Overview
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from MSI with a 8.0-inch 1920×1200 IPS Touchscreen screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $1,800.
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Intel Arc G3 Extreme
- RAM
- 32 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Weight
- 785 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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Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2026
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1200 (16:10)
- Pixel density
- 283.02 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Intel Arc G3 Extreme
- CPU
- Intel Panther Lake, 14 cores, 1.5 GHz - 4.7 GHz
- GPU
- Intel Arc B390, 2.3 GHz
- RAM
- 32 GB LPDDR5X LPDDR5X-8533
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Weight
- 785 grams
- Dimensions
- 296 - 321 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Asymmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Dual rear function buttons, Fingerprint/Power, Menu, MSI Center, Quick Settings, View, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- 6
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ emulate?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Can the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the MSI Claw 8 EX 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 EX AI+ cost?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ typically sells for around $1,800, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ run?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ have?
It has a 8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1200 at 283.02 PPI.
When was the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ released?
MSI released the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ in June 2026.
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