Zotac Gaming has announced that it will unveil its new gaming handheld Zone at the upcoming GAMESCOM 2024 in Cologne in a few days. The company said it can start accepting pre-orders in select regions and on e-tailer platforms.
Some of the key specifications of this handheld are as follows:
- processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X-7500
- Operating system: Windows 11 Home
- storage: 2280 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
- Expandable memory: UHS-II microSD card reader
- Advertisement: 7″ Full HD AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 800 nits
- Ports: USB4x2
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
- camera: Front camera and microphone
- Security: Fingerprint reader power button
In terms of controls, the Zone features triggers and analog sticks that use Hall effect sensors to improve precision and prevent drift due to wear and tear. It also features adjustable triggers where you can opt for short-throw triggers or switch to full control with traditional analog triggers that you can change with the flick of a switch.
Another power user feature of the Zone is the radial dials around the analog sticks. These allow you to adjust settings with a single turn without interrupting your game. Zotac says of the dual trackpads:
“Two trackpads flank either side of the zone, providing an alternative way to control the desktop or play your favorite PC titles without additional peripherals that require a lot of mouse functionality.
Such features enhance the gaming experience and give players an edge in a competitive environment. In addition, a full-size gamepad, two macro buttons on the back, and even button types were deliberately chosen, with the D-pad using clicky micro switches for better feedback.
Anyone who purchases a Zotac Zone will receive a free one-month trial of Xbox Game Pass, so you can start gaming right away.
Zotac says the Zone is now available for pre-order. To find out if it’s available in your region, just visit the purchase pages on Zotac’s website for more information.
