MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.

Starting with the Claw 8 AI+, MSI has gone with a dual tone design with a Standstorm and black color combo. The Claw 7, however, is an all-black handheld similar to the original Claw A1M.

MSI’s Claw A8 and Claw 8 AI+ handheld consoles deliver impressive gaming experiences within strict power and thermal budgets.

Following the success of its Claw 8 AI+ console in 2024, MSI unveiled the Claw A8 handheld at Computex 2025. Early benchmarks ...

And finally, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ comes equipped with a second Thunderbolt 4, allowing you to pair it with an eGPU or a docking station. (The Steam Deck has a USB-C port, but it does not support ...

MSI shipped the Claw 8 AI+ with a Kioxia BG6 SSD inside. These drives are very popular with OEMs for their solid performance, high reliability, and reasonable pricing.

The Claw 8 AI+ still runs Windows 11 Home and is as capable as a streaming platform or mini Lightroom computer, etc., as it is pushing your favorite game’s FPS (on its own or in a dual-display ...

Under the hood, the MSI Claw 8 Ai+ is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200 CPU, a high-performance processor designed to handle even the most demanding games with ease.

Model Name MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 258V Operating System Windows 11 Home Chipset Integrated SoC Memory LPDDR5x-8533 Memory on Package, 32 GB Display 8″ FHD+ ...

MSI Claw 8 AI+& Claw 7 AI+ harness Cooler Boost HyperFlow technology, a dual-fan, dual-heat-pipe system that efficiently dissipates heat, ensuring extended gaming sessions.

At $899, MSI has priced the Claw 8 AI+ $100 over the already expensive ROG Ally X. It's more capable than that machine in lots of ways—it has a faster GPU, it has a much more powerful NPU, a ...

The Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ will be available soon, but they're still among the most expensive gaming handhelds. The new MSI machines are notable for their continued reliance on Intel hardware.