COMPUTEX 2026 just gave us our first official look at MSI’s next gaming handheld, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ . So what makes this device different? The main attraction is a new chip from Intel called the Arc G3 Extreme. According to MSI, this processor is faster than the AMD Z2 Extreme chips found in many current handhelds. The only portable gaming machines that beat it use AMD’s top-end AI Max+ 395 chip, but those usually cost more. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11 and works right away with Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode, a feature previously known as Xbox FSE. MSI also says the handheld has better power efficiency and stronger haptic feedback than its older model. One of the smarter upgrades is inside the storage slot. The new Claw accepts full-sized M.2 2280 NVMe Gen 4 drives. That’s the most common size and most reasonanbly priced. The older model used a smaller, more expensive M.2 2230 drive. So this change should make upgrading your storage much cheaper and easier...
COMPUTEX 2026 just gave us our first official look at MSI’s next gaming handheld, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+.
So what makes this device different? The main attraction is a new chip from Intel called the Arc G3 Extreme. According to MSI, this processor is faster than the AMD Z2 Extreme chips found in many current handhelds. The only portable gaming machines that beat it use AMD’s top-end AI Max+ 395 chip, but those usually cost more.
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11 and works right away with Microsoft’s new Xbox Mode, a feature previously known as Xbox FSE. MSI also says the handheld has better power efficiency and stronger haptic feedback than its older model.
One of the smarter upgrades is inside the storage slot. The new Claw accepts full-sized M.2 2280 NVMe Gen 4 drives. That’s the most common size and most reasonanbly priced. The older model used a smaller, more expensive M.2 2230 drive. So this change should make upgrading your storage much cheaper and easier down the road.
Other features carried over from the previous version include two Thunderbolt 4 ports on top, which allow you to connect an external GPU for desktop gaming at home. The device also supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, plus Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. A microSD card slot is still here for extra storage.
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+’s screen is a 1080p display with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate. The new Intel chip helps here too, thanks to its support for XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation. That feature should make it easier to hit those higher frame rates in demanding games.
In terms of design, MSI changed the color to something called Void Purple. The handles are more comfortable to hold, and the shoulder buttons now blend more smoothly with the triggers.
MSI has not yet shared details about other versions or lower priced models. For now, only this $1500 configuration has been confirmed.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is set to hit stores on June 23 with a price tag of $1,500 (~Php90,000).
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