Forget the steam deck: MSI releases a portable console under steroids this August

After a first mixed test on the market for laptop consoles, MSI did not say its last word. His new Claw A8, Equipped with the recent Ryzen Z2 Extreme of AMDpromises high -flying performance in a transportable format. Pre -orders are launched in several European countries, and the release date is fast approaching. The bet is risky, but the first returns suggest a much more mature console than its predecessor.

MSI Claw A8: The portable console with AMD Z2 Extreme chip arrives in August in Europe

After trying to compete with the Steam deck and the ROG Ally With a Claw Premier of the name still a little green, MSI changes its recipe. Exit Intel, place in AMD. The Claw A8 has the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, engraved in 4 Nm, and above all, supported by a RDNA 3.5 GPU much more comfortable at stake.

Result ? Lies of P Turn to more than 100 images per second in average settings. A feat on this type of machine. The whole thing is served on an 8 inch 1080p screen at 120 Hz, with an announced autonomy of 3 to 4 h in play, and up to 7 p.m. in video playback thanks to a battery of 80 Wh. Hall effect sticks and triggers should finally avoid dreaded “derives” from orders.

MSI confirmed that the CLAW A8, also called “Claw 8 Ryzen Edition”, will be available in Europe from week 32, that is to say between August 4 and 10, 2025 at the latest. Offered at € 999, this price as announced by MSI Germany aligns with that of Claw 8 AI+. On the other hand, some retailers already list pre -orders at € 975 or € 978 depending on the version.

This time, MSI seems to have taken the time to do well. And to believe the first benchs, the Claw A8 could scratch where its competitors fall asleep.