This Stunning Gaming Handheld May Never Be Seen in Person

Alright, so MSI just dropped this Polar Tempest Edition of their MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld. Why do companies name things like this? Anyway, a non-AI Claw 7 A2HM leaked — all thanks to VideoCardz. I swear, these leaks are like finding candy when you’re not hunting for it.

I actually reviewed the Claw 8 AI+, and let me tell you, it’s a beast. Intel Core Ultra in this thing really makes ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go seem like they’re just jogging behind. By the way, ever notice how the tech world changes more than my weekend plans? But yeah, the Polar Tempest — it’s rocking a snazzy black and white theme. Much better than the usual sandstorm look, if you ask me. Oh, and a 2TB SSD. Because, why not?

Now, getting your hands on one? Good luck! It’s easier to spot a polar bear in a snow storm. No kidding. This edition looks slicker than oil on wet pavement, but they’re rare. Stores barely stock them, and then we gotta deal with tariffs. Thanks, politics!

But back to the leaked Claw 7 A2HM. Since it doesn’t have “AI” in the name, it probably skips fancy gimmicks. Might just have a bigger screen and squeeze out more power than the old Claw A1M, but who knows? You could say it’s the middle child no one talks about.

And let’s talk moolah — MSI hasn’t said how much the Polar Tempest will cost, but it’ll shoot past $1,000. Whenever it decides to land in the US, that is. The regular 8 AI+ already jumped from $899.99 to $999.99. It’s like they’re trying to see if I’ll keep spending instead of eating.

The good stuff though? This thing’s specs are wild: 8-inch IPS screen, Intel Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, blah blah, even Wi-Fi 7. But honestly, the way I go from high-tech excitement to cluelessness, I might need a tech translator.

Anyway, I was tracking handheld prices because, well, I’ve got nothing better to do — tariffs make everything pricier now. Seeing that $100 hike kinda stings. Remember when you could buy something and not feel like you’d have to skip lunch?

Availability’s the real kicker. You’d think something this rad would be easy to find, but nope. Launched back in January 2025, but hardly any units hit US stores. Some are still “Coming Soon.” Good luck if you’re hunting for the Polar Tempest. But hey, if you manage to snag one, consider yourself part of a curious elite club.