Three months, it lasted, before this do-overgot announced.

And people say theSteam Deck OLEDcame too soon.

You know what, it probably is better than the Claw.

An MSI Claw 8 AI+, in an upright stand, sitting on an outdoor fountain.

All the same, the Claw 8 AI+ wont suit everyone, especially those of petite mitt.

And, once again, you dont even get a case.

Why endure all this mass, and/or massive financial damage?

A bar chart showing how the MSI Claw 8 AI+ performs, in various games, against other handheld PCs.

Primarily, its because within that hefty shell lies one very enthusiastically beating heart.

At home, anyway.

This odd blend of high specs and lower-end basicness is repeatedly evident in the Claw 8 AI+s design.

A bar chart showing how the MSI Claw 8 AI+ performs, in various games, against other handheld PCs.

Especially when, for 900 big ones, you could quite reasonably expect top-of-the-line features throughout.

Still, its not like this is some thumbsticked bauble either.

This review is based on a review unit provided by the manufacturer.

An MSI Claw 8 AI+ running Elden Ring.

A view of the top ports and power button on the MSI Claw 8 AI+.

A closeup of the face buttons on an MSI Claw 8 AI+.

An MSI Claw 8 AI+ running Horizon Forbidden West.