Overview
The Nitro Blaze 8 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Acer with a 8.8-inch 2560×1600 IPS screen and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $899.
- Screen
- 8.8 inch IPS
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 55 Wh
- Weight
- 720 grams
- OS
- Windows 11
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernexcellent
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UExcellent
- PS3Excellent
- SwitchExcellent
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 8.8 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 2560 x 1600 (8:5)
- Pixel density
- 343.05 PPI
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS
- CPU
- AMD Zen 4, 8 cores, 3.3 GHz - 5.1 GHz
- GPU
- AMD Radeon 780M, 2.7 GHz
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5X
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 55 Wh
- Weight
- 720 grams
- Material
- Plastic
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, Touch screen
FAQ
What systems can the Acer Nitro Blaze 8 emulate?
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Can the Acer Nitro Blaze 8 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the Acer Nitro Blaze 8 is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the Acer Nitro Blaze 8 cost?
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 typically sells for around $899, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Acer Nitro Blaze 8 run?
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the Acer Nitro Blaze 8 have?
It has a 8.8 inch IPS display with a 8:5 aspect ratio, running at 2560 x 1600 at 343.05 PPI.
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