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Forward-looking: In January, Gigabyte said it would only enter the handheld gaming PC market if it could stand out from competitors such as Valve, Lenovo, Asus, GPD, and Acer. While most handheld gaming PCs evoke the design of the device that popularized the hardware category, Valve's Steam Deck, some have tried unique gimmicks like Nintendo Switch 2-style Joy-Cons. Acer's latest concept attempts to combine gaming and productivity with a miniature 2-in-1.
While unveiling its latest standard handheld gaming PC at IFA last week, Acer also offered an early look at its DualPlay Mini concept, which aims to offer a gaming handheld and a mini laptop in one product. If the device ever receives a proper launch, Acer might have one of the smallest widely available 2-in-1s on its hands.
The DualPlay Mini switches between a standard handheld configuration, with sticks and face buttons on the outer shell, and a laptop by opening up and flipping the screen 180 degrees to expose a keyboard. Although Acer did not reveal its hardware specs, IGN reports that it runs Forza Horizon 6 smoothly and supports rumble. The keyboard is also large enough for users to play first-person shooters with a mouse and the WASD keys.
