MSI simply unveiled a brand new mannequin of the Claw handheld with the Claw 8 AI Plus, and the corporate has already confirmed it’s within the planning levels for the Claw 2. MSI’s Claw 8 AI Plus was unveiled this week at Computex, and it sports activities some notable upgrades that may little doubt make it the mannequin to purchase. Whereas the MSI Claw A1M mannequin that was launched earlier this yr was extremely anticipated, it ended up with lower than favorable critiques.
The Claw 8 AI Plus although, appears extra promising resulting from its bigger 8-inch display screen, extra highly effective processor, and bigger battery capability. MSI additionally cleaned up the general ergonomics of the unit and barely improved the corridor impact sensing joysticks. All in all, it’s positive to be a giant enchancment over the Claw A1M. The fascinating factor is how carefully the 2 fashions have been introduced. MSI introduced the unique in the beginning of this yr after which launched it two months later. And some months after that, it introduced the Claw 8 AI Plus. Now, it’s confirming plans for 3 extra handhelds.
Showcasing the corporate goes all-in on the hand held gaming PC market and that it’s decided to ship a fan favourite.
MSI is already planning the event of the Claw 2 and its successors
MSI isn’t simply enthusiastic about handheld gaming PCs, it’s absolutely dedicated to the product class. As reported by The Verge, MSI spoke to PC World at Computex to speak in regards to the Claw A1M and the Claw 8 AI Plus. In that interview, MSI Product Administration Director Cliff Chun briefly touched on MSI’s plans for upcoming handhelds. Chun says that MSI is already planning on launching a Claw 2, Claw 3, and a Claw 4.
On high of that MSI has already laid out a roadmap of these units. The roadmap spans the following two years. So it could be some time earlier than we see a Claw 2 hit the market. Chun doesn’t give specifics on after they would possibly launch although.
MSI might not go along with AMD for the upcoming handhelds
At the moment, MSI is the one handheld gaming PC that makes use of Intel chips. Whereas each different handheld choice appears to be utilizing one thing from AMD. MSI’s first handheld went with Intel’s Meteor Lake processors whereas the brand new Claw 8 AI Plus upgraded to Lunar Lake. It additionally has plans to replace the 7-inch mannequin of the Claw with Lunar Lake as properly.
Chun doesn’t state which processors or GPUs can be used within the subsequent few future Claw handhelds. Nevertheless, he does state that the corporate isn’t ruling out AMD. “We’ll proceed pushing new type components, new concepts, perhaps even new CPUs,” Chun mentioned. He continued by saying “We’re not aiming to go to AMD but, however you realize, perhaps in Claw 3, Claw 4?” Which means there’s a chance that in a few years, or whoever the Claw 3 or Claw 4 comes out, it could be working on AMD silicon. Moreover, Chun says that future Claw units are more likely to keep on with the identical measurement shows.