Micro Star International (MSI) announced the availability of the first portable gaming device, called MSI Claw, in the Middle East.
Like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go, the MSI Claw is a Windows laptop designed for PC gaming. It has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz It also features a control system (like an Xbox controller) and a HyperFlow cooling system to keep the temperature from rising Network WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, as well as Hall Effect speakers, and a large 53 watt-hour battery.
In terms of connectivity ports, the Claw offers one Thunderbolt 4 port for high-speed data transfer and connection to external devices, and it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
However, the main difference between the Claw compared to other Windows laptops is the Intel Core Ultra processor. It also features Intel ARC graphics as well as XeSS image enhancement support technology that improves image quality.
The device also includes a SOC system that supports advanced video codecs such as AV1, H.265 and VP9 for high quality streaming.
“We are proud to launch the MSI Claw in the MENA region,” said Mr. Mudit Nigam – Marketing Director, MSI Laptops, in a press release “I hope the device will impress gamers as it features good performance, excellent display quality,. slim design and high-speed Thunderbolt connectivity.
The MSI Claw comes in two different CPU configurations: the Intel Ultra 5-135H (AED 2,799 / SAR 2,858) and the AED 3,199 / SAR 3,267 Intel Ultra 7-155H, both of which feature DDR5 RAM and 512GB.
The mobile device is now available at leading retailers in the UAE, including Virgin Megastore, Sharaf DG, Geekay, Jumbo, Eros, and Amazon. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is available only at Jarir Bookstore.
