The MSI Claw has officially launched, with the base model available on MSI’s website for $699. Two higher-specced models are set to release on March 12th, priced at $749 and $799 respectively. All three models can be preordered from Newegg, with availability starting March 15th. Preorders on Newegg come with a Skull and Bones standard edition game code and Xbox Game Pass free for one month. Best Buy is also offering the MSI Claw, with shipping expected by April 4th.
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The base model of the Intel Core Ultra-powered gaming handheld is now available for $699.
Announced at CES 2024 in January, the MSI Claw joins the growing portable PC market alongside devices like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and the Lenovo Legion Go. It is the first device to feature Intel’s Core Ultra processors, running Windows and boasting a seven-inch, 1080p, 48–120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) LCD display.
Equipped with an Intel Arc graphics chip with eight Xe-cores, the MSI Claw offers a 53Wh battery providing two hours of battery life. The device features Hall effect triggers and joysticks to prevent stick drift, along with a power button with a fingerprint sensor, a microSD slot, and a Thunderbolt 4 port.