Last updated: Sep 24, 2025
MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld gaming device.
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MSI Claw 8 AI+

Released: Dec 25, 2024|Price: ~$899

Summary Highlights

Chipset:Intel Lunar Lake
GPU:Intel Arc 140V
Display:IPS LCD, 1920 x 1200, 8:5
Battery:10800 mAh, 2 - 28 hours
Storage:NVMe SSD
RAM:32 GB
OS:Windows 11
Form Factor:Horizontal

Supported Systems

NES
Gameboy Advance
SNES
PlayStation
Nintendo DS
Nintendo 64
Sega Saturn
Dreamcast
PlayStation Portable
GameCube
PlayStation 2
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo 3DS
PlayStation 3
Wii U
Switch
Modern
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✅ Pros

  • Offset Hall Effect Sticks
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4
  • Large 80Wh Battery

❌ Cons

  • Heavy 795g
  • Windows Software Bugs
  • High Price

Detailed Specs

Controls & Input
Supported Buttons/Features
L1 R1L2 R2Analog StickHall EffectTouch ScreenGyroscopeL3 R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad PlacementBottomLeft
Thumbstick LayoutOffset
Shoulder ButtonsStacked
Display & Audio
Screen Size8"
Screen TypeIPS LCD
Refresh Rate120Hz
Resolution1920 x 1200
Aspect Ratio8:5
Pixel Density283 PPI
Speaker PlacementFront
Speaker TypeStereo
Audio JackYes
Ports & Connectivity
Wireless
WifiBluetoothMobile Data
Physical Ports
Usb CMicroSD CardVideo Out
OS & Software
Base OSWindows 11
Custom OS Support
None
Battery & Power
Battery Life2-28 hrs
Capacity10800 mAh
Charging PortTop
Charging MethodUSB-C PD 65W
Body & Build
Form FactorHorizontal
MaterialPlastic
Weight795 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)299 x 126 x 24 mm
Color VariantsSandstorm Beige, Black
Release DateDec 25, 2024
Hardware Specifications
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
Architecturex86-64
ChipsetIntel Lunar Lake
GPUIntel Arc 140V
RAM Size32 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5X
Internal StorageNVMe SSD
Storage ExpansionMicroSD
CPU Clock4.8 GHz
CPU Cores8
CPU Threads8
GPU ClockN/A