Tag: Gaming Computers
Sorry MSI, but you blew it – the Claw A8 is overpriced and could struggle to compete against cheaper rivals like the Steam Deck
New pre-order listings for the MSI Claw A8 have appeared at European retailers online The prices suggest the Claw A8 will cost just under $1,000 / £1,000, similar to the Claw 8 AI+ It may be a tough sell, in the same vein as its Claw 8 AI+ counterpart Handheld…
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Gamers, let’s not pretend PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass multiplayer subscriptions are okay – they’re exactly why PC gaming is arguably cheaper in the long term
It’s been a long while since I took a huge and ambitious leap into the gaming PC ecosystem, and with it have come plenty of highs and lows. As one who also plays games on console, specifically Sony‘s PS5, it was incredibly frustrating to go from a simple start-up and…
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Goodbye Windows 11 – Valve’s SteamOS is now available on the Legion Go S, with some support for other AMD-powered handhelds
Valve’s SteamOS 3.7 stable has official support for the Lenovo Legion Go S It also features limited support for other AMD-powered handhelds It’s promised future support for other devices Microsoft‘s Windows 11 has been present on most handheld gaming PCs, notably the Asus ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion Go.…
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MSI’s new Nintendo Switch 2 rival is official – here are 3 reasons why I’m excited about the AMD-powered Claw A8
Computex 2025 is now underway with companies and manufacturers set to showcase upcoming desktop and portable PC hardware – and MSI has just set the tone for the remainder of the biggest tech event. After numerous rumors regarding a potential new AMD-powered handheld, MSI has officially announced the new MSI…
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Steam could be coming to the Microsoft Store – here’s what that could mean for you
Steam could soon appear in the Microsoft Store, a rumor claims A leaker says the apps’ compatibility is being tested internally It backs up the idea that future Xboxes will be more like PCs than consoles For years, gamers have suffered from the problem of platform fragmentation: with so many…
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Intel’s latest boasts about its integrated graphics makes me less excited for the Nintendo Switch 2 – and more hyped for the MSI Claw 8 AI+
Intel has highlighted the improvements of its Arc iGPUs used in the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and MSI Claw 7 AI+ handhelds The Arc 140V and 130V both have better power management optimization It’s resulted in better frame rates and frame pacing across multiple games Handheld gaming is again growing…
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