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Overview
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 Switch, PS3, Wii U, PS2, with support listed up to Switch.
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- RAM
- 32 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Weight
- 795 grams
- OS
- Windows 11
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernexcellent
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UExcellent
- PS3Excellent
- SwitchExcellent
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Install the plugin for SteamOS and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- December 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Custom firmware
- SteamOS, Bazzite
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200 (16:10)
- Pixel density
- 283.02 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- CPU
- Intel Lunar Lake, 8 cores, 2.2 GHz - 4.8 GHz
- GPU
- Intel Arc 140V, 1.95 GHz
- RAM
- 32 GB LPDDR5X LPDDR5X-8533
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe 4.0 SSD, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 80 Wh, ~3 hours gaming, up to ~13 hours general use
- Weight
- 795 grams
- Dimensions
- 299 mm x 126 mm x 24 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
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 Switch, PS3, Wii U, PS2.
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 and also supports SteamOS, Bazzite.
Can I track my play time on the MSI Claw 8 AI+?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for SteamOS and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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.
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