MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus bets big on Intel Arc G3 Extreme for handheld gaming
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The Verge’s Sean Hollister tests the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld powered by Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme, which MSI touts as a leap in portable gaming. In two hours of hands-on play, it delivered around 60–73fps in Forza Horizon 6 at 1200p with a 43W system draw and about 1.8 hours of runtime on an 80Wh battery; Intel claims high efficiency (even 12W at 1080p and as low as 4W for long battery life). The 8-inch, 120Hz VRR screen and prongs add comfort and style, but the $1,699.99 price tag and June 23 launch turn this into a premium, luxury handheld—signaling a new wave of high-end portable gaming.
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