After spending all week gawking at the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, I think I’m finally ready to bid adieu to my beloved…

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MSI’s Claw 8 EX AI+ was far from the only handheld gaming PC on display at Computex 2026, but it was certainly my pick for the one to watch.

In its gorgeous, vibrant Void Purple colorway, it’s a treat for the eyes, and marked improvements to ergonomics and performance make for an exciting proposition when it releases later this year in June.

Over the week, I had the opportunity to go hands-on with the new handheld across a variety of games, including Hogwarts Legacy, F1 25, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and it suffices to say I’m impressed. With Intel’s new Arc G3 chip in tow, the future looks bright for the Claw 8 EX AI+, provided MSI can stick the landing on pricing… but that’s a big if.

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