In addition to the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus, MSI also announced a limited-edition Fallout version of the Claw. However, this version is based on the original 7-inch MSI Claw with Meteor Lake, not Lunar Lake. Despite this, MSI claims it will have "the largest battery in the industry." More details about the new handheld are expected to be released at Computex, the PC show currently underway in Taipei, Taiwan.
Key takeaways:
- MSI is announcing a likely replacement for its first gaming handheld PC, the "MSI Claw 8 AI Plus", which will feature a brand-new Lunar Lake chip instead of the previous Intel Meteor Lake chip.
- The new handheld will have a larger 8-inch screen, up to an 80 watt-hour battery, a second USB-C port with Thunderbolt 4 capabilities, and enhanced tactile feel of the LB/RB buttons.
- MSI also announced a limited-edition Fallout version of the Claw, based on the original 7-inch model with Meteor Lake, not Lunar Lake.
- The Lunar Lake version of the Claw is a complete redesign and will have an M.2 2280 slot for longer SSDs, expected to be released in September.