MSI Claw A8 Handheld Drops by £100 at Cyberpower
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Cyberpower has dropped the price of the MSI Claw A8 handheld by £100, making it the most affordable Ryzen Z2 Extreme device currently on the market.
Handheld PC gaming just got a bit more affordable for players looking to take their libraries on the move. Cyberpower has slashed the price of the MSI Claw A8 by £100, bringing the cost down from £849 to £749. According to a report by Reece Bithrey over at Rock Paper Shotgun, this discount officially makes the Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered model the most affordable option among its direct competitors in the current handheld landscape.
The hardware package justifies the investment for players wanting console level power away from the TV or desk. The device packs AMD's robust Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, paired with a generous 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. You also get a vibrant 8 inch 1920x1200 IPS touchscreen running at a smooth 120Hz, alongside an 80Whr battery that delivers roughly three hours of heavy gaming on a single charge. Reviewers note that while demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 require some graphic settings adjustments to hit comfortable frame rates, lighter games and racers run smoothly at native resolution.
The main friction point remains the operating system, as running full Windows 11 on a portable touch device can still feel clunky compared to streamlined alternatives like SteamOS. Even so, for players eager to jump into cloud saves, cross progression titles, and massive PC libraries away from their main rig, this price cut lowers the barrier to entry significantly. You can read the full breakdown and check out the deal over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Hardware, PC Gaming, Handhelds, Deals, MSI
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun