MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, the handheld console announced before Computex 2026, went on sale in the Turkish market. The device attracts attention with its price tag of 133 thousand TL.

The product, whose international sales price is set at $1,799, is positioned in a very high segment. This pricing causes the device to appeal to a very limited audience in Türkiye.

Powerful Hardware and Technical Details

MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus is powered by Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme processor and Arc B390 GPU unit. On the hardware side, there is 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and 1 TB NVME M.2 SSD storage.

The screen of the device is 8 inches in size and offers a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. This screen appears as a touch LCD panel with 120 Hz VRR support.

In performance tests, the device manages to surpass its competitors with Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor on the GPU side. According to Geekbench 6 results, the device scores 2,574 in single-core and 13,210 in multi-core.

For comparison, the Xbox Ally This information shows that MSI’s new handheld console is advantageous in multi-core processes.

Market Position and Prospects

MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, which has been criticized abroad for its high price, is a premium option in the handheld console market. The technical features offered by the device are especially aimed at users looking for high performance.

This new Intel-based handheld console aims to offer a different alternative in portable gaming experience. Despite its high price, the hardware power it offers highlights the technical capacity of the device.

What do you think about this high price tag in the Turkish market?