MSI
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- Price
- $1,800
- OS
- Windows 11
- Released
- Jun 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
- Weight
- 785 grams
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Device comparison
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs. AYANEO Pocket S Mini
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Pocket S Mini
- Better screen
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- More portable
- Pocket S Mini
- Newer model
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Main differences
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S Mini.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $1,401 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 66% smaller and 61% lighter.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz LCD on AYANEO Pocket S Mini.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1.
Details
AYANEO
Pocket S Mini
- Price
- $399
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Jan 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 4.2 inch LCD
- Weight
- 305 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | Pocket S Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 | $399 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Android 14 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | 4.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1280 x 960 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS Touchscreen | LCD |
| Chipset | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| CPU | Intel Panther Lake | Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra |
| GPU | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 8 / 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 4700 mAh |
| Weight | 785 grams | 305 grams |
| Dimensions | 296 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm | 167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S Mini. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $1,401 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 66% smaller and 61% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz LCD on AYANEO Pocket S Mini. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1.
- Which is cheaper, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
- The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $399, roughly $1,401 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
- The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.
