• Acer today unveiled the Project DualPlay gaming laptop concept at its Next@Acer press conference in Berlin.
• The concept device features a touchpad that doubles as a built-in detachable wireless controller.
• At this stage, Project DualPlay remains a concept.

Acer has never been one to shy away from revealing weird and wonderful gaming concept devices. You need only look at its absurd Thronos gaming chair to see that the Taiwanese company is happy to push the boundaries.

For 2024, its concept device takes the form of a gaming laptop dubbed Project DualPlay. As the name would suggest, this device is designed to cater to different types of playing styles.

More specifically Project DualPlay features a large touchpad that doubles as a built-in detachable wireless controller.

“Players can easily wield the wireless controller from its electromagnetic lock by simply placing two fingers on the release button located on top of the keyboard. This action also triggers the two high-fidelity, 5-watt pop-out speakers to emerge from the sides of the laptop, immersing players in heart-pounding audio that brings every scene to life,” Acer explained of the gaming laptop concept.

“For multiplayer enthusiasts, Project DualPlay allows another player to jump in on the action. Whether it’s a first-person shooter, multiplayer online battle, sports, or fighting games such as Capcom Street Fighter 6, Project DualPlay elevates gaming control and experiences to new heights,” it added.

Seemingly taking inspiration from devices like the Nintendo Switch, it is still unclear whether Project DualPlay will ever see the light of day, or if the concept could find its way into an actual Predator product in the near future.

Either way, it will be interesting to see what the reaction to such a concept will be, and whether Acer or another company chooses to bring such an idea fully to market.

“With Project DualPlay, the Predator brand is innovating the gaming laptop market. The concept represents a bold step forward in gaming innovation, promising to deliver unique experiences and engagements for gamers of all levels,” Acer concluded.