#portable gaming device 2025

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. 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. Both devices run on Windows, offering broad compatibility with PC gaming libraries and versatility for productivity tasks, though final reviews will determine how well they perform under real-world conditions. With devices like the Steam Deck reshaping the landscape of handheld gaming, MSI is stepping into a booming market. Gamers are increasingly drawn to portable PC gaming devices that offer the freedom to play AAA titles on the go without sacrificing performance. Tech brand Infinix has partnered with Call of Duty: Mobile – Garena (CODM) to launch Gaming Week 2025, a nationwide campaign celebrating the growing mobile gaming community with exclusive events, challenges, and prizes for players across the country. Read more in our articles including "MSI Claw 8 AI+ Gaming Handheld Aims to Take on the Steam Deck with January Launch" and "Infinix and CODM team up for Gaming Week 2025 in the Philippines".