Acer unveils the Predator Atlas 7, a 7" handheld with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme CPU, shipping in November, and the Project DualPlay Mini, an 8" concept device (Mariella Moon/Engadget)
It puts the Predator Atlas 8's features in a smaller form factor. — Acer has unveiled the Predator Atlas 7 as part of its announcements …
Acer has unveiled two new gaming devices. The Predator Atlas 7 is a 7-inch handheld with an Intel Arc G3 Extreme CPU, set to ship in November. According to Engadget, it will be joined by a larger model, the Predator Atlas 8.
Acer also showcased the Project DualPlay Mini, a concept device that combines a Windows gaming handheld with a keyboard. The Verge reports that it has a similar design to the Predator Atlas 8, but in a smaller form factor. XDA Developers notes that this is not the first time the company has revealed the Project DualPlay Mini, having shown it at previous events such as CES 2025 and IFA 2024.
The Predator Atlas 7 and Project DualPlay Mini are Acer's latest attempts to cater to PC gamers on the go. The Verge describes the Project DualPlay Mini as a device that tries to bridge the gap between gaming laptops and handhelds.
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