At CES 2024 held earlier this month, MSI announced its first handheld gaming console called Claw A1M. The brand has now revealed the pricing of the device which was previously unknown. Recently, MSI also confirmed that it is playing the long game with the Claw and future iterations are already in the pipeline. Another report also mentions a key display detail of the Claw A1M. The handheld console from the company will see them compete against the likes of the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more. 

MSI Claw A1M pricing confirmed 

MSI Claw

The MSI Claw A1M  is now listed on the brand’s official website. It starts at $699 for the base model with the Core Ultra 5 coupled with 512GB storage. The Core Ultra 7 with the same storage capacity is priced at $749. Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 7 with a large 1TB storage carries a price tag of $799. All three configurations feature 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and Intel Arc graphics onboard. 

MSI has not revealed the release timeline of the Claw A1M yet. However, rumors suggest that it could hit the shelves before the end of March. We can expect the brand to share official details on the availability in the coming weeks. 

MSI confirms VRR on the Claw A1M

The MSI Claw A1M has a 7-inch FHD IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Verge reports that the brand has confirmed that the handheld gaming console supports VRR (variable refresh rate) between 48Hz and 120Hz. This makes it the second console after the ROG Ally to support the display technology. VRR continuously and seamlessly changes the refresh rate without setting it manually. 

The MSI Claw A1M is the first handheld gaming console to be powered by Intel’s processor compared to its competitors which are equipped with AMD chipsets. It is also backed by a 53WHr battery unit claimed to deliver two hours of usage under full workload. The device also features Hall Effect joysticks and triggers. 

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