MSI unveils Claw 8 EX AI handheld powered by Intel Arc G3

Taipei, Taiwan – At the Computex 2026 technology exhibition, MSI unveiled the MSI Claw 8 EX AI, positioning it as one of the first handheld gaming PCs to utilize the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor. The device represents a significant redesign and performance upgrade over previous models in the company's Claw series.

The handheld features an 8-inch touchscreen with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and a refresh rate up to 120Hz. Its core component is the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip, which includes an Arc B390 integrated GPU with 12 Xe3 cores and supports Intel's XeSS 3 technology with MultiFrame Generation (MFG). This technology is designed to enhance frame rates in supported games. The device is configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

A major focus of the new model is an ergonomic redesign. MSI has introduced longer, more defined controller-style grips, which the company states were developed to achieve a comfort level comparable to an Xbox controller. The controls have been upgraded to include Hall Effect analog sticks and triggers, which are designed for greater precision and durability. The face buttons and D-pad have also been revised for a more...