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MSI Claw 8 AI+

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$900.00

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.

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a 2025 handheld gaming PC running Windows 11. It is built around the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, a 4nm Lunar Lake chip with 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores clocked from 2.2 to 4.8 GHz. Intel Arc 140V graphics with 8 GPU cores at around 2.0 GHz and 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 8533 MHz give it the headroom to run demanding PC games and applications natively.

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.
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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
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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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