MSI Claw
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for MSI Claw.
Somehow, the $1,000 Asus ROG Ally Xbox X is the best value gaming handheld I can think of right nowDespite its initial high price, the ASUS ROG Ally Xbox X is now considered the best value handheld gaming PC due to current market conditions and rising prices of competitors like the Steam Deck OLED, Lenovo Legion Go, and MSI Claw. The article highlights the ROG Ally's strong performance with its AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU and Windows operating system as key factors in its current appeal.
It looks like more handhelds will soon be able to run SteamOS if this MSI Claw gameplay test is anything to go byValve has added support for Intel processors to a beta version of SteamOS, allowing more handheld devices like the MSI Claw to run the operating system. While initial testing shows promise, some games may still perform better on Windows, and certain features like TDP adjustment require third-party plugins.
SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta brings fixes for MSI Claw controls in Desktop ModeValve has released SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta, addressing issues with MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode and other regressions. This update includes fixes for performance HUD crashes, slow charger detection, and improved compatibility for various handheld devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. The update also brings significant changes to KDE Plasma, graphics drivers, and system firmware.- SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI outputThe SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta introduces expanded hardware support for various handheld devices, including MSI Claw, OneXPlayer, and ASUS ROG Ally. This update also brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR on devices with native HDMI output and includes numerous fixes and improvements for controller support, audio, Bluetooth, and desktop mode functionality.
New Intel-based handheld gaming PCs sound great but all signs point towards yet more prohibitively expensive price tagsIntel's new Panther Lake chips for handheld gaming PCs, the Arc G3 and G3 Extreme, are expected to be prohibitively expensive, following a trend of rising prices in the market. This is exacerbated by Valve's recent price increase for the Steam Deck OLED and high costs for other handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, with upcoming MSI Claw models potentially exceeding $1,800 USD.
Valve just hiked the 1TB Steam Deck OLED price to just under $1,000Valve has quietly increased the price of the 1TB Steam Deck OLED model to $949/£779, a significant jump from its original MSRP. This price hike places it closer to premium handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X and raises concerns about future Valve hardware costs, potentially impacting the upcoming Steam Machine.- SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta gets ready for the Steam Machine and Steam ControllerValve has released SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta, introducing bug fixes and further preparation for the Steam Machine and Steam Controller. This update includes improvements for OS update speeds, graphics features for titles like Crimson Desert, and enhanced support for upcoming Steam hardware. Additionally, a Steam Deck Beta Client update addresses controller notifications and startup issues.
CachyOS April 2026 release brings a new package manager and even more optimizationsThe CachyOS April 2026 release introduces a new GUI package manager, Shelly, replacing Octopi, and enhances DNS-over-HTTPS support within the CachyOS-Welcome app. This update also brings optimizations for AMD and Intel GPUs, including a VRAM Management toggle, improved NVMe I/O scheduling, and incorporates Linux kernel 7.0 and Mesa 26.0.5.- SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview brings initial Steam Machine support, and improvements for many handheldsSteamOS 3.8.0 Preview introduces initial support for Steam Machine hardware and significant improvements for various handheld devices, including the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. The update also brings an updated Arch Linux base, enhanced graphics drivers, VRR improvements, and a Wayland-default KDE Plasma desktop environment.