MSI's first gaming handheld console, the MSI CLAW, has been spotted on Geekbench revealing its core specs, including an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 16 cores and 22 threads, and an Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU. The device boasts a potential for high performance, with early benchmarks showing competitive results against direct competitors like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. The MSI CLAW, with its advanced CPU and gaming-centric features, could offer superior performance with further optimizations.
MSI's upcoming Claw Handheld gaming console, featuring Intel Core Ultra CPUs with up to 16 cores and an integrated Arc Xe-LPG GPU, has had its benchmarks leaked, confirming its high-end specifications. The device, which is expected to compete with AMD Ryzen-powered options in the market, includes 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and has scored impressively in performance tests. Details on pricing and availability are anticipated to be announced at CES 2024.
Analysts predict that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch in 2024, with expectations of it being an iterative upgrade rather than a completely new 'Pro' model. The console may come with a $400 price tag and $70 for major game titles, with a potential release towards the end of the year. Predictions also suggest the possibility of transferring game libraries from the original Switch to the new console via the Nintendo Account service. While some analysts and leakers suggest a more powerful device, others anticipate a more modest upgrade, leading to mixed expectations within the gaming community.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be released in 2024, with excitement brewing among Japanese developers despite no official announcement from Nintendo. CAPCOM's Masao Kawada hinted at new consoles coming this year, and developers from Koei Tecmo and Spike Chunsoft expressed anticipation for the new system. Reports suggest the Switch 2 will feature NVIDIA DLSS technology and Ray Reconstruction, potentially outperforming PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in ray tracing. Official details are still pending, but a reveal is expected in March for a late 2024 launch.
