This is MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld

MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 handheld gaming PC ahead of the Computex 2026 show, and this model swaps out its predecessors’ Intel Lunar Lake mobile chip for a specialized handheld processor. MSI describes the Claw 8 EX AI Plus as being the “world’s first” handheld to contain the recently announced Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor , which features an array of Xe3 GPU cores to run games. We should note that the Acer Predator Atlas 8 and OneXPlayer 3 gaming handhelds are also expected to launch with these chips, but MSI may be the first out of the gate. The Claw 8 EX AI Plus also has a single NVME M.2 SSD slot for gaming and data storage, and supports up to 32GB of dual-channel LPDDR5x memory, though MSI hasn’t specified what RAM configurations will be available. The launch date and price also haven’t been announced yet, but the previous MSI Claw 8 AI Plus was $1,000 when it launched last year. What we do know is that the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus features an eight-inch 1920 x 1200 touchscreen that runs at up to 120Hz. It also has a new chassis design with updated grips that aim to be more comfortable during long gaming sessions, alongside Hall effect triggers and sticks that offer more precise control. MSI says a new high-end linear motor has been introduced for faster and improved haptic feedback and “improved power efficiency” — though it didn’t mention how long you can expect the battery to last. …