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The handheld gaming PC market has seen steady growth since Valve's Steam Deck revolutionized portable gaming in 2022. However, until now, manufacturers have largely relied on variations of the same Z1 Extreme chipset. The newly announced MSI Claw A8 at Computex 2025 breaks this trend as the first device featuring AMD's Z2 Extreme processor revealed earlier at CES.

A Refreshed Take on MSI's Handheld Formula
While similar to the recent Claw 8 AI model, the A8 version introduces some noteworthy changes. MSI made the strategic decision to reduce maximum RAM from 32GB to 24GB of blazing-fast LPDDR5X running at 8,000MHz. The display now includes VRR (variable refresh rate) technology - meaning both models share the same 120Hz Full HD panel, but the A8 promises smoother visuals with reduced screen tearing.

The most significant upgrade comes from swapping Intel's Core Ultra 7 285V for AMD's powerhouse Z2 Extreme. This cutting-edge APU combines 8 Zen 5 CPU cores with 16 RDNA 3.5 graphics cores, delivering more compute units than its Z1 Extreme predecessor while featuring an architectural upgrade.

More Options Coming to Market
Alongside the Claw A8 announcement, MSI revealed an enhanced Claw 8 AI+ model featuring refreshed aesthetics and doubled storage capacity to 2TB SSD, though it retains the Intel Core Ultra 7 285V processor.

While MSI hasn't disclosed exact pricing or availability windows for the Claw A8, industry observers speculate it won't come cheap - especially considering the $999 price tag of the Claw 8 AI+.

The Race for Z2 Extreme Dominance
AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme made quiet waves when unveiled at CES 2025, yet nearly half a year later, no handhelds featuring this chip have reached consumers. The MSI Claw A8 now positions itself as potential first-to-market, beating out competitors like Lenovo's announced-but-undated Legion Go 2.

Other manufacturers appear poised to join the fray, with strong rumors indicating Asus plans to incorporate the Z2 Extreme in their forthcoming ROG Ally 2. Speculation persists about potential Microsoft collaboration on an Xbox-branded variant.

Notably absent from this next-gen chip adoption is Valve's Steam Deck, whose developers have publicly stated the Z2 Extreme doesn't represent enough performance gains to justify Deck 2 development. While this casts doubt on just how revolutionary AMD's newest APU will be, the increased competition promises better options for portable gamers - and that's ultimately a win for consumers.