This is the new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming PC from MSI

MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 gaming laptop ahead of Computex 2026, and this model replaces the Intel Lunar Lake mobile chip from its predecessors with a specialist mobile processor. MSI describes the Claw 8 EX AI Plus as the “world’s first” laptop to feature the recently announced Intel Arc G3 Extreme processorwhich features a set of Xe3 graphics processor cores to run games.

We must note that Acer Predator Atlas 8 and One X Player 3 Gaming laptops are also expected to launch with these chips, but MSI may be the first out of the gate. The Claw 8 EX AI Plus also has a single NVME M.2 SSD slot for gaming and data storage, and supports up to 32GB of dual-channel LPDDR5x memory, though MSI hasn’t specified which RAM configurations will be available. The launch date and price have not been announced yet, but the former has been announced MSI Claw 8 AE Plus It was $1,000 when it launched last year.

What we do know is that the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus features an 8-inch touchscreen with a 1920 x 1200 resolution that operates at up to 120Hz. It also has a new body design with updated grips meant to be more comfortable during long gaming sessions, along with Hall effect triggers and sticks that provide more precise control. MSI says a new advanced linear actuator has been introduced for faster, improved haptic feedback and “improved power efficiency” – though it doesn’t say how long you can expect the battery to last.

There appears to be only one color option available, which MSI describes as “Void Purple.” We’ll have to wait and see what the actual gaming performance is like, but it can’t be any worse Disastrous first MSI attempt In providing powerful handheld games.