MSI launches its first-ever Windows 11-based handheld gaming console in India: Price, specs and more

MSI Claw, MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter Edition: Price and availability

MSI Claw: Key highlights

Game-related Setting

Suggested Setting

User Scenario

Extreme Performance

In-game Resolution

FHD (1920*1080)

In-game Graphic Quality

Low

XeSS (Xe Super Sampling)

Performance (if applicable)

V-Sync

OFF

FPS Limitation

OFF

MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter Edition: Key highlights

Model Name

MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter Edition

Processor

Intel Core i7 processor 14700HX

Operating System

Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Memory

DDR5, two slots, up to 96GB

Display

16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 16:10, 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typ.), IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6

Storage Slot

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet / Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers, 1 x Audio combo jack, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio ready

I/O Port

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP (w/ PD 3.0 Charging),

3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI™ 2.1(8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

1 x RJ45, 1 x Audio Combo Jack, 1 x Kensington Lock, 1 x DC in

Battery/Adapter

240W / 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr

Dimension

359 (W) x 266.4 (D) x 21.8~27.9 (H) mm

Weight

2.5 kg

* Product specifications, functions, and appearance may vary by model and from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

MSI’s first-ever handheld gaming device, the MSI Claw is now official in India. The company claims that the MSI Claw which is designed through anthropometry is the first gaming handheld to be powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor. MSI also promised that the new BIOS and GPU drivers will also offer the console a 150% increase in gaming performance boost.The company also claims that this boost will help MSI Claw to smoothly run the top 100 popular games on Steam, providing an unparalleled gaming experience. Alongside the gaming console, the Taiwan-based PC maker has also launched the MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter Edition gaming laptop in the country.Available starting at Rs 78,990 for the Ultra 5 model with a 512GB SSD, Rs 86,990 for the Ultra 7 model with a 512GB SSD, and Rs 89,990 for the Ultra 7 model with a 1TB SSD, the MSI Claw gaming handheld is accessible across all leading e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart, as well as through authorised MSI retailers.Notably, all three variants of the MSI Claw are currently being offered at an exciting price of Rs 68,990, Rs 76,990 and Rs 79,990 exclusively at MSI brand stores.Additionally, the MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter Edition is also being made available in India at a starting price of Rs 1,67,990.MSI Claw features a 7-inch 120Hz display with accurate colours and ergonomic design for precise control. Cooling tech keeps it from overheating, and a large battery with fast charging allows for extended play. The software lets users customise their experience.The design is comfortable for all hand sizes and uses durable Hall Effect sensors for buttons and triggers. MSI recommends specific settings for optimal gaming performance. The Claw can now play over 100 games, and users can find recommended settings, software updates, tutorials, and community info on the website.To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter and MSI laptops, MSI released a limited edition Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter Edition laptop in India. It features a Rathalos engraving, a unique touchpad design, and a 24-zone RGB keyboard. The laptop uses the latest Intel processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU with ray-tracing for realistic graphics. Here is the complete list of specs: