MSI LAUNCHES CLAW 8 EX AI PLUS WITH INTEL ARC G3

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SUN, MAY 31, 2026

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MSI has unveiled the Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld, featuring Intel's newly announced Arc G3 Extreme processor. The device launches June 23 at an expected price of $1,500.

The Claw 8 EX AI Plus marks a significant shift for MSI's handheld lineup, replacing the Intel Lunar Lake chip found in previous models with a specialized processor built for portable gaming. The Arc G3 Extreme GPU brings Xe3 cores designed to handle modern game performance on a compact display. MSI claims this is the world's first handheld to use the Arc G3 Extreme, though other manufacturers are expected to adopt the chip. The device will arrive in "Void Purple," which appears to be a limited color option. With a June 23 launch date and $1,500 price tag, the Claw 8 EX AI Plus positions itself at the premium end of the handheld gaming market, competing with existing options like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. The announcement comes ahead of Computex 2026, where further details may emerge about MSI's gaming handheld strategy and potential future iterations.

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