MSI Claw 8 AI+
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MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2025. Powered by Core Ultra 7 258V (8-core, 4.8GHz), 32 GB RAM. Features a 8" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1920 x 1080). 6600 mAh battery. WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3. Runs Windows.
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MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2025. Powered by Core Ultra 7 258V (8-core, 4.8GHz), 32 GB RAM. Features a 8" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1920 x 1080). 6600 mAh battery. WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3. Runs Windows.
For emulation, the Claw 8 AI+ sits at the high end. GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 2 are fully playable. Older systems run comfortably, from Game Boy and NES through PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Saturn, Dreamcast and PSP. Its platform list also extends to the most demanding entries in its library: Nintendo Switch, Wii U and PlayStation 3.
The 8-inch IPS touchscreen delivers FHD+ 1920 x 1200 resolution in a 16:10 aspect ratio. It offers around 283 ppi and a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate behind OCA-laminated tempered glass. Front-facing dual stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack handle audio.
Controls are built for long sessions. The asymmetric Hall Effect thumbsticks support L3/R3 clicks, and Hall effect analog triggers sit alongside L1/R1. There is also a disc-style D-pad, four face buttons and rumble. Extra buttons cover View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and two macro keys, plus a power button with an integrated fingerprint reader. The plastic body measures 299 x 126 x 24 mm and weighs 795 g. Heatpipe and dual-fan cooling, branded Cooler Boost HyperFlow, keeps temperatures in check.
An 80 Wh Li-ion battery provides generous capacity and recharges in about 1.1 hours. Two top-facing Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports handle charging, accessories and video output. Wireless connectivity comes from WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Storage starts with a 1 TB NVMe SSD in an M.2 2230 slot, expandable via microSD.
Because it runs full Windows 11, the Claw 8 AI+ works with PC game stores and standard emulators, and modding is permitted. Front-ends such as RetroArch, Emulation Station and LaunchBox turn it into a polished retro library.
Ideal for: players who want a powerful Windows handheld for modern PC gaming and high-end emulation, with a large, sharp 120 Hz screen, a big battery and flexible Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 128GB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 128GB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 512GB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 512GB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 1TB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 1TB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- SoC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- Model
- Core Ultra 7 258V
- Architecture
- Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 8
- Frequency
- 2.2 - 4.8 GHz
- Lithography
- 4nm
- Instruction Set
- x86-64
- Chipset
- Intel Arc 140V
- GPU Cores
- 8
- GPU Frequency
- 2.0 GHz
- Capacity
- 32 GB
- Frequency
- 8533 MHz
- Technology
- LPDDR5X
- Size
- 8.0
- Technology
- IPS, Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200
- Quality
- FHD
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Pixel Density (PPI)
- 283.02
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
- Chemistry
- Li-ion
- Capacity
- 80 Wh
- Charge Time
- 1.1h
- Analog Sticks
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
- Stick Technology
- Hall Effect
- Stick Placement
- Asymmetric
- D-Pad
- Disc
- D-Pad Placement
- Lower
- Shoulder Buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
- Shoulder Orientation
- Vertical
- Extra Buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
- Additional Features
- Rumble
- Speaker Type
- Dual Stereo
- Speaker Position
- Front facing
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Charge Port
- USB-C x2
- Charge Port Placement
- Top facing
- Video Output
- USB-C video out
- Video Output Placement
- Top facing
- Audio Output
- 3.5mm Headphone
- Audio Output Placement
- Top facing
- Internal Storage
- 1 TB
- Card Support
- NVMe SSD, microSD
- Operating System
- Windows
- OS Version
- 11
- Emulator Launchers
- Daijisho, Emulation Station, Launchbox, RetroArch
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Weight
- 795 g
- Body Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Heatpipe, Dual fans
- Power Input
- 9V/3A
- Language Support
- Multilingv
Modding officially supported
The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with 32 GB LPDDR5X
- 8-inch 120 Hz FHD+ touchscreen
- 80 Wh battery with fast charging
- hall effect sticks and triggers
- dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
- WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
Cons
- high price
- heavy at 795 g
- large footprint
- plastic body
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Compliance & Safety
MSI Claw 8 AI+ — 10 marks declared by manufacturer
Regulatory
· 4-
CE Marking
EUConformité Européenne — certifies that the product meets essential EU requirements for safety, health and environmental protection. The mark indicates the manufacturer has assessed the product and confirmed compliance with applicable European legislation (EMC, RoHS, RED directives, etc.). Mandatory for all electronic products sold in the European Economic Area since 1985.
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UKCA
UKUK Conformity Assessed — new mark introduced post-Brexit (2021) as the UK equivalent of CE marking. Indicates the product meets UK-updated safety, health and environmental requirements. Currently, CE-marked products are still accepted in the UK, but UKCA will become mandatorily separate in the future.
Official source -
FCC
USAFederal Communications Commission — U.S. authority regulating communications. The mark certifies compliance with electromagnetic emissions and radio interference standards (Part 15 of FCC Rules). Mandatory for all electronic devices with radio transmitters (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC) sold in the United States.
Official source -
IC / ISED
CanadaInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada — Canadian authority for radio spectrum. Certifies that the product complies with Canadian electromagnetic emissions standards (RSS standards). Mandatory for any device with a radio transmitter sold in Canada (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular devices, etc.).
Official source
Environmental
· 2-
RoHS
GlobalRestriction of Hazardous Substances — EU directive limiting 10 hazardous substances in electronics (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, phthalates, etc.). Limit: 0.1% per substance (0.01% for cadmium). RoHS compliance is part of the CE declaration and mandatory for all electronics sold in the EU.
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WEEE
EUWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment — the crossed-out wheeled bin pictogram indicates the obligation to separate electronic waste from household trash. Manufacturers must register with a national collection scheme and cover recycling costs. Consumers can return used devices free of charge at stores or collection centers.
Official source
Safety
· 2-
Not for children under 3
EUSafety warning per Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC — product not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts presenting choking hazard. Applicable to consoles with small detachable accessories (joycons, batteries, short cables). Manufacturer sets the age limit based on safety testing.
Official source -
Electric Hazard
GlobalElectric hazard warning per ISO 7010 — the pictogram indicates the presence of high-voltage components inside. Disassembling without qualified personnel can cause severe electric shock, even after disconnecting from mains (capacitors may retain charge for a long time). DO NOT disassemble unless you are an authorized technician.
Official source
Wireless
· 2-
Bluetooth SIG
GlobalBluetooth Special Interest Group — non-profit organization owning the Bluetooth trademark. All products using Bluetooth technology must be qualified through SIG (specification conformance testing). Using the Bluetooth name or logo without qualification is a trademark violation.
Official source -
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
GlobalIndustry consortium certifying Wi-Fi interoperability between devices. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED mark guarantees that the product has been tested for compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards and works correctly with other certified Wi-Fi devices. Also covers security (WPA2/WPA3).
Official source
Markings displayed are based on data declared by the manufacturer. Actual product markings may vary by region and revision.