Sorry, but no.
We only learned half of what wed hoped about the upcoming handheld.
Its sporting new Center M software that looks like something you could actually use this time.
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The Claw 8 resembles a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller with a white-on-black motif and smooth sides.
Its more ergonomic than the top-end $800 Claw 7 by miles.
MSI told me both the triggers and joysticks are Hall effect.
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Plus, MSI has kept all the cute RGB lights in both the sticks and face buttons.
What can I say?
I like it when my face buttons glow in the dark.
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I only got to play through the beginning sections ofHi-Fi Rush.
The game looked nice on the new screen, supporting up to a stated 500 nits peak brightness.
Those latest x86 chips are supposed to be much more efficient than AMDs or even Qualcomms recent mobile CPUs.
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The next-gen laptops sporting series 2 Ultra chipsare promising20 to 30 hours of battery life.
At the very least, everythinglooksbetter than before.
MSIs first attempt at a handheld UI, called Center M, was lacking in both speed and accessibility.
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Every game you select comes with its own poster that blows up the entire screen.
I dont know yet how well it does papering over the issues with Windows 11 on handheld.
This gear would be poised to compete well in 2024.
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At IFA, AMD confirmed it has a new Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip in the works.
The thing is, AMD will reveal more about the Z2 Extreme early next year.
News from the future, delivered to your present.
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Just see to it you’re in the mood for a bulky and hefty handheld.
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