MSI Claw
Grip and Game
The MSI Claw A8 is designed to tear AAA titles into pieces. Powered by the AMD® Ryzen™ Z2 Series Processor, it's incredibly powerful and efficient. Crank up the settings to get the best out of the 8" screen. Its Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate give you all the pixels and FPS you need. And for deadly precision, you've got hall effect triggers and analog joysticks at your fingertips. They are accurate, durable, and drift-free.
MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM-042UK Handheld
Windows 11 Home 8" - FHD+ (1920x1200) - 120Hz - VRR MD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Processor AMD Radeon 890M Graphics 24GB LPDDR5x Memory 1TB NVMe SSD
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WAS £849.00
£799.00 (£665.83 ex. VAT)
Bring the Game
Powered by AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Series processors, built for gamers who never pause. Delivers stunning speed, unbeatable portability, and extreme efficiency. Designed for ultimate handheld Windows PC gaming, the Ryzen™ Z2 Series brings best-in-class performance anywhere, with anyone.
Best-in-Class Battery Capacity
Unlock exceptional gaming endurance with our breakthrough battery capacity. It's where efficient power meets robust performance—more game, less charge.
• 19Hrs+ 1080p Video Playback
• 3.5Hrs Gameplay Time
Hall Effect Analog Sticks & Triggers
Outfitted with Hall Effect analog sticks & triggers, built to last with microscopic precision.
• 4× the Durability of Carbon Film Design
• Drift-Free
Science of Comfort
Shaped by global ergonomic data and refined through anthropometric design, Claw strikes the perfect balance of grip, weight, and comfort. From palm-fitting curves to precisely placed triggers, every detail is crafted for intuitive control in every hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
As far as portable options go, the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM offers stunning visuals powered by AMD Ryzen Z2, 8 CPU cores of processing power and a Gen 4 SSD for the power of PC play at your fingertips. The SSD is even upgradable to keep up with new demands, and we’re extremely grateful for that because there are absolutely no limitations; the MSI Claw A8’s OS supports your entire PC library. If a 120Hz display with variable refresh rate and a large 80Whr battery designed for extended portable play sounds right for you, then the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM is the one.
The MSI Claw A8 supports VRR (variable refresh rate), so you can play with no setbacks on a 120 Hz display, input lag-free.
Since the Claw runs an all-encompassing OS, most games playable on Xbox and Windows are playable on the console itself, with the Xbox Full Screen Experience.
We offer travel cases for your MSI Claw, with extra space for chargers and a few accessories. Check out our extra gear options. Add any additions to your console when you purchase.
This portable console has an 80WHr battery life, meaning it goes for longer than most handheld consoles on the market.
The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM was released in the UK in October 2025, with its Initial Release on September 29, 2025. It’s now game-ready, tried and tested, take it to battle on any adventure you choose.
You can upgrade the SSD on your console by simply removing the back cover, where you’ll find a 2280 NVMe slot for even more games on top of your original 1 TB. You probably won’t need the extra storage for a while, though!
The MSI Claw 8A runs a Windows OS and supports Xbox. Multiple triple-A titles have been tested on this edition of the Claw, which benefits immensely from the Ryzen Z2 Extreme. Since it runs Windows, you can play any Steam title, including Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077, and pre-dating titles.