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MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: an almost-perfect gaming handheld

Intel Lunar Lake proves its dominance over AMD Z1 Extreme

The Intel Lunar Lake processor meanwhile delivers excellent FHD 60fps performance for most games and more than a playable experience with graphically challenging titles. MSI developed a new set of hall-effect thumbsticks and triggers – though I wished they weren’t oddly square-shaped – to extend the longevity of these most often-used inputs. The MSI Claw 8 Ai+ is one of the best put-together gaming handhelds, but it's slick design and solid performance are expensive out of the gate, so watch out for deals that bring its price back down to Earth.

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