MSI Unveils AMD-Powered Gaming Handheld and Enhanced Mid-Range Laptops at Computex

Alright, so MSI rolled up to Computex with their shiny new toy: the Claw A8 BZ2EM. Honestly, it’s like they decided to try something different, throwing an AMD chip in there. They’ve been all Intel, but hey, AMD’s swinging too now. I guess mix and match is in.

Anyway, this Claw A8 thing? So, it’s kinda green. Like literally? And figuratively? Maybe both? It’s got this Xbox vibe going—thumbstick and button situation that should feel comfy. Hall Effect joysticks, fancy tech stuff meant to avoid that drift nonsense. Corner’s rounder, grips bigger, aiming for the cozy snug feel or something.

So yeah, specs. AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme powering this baby. It’s packing up to 24GB of RAM. Has to be fast, LPDDR5X-8000 or whatever it’s called. Storage-wise, shoving a 1TB SSD in there, but they’re cagey about which versions hit different markets. Classic move.

Battery’s like a marathon runner, 80 WHr, mirroring some ROG handheld thingamajig. Lasts longer because double the juice compared to its predecessor. Bells and whistles include more ports than I know what to do with. Seriously, USBs, a microSD reader… even a fingerprint reader power button. More gadgets than Batman’s belt.

But here’s the kicker: no launch date, no pricing news. Cliffhanger mode engaged.

Now onto laptops. MSI’s got their Crosshair and Cyborg lines getting some love, brandishing the latest Nvidia RTX 5060 and 5070 GPUs. Confusingly, different models depending on chip—AMD vs. Intel, same family drama.

The Crosshair models generously come in three sizes—16, 17, 18 inches. The “which GPU fits where” game is strong. Told us max RAM could hit 96GB. And, oh, this fun fact: some Intel folks enjoy a speedier RAM gig. System decor, super snazzy. A MUX switch on the board, ‘cause why not. RGB lights too, because obviously.

Price tags? All over the place, $1,699-ish for starters at Costco. Not fully comprehensive, as you’d expect.

Cyborgs strut their translucent edges. Plastics meet metals, a delicate combo. They run on Core 200H and Ryzen 200 series chips. Display options tailored for both pixel fans and price-savvy shoppers.

A sprinkle of productivity laptops also made a guest appearance. New Stealth and Prestige lines claim extra speed with sporty partners. Little bonus for art lovers, a special edition Prestige 13 AI+ features an artistic nautical wave. Limited run, artsy flair.

There you have it. MSI’s Computex rollout, a blend of power, style, and randomness. They tell us specs, features, and a bit of chaos—but keep the “when” and “how much” under wraps. Mystery thrives.