MSI has just introduced its latest products at Computex 2026, including the MSI Claw EX AI+ Handheld, MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic, Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Vincent van Gogh Edition, and its new Katana series, Venture series, and the Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition laptops.
The MSI Claw EX AI+ is powered by the first Intel platform specifically optimized for handheld gaming and delivers a leap in graphics performance.
MSI Claw EX AI+ Handheld
The MSI Claw EX AI+ is the world’s first handheld gaming device powered by the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processors. This offers a balance of performance and power efficiency during extended play sessions.
It features Intel Xe graphics architecture and is enhanced by XeSS 3 with Multi-Fame Generation (MFG), to enable high frame-rate gaming with improved smoothness and responsiveness.
The MSI Claw EX AI+ features an 8-inch 120Hz VRR display. Coupled with this is a redesigned chassis that uses ergonomic grips for better comfort during long sessions. It also features Hall-effect triggers and sticks with refined bumpers and a responsive D-pad.
The new handheld introduces a new high-end linear motor and a more refined haptic feedback.
The Claw EX AI+ brings compatibility with an Xbox Mode, which enables quick game launches and a seamless resume. Meanwhile, a redesigned Quick Settings lets you adjust things like Multi-Frame Generation and in-game frame control on the fly.
The MSI Claw EX AI+ comes in a distinctive Void Purple colorway.
Full Specifications
| Model Name | MSI Claw EX AI+ |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM |
| Processor | Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Memory | LPDDR5x onboard, up to 32GB, dual channel |
| Display | 8″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200), Touchscreen, 48~120Hz VRR, 100% sRGB(Typical), 500nits(Typical), IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | Intel Arc GPU B390 |
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 2280 SSD by PCIe Gen 4 x4 |
| Sensor | 6-Axis IMU Vibration Motor |
| Communication | Intel® Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v6 |
| Audio | 2 × 2W Speakers 1× Audio combo jack DTS Audio Processing Hi-Res Audio ready |
| I/O Port | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.0) 1 x microSD Card Reader 1 x Audio Combo Jack |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor on the power button |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 80Whr |
| Dimension | 296~321 x 130 x 25~48 mm |
| Weight | 785 g |
| Color | Void Purple |
If you’re at Computex 2026, you can visit the MSI Booth to check out the MSI Claw EX AI+ and the latest devices for yourself on the 4th floor, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1) until June 5, 2026. For more information, visit the official website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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