MSI Unveils AMD Gaming Handheld and Enhanced Mid-Range Laptops at Computex

Sure thing, let’s dive into this ramble, okay? So, picture this: Computex was buzzing, and guess who strutted in with something snazzy? Yep, MSI. This time, they tossed out a gaming handheld called the Claw A8 BZ2EM — rolls off the tongue, right? — boasting an AMD chip, not Intel, which was their usual thing. Anyway, they’re mixing it up now. Keeps things spicy, I suppose.

Honestly, MSI used to cozy up to Intel, like, exclusively, with gadgets such as the Claw 8 AI+. But hold up, they’re not dumping Intel — not yet. They’re just being, you know, promiscuous with chip brands. Maybe it’s for diversity? Or maybe they just like AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme for its muscle. Your guess is as good as mine.

Oh, wow. The Claw A8? It’s not just good looks. It’s got guts. We’re talking AMD Ryzen under the hood, and this integrated Radeon graphics hoopla. Yeah, and because I don’t really speak nerd fluently, all I noticed, really, is this thing is very green. Like, Hulk-green. Imagine playing with a controller that feels like it. So, Hall Effect this, anti-stick drift that — all fancy stuff to help your thumbs stay on track. And those grips — enormous. Comfort city, population: gamers.

Jumping to RAM — it’s kinda a beastly number, 24GB. They’re taking cues from Asus’s ROG Ally X, probably. Makes sense, right? Things share memory like it’s a community potluck. But MSI is playing coy about who gets what RAM specs globally. But hey, patience is the game, apparently.

Now, let’s wander into the realm of batteries. The Claw A8 sports an 80 WHr battery, which is as beefy as the Ally X’s. And listen to this — the thing is decked out with ports, from headphone jacks to USB 4s. Oh, and a microSD card reader. Replaceable SSD? Yep. They’ve got your back.

Okay, so, they’re trying to make their software a little hipper, sliding into Xbox Game Bar like it’s a Friday night dance floor. But whatever, it’s still on Windows 11, which isn’t exactly winning medals for handheld gaming.

And hang on, that’s not even half of it! MSI’s gaming laptops also strutted into the spotlight. They’ve got these Crosshair gadgets — and forgive me, but isn’t it wild that they mix up the names based on the chips? Crosshair 18 HX AI for Intel, Crosshair A18HX for AMD. It’s a naming labyrinth! AI means Intel here… or does it?

Across both laptop types, they’re using Nvidia RTX 5070 or 5060 GPUs. Fancy. Too bad they didn’t dish out full specs, though. But one thing’s for sure, RGB keyboards are shiny, aren’t they?

Then there’s the Cyborg series. MSI loves translucent edges — like a throwback gadget from the 90s. Again, the naming circus around AI being AMD here is funny. But I digress… screen options galore, from 1080p to 1440p, depending if you fancy 15 or 17 inches.

Partial prices are a tease, and no date yet. Some exclusive laptops also dropped. One has “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” painted on it. Artsy, eh? Each one is unique! Imagine that — a laptop with its own personality. Crazy stuff.

Alright, enough wild rambling for now. MSI, keep doing your thing. Until next time?