahead of Computex on Friday, it's launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display, Wi-Fi 6, just 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage. That's technically not even enough RAM to run <em>Stardew Valley</em>, but the Blaze Link isn't meant for playing games locally. </p>
<p class="has-text-align-none">Logitech launched a similar handheld a few years ago, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/23405040/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-review-game-streaming-android-xbox-nvidia-geforce-now">the Logitech G Cloud</a>, that cost $350, included 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and ran on Android. It was a tough sell at that price consi …</p>
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# Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games
Source: [https://www.theverge.com/games/940091/acer-nitro-blaze-link-linux-handheld](https://www.theverge.com/games/940091/acer-nitro-blaze-link-linux-handheld)
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The Acer[Nitro Blaze Link](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.acer.com/us-en/handheld-gaming/nitro-handheld-gaming/acer-nitro-blaze-link)might run on Linux, but it’s no Steam Deck\. Acer says it’s a “streaming\-first handheld and companion device,” like a PlayStation Portal for your PC\. Announced ahead of Computex on Friday, it’s launching in Q4 2026 with a 7\-inch \(1920 x 1200\) display, Wi\-Fi 6, just 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage\. That’s technically not even enough RAM to run*Stardew Valley*, but the Blaze Link isn’t meant for playing games locally\.
Logitech launched a similar handheld a few years ago,[the Logitech G Cloud](https://www.theverge.com/23405040/logitech-g-cloud-gaming-handheld-review-game-streaming-android-xbox-nvidia-geforce-now), that cost $350, included 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and ran on Android\. It was a tough sell at that price considering that its performance was dependent on a good internet connection\.
Acer hasn’t yet announced a price for the Nitro Blaze Link\. But its specs suggest it could cost significantly less than proper handheld gaming PCs —[which have been skyrocketing in price](https://www.theverge.com/games/938451/steam-deck-price-hike-end-of-handheld-gaming-era)— potentially offering a more affordable and streaming\-first alternative\.
***Correction, May 29th:***The Nitro Blaze Link was announced ahead of Computex 2026, not at it\.**
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