Overview

• The Claw A8 BZ2EM is MSI's first handheld gaming device powered by AMD, using the Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU with Radeon 890M graphics.
• It offers up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM, a 1TB M.2 SSD, and an 8-inch 120Hz 1920×1200 display with 100% sRGB coverage.
• Design improvements include Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, larger ergonomic grips, and color options in white or lime green.
• MSI also announced the Intel-based Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition with a Core Ultra 7 258V processor and 2TB SSD.
• Pricing and availability for both models remain unconfirmed, but MSI aims to challenge market leaders like the Steam Deck with this AMD-powered device.