#MSI gaming handheld

The wait is almost over for handheld gaming enthusiasts: MSI has announced that its new 8-inch gaming handheld, the Claw 8 AI+, will officially ship on January 15, 2025. This high-performance device, along with its 7-inch sibling, the Claw 7 AI+, is set to rival the likes of the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X in the increasingly competitive handheld gaming PC market. With 32GB of RAM and a stunning 1200p, 120Hz display, the handheld is designed to deliver smooth 1080p gaming performance. Early benchmarks shared by MSI suggest that the Claw 8 AI+ achieves a 20% performance boost over the Asus ROG Ally X, positioning it as one of the most powerful handheld gaming devices on the market. The Claw 8 AI+ represents MSI’s second attempt at dominating the handheld gaming space. MSI has been working to position the Claw 8 AI+ as a premium option in the handheld gaming market. With devices like the Steam Deck reshaping the landscape of handheld gaming, MSI is stepping into a booming market. If MSI can deliver on its promises, the Claw 8 AI+ could establish itself as a serious competitor, especially for gamers seeking higher performance and visual fidelity in their handheld devices. Read more in our articles including "MSI Claw 8 AI+ Gaming Handheld Aims to Take on the Steam Deck with January Launch" and "MSI Claw A8 Unveils AMD Power for Next-Gen PC Gaming Handheld".