The MSI Claw A8 handheld gaming PC, powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, now sells for £749 at Cyberpower, down from its original £849 launch price [1]. It features 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, delivering strong hardware specifications for portable gaming [1].
The device has an 8-inch IPS touchscreen with a 1920x1200 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing sharp visuals and smooth gameplay [1]. Battery capacity stands at 80 watt-hours, matching the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld. In gaming benchmarks at 150 nits brightness, the Claw A8 lasted just under three hours on battery power [1].
Storage performance is better when the device is plugged in, as the 1TB SSD runs noticeably faster under external power compared to battery operation [1]. Performance tests showed the handheld achieving about 59 frames per second (fps) in Forza Horizon 5 at high settings and 64 fps in Rainbow Six Extraction at ultra settings, both at the native 1920x1200 resolution [1].
More demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Returnal ran at 30 fps or below on high settings but could be smoothed by lowering graphics details [1]. The Claw A8 runs full Windows 11, which is less touch-friendly than some gaming-focused operating systems like SteamOS or Linux options [1]. Xbox Full Screen Exclusive (FSE) support for Windows handhelds beyond the ROG Xbox Ally is expected to improve the gaming experience, though not perfectly [1].
The handheld features a comfortable chassis design with sensible button placement and tactile controls for handheld use [1]. The current Cyberpower discount reduces the entry price on this high-end gaming handheld by £100, making it more accessible to gamers seeking a powerful portable PC.
Cyberpower has not announced an end date for the sale, so the discounted price remains available at least as of today, May 5, 2026.
