MSI CLAW Handheld Gaming Console Leaked Ahead of CES 2024
Jan. 5, 2024MSI has just teased the launch of an entirely new product class, the company’s first handheld gaming console. The upcomingMSI CLAWhandheld gaming console will compete directly against options like ROG Ally & Steam Deck.
OnX(formerly Twitter) MSI’s official account recently teased gamers with the upcoming launch of MSI CLAW handheld. The company has released a video cryptically showcasing (what looks to be) its first upcominghandheld gaming console.
The official X account ofIntel Gaminghas also replied to MSI’s teaser video. This is definitely a very exciting development. So far, we have seen most handhelds use AMD processors, but Intel replying to MSI’s teaser video could mean the new handheld features the latestIntel processorsinstead.
Intel has recently releasedCore Ultra processorswith incredibly powerfulMeteor Lake graphicsthat even feature basic-level ray-tracing and are capable of playing the latest games. According to a new leak, the MSI CLAW handheld gaming console will launch withIntel Core Ultra 7 155Hprocessor. We have detailed the specifications of this particular SKU from Intel below:Intel ProcessorTotal No. Of Cores (C) / Threads (T)Core Configuration (P/E/LP-E)Intel Smart Cache (LLC)Max P-Core / E-Core Turbo FrequencyIntegrated GPU, Xe Cores, GPU FrequencyBase TDPIntel Core Ultra 7 155H16C/22T6+8+224M4.80 GHz / 3.80 GHzArc Graphics, 8 Xe Cores, 2.25 GHz28WSpecifications of MSI Claw Gaming Handheld
If you wonder why I referred to these handhelds as personal computers, it’s because the ROG Ally orSteam Deck running Windowsworks just fine as a normal computer! Intel Core Ultra chips on MSI’s latest gaming handheld will definitely take it to the next level.
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