What systems can the MSI Claw 8 AI+ emulate?

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.

Can the MSI Claw 8 AI+ play Switch games?

Yes. Switch performance on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

How much does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ cost?

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ typically sells for around $900, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ run?

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ ships with Windows 11.

What screen does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ have?

It has a 8.0 inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1200 at 283.02 PPI.

When was the MSI Claw 8 AI+ released?

MSI released the MSI Claw 8 AI+ in February 2025.

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MSI Claw 8 AI+

$900High-End

Handheld · Horizontal · Windows 11

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Good for

PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP

Support listed to

Switch

Windows 11

Released

Feb 2025

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from MSI with a 8.0-inch 1920×1200 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $900.

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Emulation

Runs all 18 tested systems at excellent quality. A top-tier performer.

Mid-generation systems

Excellent

5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better

Modern systems

Excellent

4 of 4 systems listed as playable or better

Classic systems

Excellent

6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better

Sixth-generation systems

Excellent

3 of 3 systems listed as playable or better

Excellent

DS3DSGBAN64NESPS1PS2PS3PSPWiiSNESWii USaturnSwitchGenesisGame BoyGameCubeDreamcast

Specifications

Display

Screen

8.0 inch

Aspect ratio

16:10

Resolution

1920 x 1200

Pixel density

283.02 PPI

Panel

IPS

Refresh rate

120 Hz

Performance

Chipset

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

CPU

Intel Lunar Lake

CPU clock

2.2 GHz - 4.8 GHz

CPU cores

CPU threads

GPU

Intel Arc 140V

GPU clock

1.95 GHz

RAM

32 GB LPDDR5X

Storage

Internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe 4.0 SSD, External MicroSD

Architecture

x86-64

Build

Battery

80 Wh

Weight

795 grams

Dimensions

299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm

Material

Plastic

Charge port

USB-C x2

Controls

Shoulder buttons

Stacked

D-pad

Left

Thumbsticks

Symmetrical

Extra buttons

View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-

Features

WiFi WiFi 7Bluetooth 5.4USB-CHDMI OutSD CardAudio JackStereo SpeakerAnalog SticksL1/R1L2/R2 TriggersAnalog TriggersL3/R3 ClickableTouch ScreenGyroscopeHall EffectVolume ButtonsActive CoolingRumble

FAQ

What systems can the MSI Claw 8 AI+ emulate?: The MSI Claw 8 AI+ plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Can the MSI Claw 8 AI+ play Switch games?: Yes. Switch performance on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ cost?: The MSI Claw 8 AI+ typically sells for around $900, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ run?: The MSI Claw 8 AI+ ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ have?: It has a 8.0 inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1200 at 283.02 PPI.
When was the MSI Claw 8 AI+ released?: MSI released the MSI Claw 8 AI+ in February 2025.