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Acer Project DualPlay Mini Transforms from a Console into a Laptop
Acer unveiled the compact Predator Atlas 7 handheld gaming device and the foldable Project DualPlay Mini concept at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The new Predator Atlas 7 fits the capabilities of the 8-inch Predator Atlas 8, which was unveiled in March, into a 7-inch body. The Project DualPlay Mini stands out with its distinctive design, transforming from a handheld console into a small laptop.
The Project DualPlay Mini is designed as a handheld gaming device with an 8-inch display, but its body opens in the middle to reveal a backlit keyboard in the lower section. The display rotates to the other side on a swiveling hinge, turning the device into a small laptop. When open, two large speaker grilles are visible in the display section. The manufacturer envisions using a keyboard and mouse for FPS and strategy games, as well as connecting the device to an external display. Acer has not specified the concept's processor, saying only that it uses an Intel chip and the dual-fan system found in the Predator Atlas 8. The cooling system consists of one metal AeroBlade fan and one plastic fan. The images show two USB-C ports, two rear buttons, and a component resembling a touchpad or fingerprint scanner. The rear panel features the inscription “Acer 50 since 1976” in Morse code. The device is still only a concept, so its weight, price, and release date are unknown. The Predator Atlas 7 features a 7-inch FHD IPS touchscreen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The panel offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, VRR, 10-point touch, 500 nits of brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. More pronounced grips, a larger palm rest, recessed buttons, and a nonslip texture have been added for a more comfortable hold. The device also features two 2 W speakers and support for DTS:X Ultra spatial audio.
The Predator Atlas 7 will be offered with an Intel Arc G3 or Arc G3 Extreme processor, while the graphics options are the Arc B370 and Arc B390. The configuration is rounded out by up to 24 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 RAM and up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in an M.2 2280 slot. The dual cooling system uses one plastic fan and one metal AeroBlade fan with 89 blades measuring 0.1 mm thick.
The Arc G3 version comes with a 60 Wh battery, while the Arc G3 Extreme comes with an 80 Wh battery. They weigh less than 700 g and 750 g, respectively. The device is 292 mm long, between 112.7 and 123 mm wide depending on the grips, and between 28.5 and 48.4 mm thick. Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a UHS-II microSD slot, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. The Predator Atlas 7 will include two months of Xbox Game Pass and two months of PC Game Pass, after which the services will require payment. Acer has not yet announced the device's price. The model will go on sale in North America in the fourth quarter and in the EMEA region in November 2026. The larger Predator Atlas 8 model will be available in North American and EMEA markets in September.
The Project DualPlay Mini is designed as a handheld gaming device with an 8-inch display, but its body opens in the middle to reveal a backlit keyboard in the lower section. The display rotates to the other side on a swiveling hinge, turning the device into a small laptop. When open, two large speaker grilles are visible in the display section. The manufacturer envisions using a keyboard and mouse for FPS and strategy games, as well as connecting the device to an external display. Acer has not specified the concept's processor, saying only that it uses an Intel chip and the dual-fan system found in the Predator Atlas 8. The cooling system consists of one metal AeroBlade fan and one plastic fan. The images show two USB-C ports, two rear buttons, and a component resembling a touchpad or fingerprint scanner. The rear panel features the inscription “Acer 50 since 1976” in Morse code. The device is still only a concept, so its weight, price, and release date are unknown. The Predator Atlas 7 features a 7-inch FHD IPS touchscreen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The panel offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, VRR, 10-point touch, 500 nits of brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. More pronounced grips, a larger palm rest, recessed buttons, and a nonslip texture have been added for a more comfortable hold. The device also features two 2 W speakers and support for DTS:X Ultra spatial audio. The Predator Atlas 7 will be offered with an Intel Arc G3 or Arc G3 Extreme processor, while the graphics options are the Arc B370 and Arc B390. The configuration is rounded out by up to 24 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 RAM and up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in an M.2 2280 slot. The dual cooling system uses one plastic fan and one metal AeroBlade fan with 89 blades measuring 0.1 mm thick. The Arc G3 version comes with a 60 Wh battery, while the Arc G3 Extreme comes with an 80 Wh battery. They weigh less than 700 g and 750 g, respectively. The device is 292 mm long, between 112.7 and 123 mm wide depending on the grips, and between 28.5 and 48.4 mm thick. Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a UHS-II microSD slot, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. The Predator Atlas 7 will include two months of Xbox Game Pass and two months of PC Game Pass, after which the services will require payment. Acer has not yet announced the device's price. The model will go on sale in North America in the fourth quarter and in the EMEA region in November 2026. The larger Predator Atlas 8 model will be available in North American and EMEA markets in September.