Have you ever asked yourself what would you get if you were to combine a Nintendo 3DS with a laptop? Well, you'd get this unique piece of technology known as the GPD Win. It's the first handheld PC/gaming console on the market that fits in your pocket.
The GPD Win started off on Indiegogo and was able to raise over $700,000 on its crowdfunding campaign. With the rising popularity in PC gaming, it's no wonder this product was backed so heavily.
What's great about it is that you have two different methods of playing your games. Since it has mouse, keyboard and joystick integration, you can choose to play it like a PC gamer or a console gamer. Not only that but you can use it just like you would a regular laptop since it runs on Windows 10.
It's priced at $330, which is practically a steal when compared to the price of regular laptops.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Handheld Gaming Laptops
- The rise of compact laptops that combine both PC and console gaming options is disrupting the traditional gaming laptop market.
- Hybrid Gaming Devices
- The merging of multiple device functionalities, such as joystick, keyboard and touch screen, into one device is creating new opportunities for hybrid product innovation.
- Crowdfunding Successes
- The success of crowdfunded products such as GPD Win is proving that there is an increasing demand and market for unique and creative hybrid technology products.
Where This Applies
- Gaming Industry
- The GPD Win and other handheld gaming laptops have the potential to disrupt the gaming industry and challenge traditional consoles and laptops.
- Consumer Electronics Industry
- New opportunities arise for consumer electronics manufacturers to create hybrid devices that provide both gaming and productivity functionalities.
- Crowdfunding Industry
- As more hybrid products successfully raise funding through crowdfunding platforms, the industry has the potential to continue disrupting the traditional product development and fundraising processes.
