MSI has announced the Claw, a new Windows-based gaming handheld that can play both PC and Android games on the go.
We are deep into the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, and it wouldn’t be CES without a weird gaming announcement. Okay, MSI’s new product isn’t weird, but its battery life convinces me even more that running Windows on a gaming handheld is a bad idea.
Today, MSI announced the Claw (seriously), its new Windows-based gaming handheld that is joining a growing arena of PC and Android gaming handhelds like the Lenovo Legion, the Asus ROG Ally, and the Steam Deck — though, technically, the Steam Deck runs Linux.
Eric Kuo, Executive Vice President & NB BU GM of MSI, said in a statement that the Claw “redefines the standards in the handheld market.” That’s a bold statement, considering this thing plays in the same space as the Nintendo Switch.
“In our commitment to enhancing the gaming experience for our users, we aim to address market pain points and dedicate efforts to the handheld space. We have fine-tuned specific designs tailored exclusively for gamers, debuting our very first handheld, Claw, which redefines the standards in the handheld market.”
The Claw is the world’s first gaming handheld to feature Intel’s Core™ Ultra chips.
