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The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is a powerful handheld gaming PC with Intel's Arc GPU, excellent ergonomics, and a premium design, but its high price and lack of OLED display are drawbacks.
The article shares first impressions of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld gaming PC, comparing it to the Steam Deck OLED and finding it offers better graphics and performance for demanding games, but the author concludes they are not giving up their Steam Deck due to price and comfort.
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to expand SteamOS support to more GPUs and handhelds, with initial firmware for Intel handhelds and ongoing driver work for Nvidia.
The Verge's Sean Hollister previews the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme chip, claiming significant performance and battery life improvements over AMD's flagship, potentially making Intel the leader in portable gaming chips.
Asus announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring an OLED screen and control upgrades, but it will only be sold as a limited-edition 20th anniversary bundle with Xreal AR glasses.
The Arduboy FX-C is a credit-card-sized open-source handheld gaming device with hundreds of pre-installed games, offering a nostalgic and creative gaming experience despite its primitive hardware.
Acer announced the Nitro Blaze Link, a Linux-based handheld device designed for streaming PC games, with a 7-inch display, Wi-Fi 6, 1GB RAM, and 8GB storage, launching in Q4 2026.