MSI Claw: Everything you NEED to know!

The MSI Claw just got updated! This is the latest handheld games console with a 120hz screen, VRR, 1TB SSD and hall effect triggers and thumbsticks. But have MSI done enough and how does it perform?
Today I’ll show you how it plays after the most recent update (BIOS E1T41IMS.108 & GPU 31.0.101.5445) on various games. Let me know what games I should play.
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0:00 | The MSI Claw
0:39 | What do you get?
1:05 | Look and Feel
3:23 | That 120hz Screen
3:53 | Gaming performance
6:07 | Using it for Productivity
6:29 | Cooling & Speakers
7:40 | Windows (and UI)
8:49 | Battery and Charging
9:34 | Should you buy one?
#Gaming #Handheld #MSIClaw #Unboxing #Review

[@SpawnPoiint]

Have a good weekend gamers!

[@jamesaden6018]

Howdy hey, sorry I'm late bit I absolutely LOVE your videos. If you could review the latest redmagic gaming phone that would be epic. Also, do you plan on trying to review the rivian r2 when it comes out in 2026

[@JustAGurl_1]

Thanks!!

[@abolfazlchamani4862]

Arigato, mate.

[@NuckenFoob]

Awesome review love it man. Crazy that we can play full blown pc games in such a small form factor. It wasn’t so long ago we were playing cut down / simplified games on Switch, PSP etc that were no where near pc or console counterparts 🔥

[@chrisrichards2350]

Saw these at my local cotco . This was a really well done review and nicely detailed.

[@thedeveloperadam]

Love it man, great video as per usual 🔥

[@shadowzoned.callens3967]

Thanks for the good video! Def convinced to get the MSI CLAW

[@SpuddGaming]

Great review dude

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks dude.

[@RobinB360]

Great video! 🔥

[@michaellui74]

Great review 👍👍the bezel so large

[@A7-tr6xv]

This vid was a banger keep it up 👍

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks dude

[@princegroove]

The ASUS Rog Ally X looks super cool too. I’m a longtime MSI PC components customer, so I may pull the trigger and cop this instead.

[@BGRUBBIN]

Loved FH4, so when you said 5, I was waiting for game play.

[@KingBobsterr]

I've never really wanted a handheld but the MSI claw for some reason really drew me in I guess it's just the looks because I know the internals being all Intel isn't actually as good as amd's options but you can't deny it. Looks sick

[@TecKideos]

Great Video Spawn

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks for the support

[@SuperSonicPals-YT]

That looks Fire 🔥🔥

[@JoshD849]

Hi Chris big fan and have a good day and l have been a fan for 2 to 3years now and l hope you hit 1milion subs one day mate and l love how this is all shot on your iPhone 15 pro max 😀🎉

[@Skunk616]

I have one and it's fantastic. The only downside is that the microphone picks up every button Press you do

[@rometherevenant8749]

I'd get this once it becomes more readily available and Intel updates those drivers. I recently got an ARC GPU to update my 1060 and I've been very impressed so far. Wouldn't have gotten it on day one, but I'm very glad that Intel is still updating their gpus. We need more competition in the gaming space.

[@nickc5845]

Good review dude!

[@nickc5845]

And almost at 1 million subs!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Hey, thanks dude. I appreciate it 🙏

[@SKLLZTHATKILLZ]

Only interested in OLED, unless mini led really takes off

[@theplayer5536]

Please do a vid of tip and trick for Xbox series and one of the legion go, Idk which to buy😢

[@bartekgolosz6188]

Do a comparison video all gaming handhelds vs MSI claw?

[@Jona276]

u keep motivating people to get this stuff. keep it up bro

[@SpawnPoiint]

Haha, not trying to motivate. Just provide my thoughts on each one.

[@user-iq2rc8oi7b]

Nicely done video, but should clarify if it’s sponsored or not at beginning

[@Geekfest84]

Like the video! It's convinced me to look at getting one! Massive favour to ask regarding games to try, could you please try horizon forbidden west at some point? Thanks! Keep up the brilliant videos! 👍

[@anywaays6992]

Makes me wonder why these updates aren’t integrated before releasing the product so it’s not just disregarded by customers due to horrible performance, but I guess this was the case with most of these PC handhelds

[@north.by.northeast]

There are almost always deadlines for products whether they be devices, components or games/software. Hit the deadline then deal with the issues after launch is widely (and sadly) standard practice.

[@Chris-sm2uj]

New releases are just beta testing nowadays

[@jasminepeng6364]

I think most Gaming Handheld brands have been through this, but the performance truly gets better and it's a huge gap which is cool! I'd like to get mine.

[@PlanetNateGaming]

Can you do a video showing off Tekken 8? I'd really like to see how it compares to Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

[@sankirn7019]

Even sponser streamer doesnot review in these detail 🗿🔥

[@alvinbontuyan279]

Excellent review. Now confused as to what handheld to choose. Considering the steam deck for its price but I really love the aesthetic and look of the ayaneo 2 compared to all others.

[@FHD_7arbi]

wait until the switch 2 release and choose the best for you

[@ladygaia4782]

Get the rog ally its amazing

[@FHD_7arbi]

@@ladygaia4782 there is a new version rog ally x better battery and other improvments will announce in june

[@alvinbontuyan279]

@@FHD_7arbi this is a great idea. Thanks.

[@Riverrattie87]

The graphics that it can push on such a small device is actually insane!

[@draco2xx]

it put the ps5 to shame💀

[@brandonmurray6779]

@@draco2xxhow ?

[@draco2xx]

@brandonmurray6779 ps5 doesn't give us this kind of freedom and performance capabilities

[@brandonmurray6779]

@@draco2xx but it doesn’t advertise it?

[@Riverrattie87]

Tbh its a growing market and emerging tech. I'm gonna wait awhile more and wait for the tech to allow it to replace my PC before diving into one.

[@mark.okpiabhele]

I like the handheld device

[@user-sy9bx2sx9e]

this looks fire

[@SpawnPoiint]

Yeh I’m impressed. It’s on the right track.

[@user-sy9bx2sx9e]

@@SpawnPoiint fr bro also keep on doing what u do bro

[@joshvar]

Yes

[@xxneroxxx4996]

The air flow USB port and joysticks are easily better then the ROG Ally im worried about the compatibility of intels IGPU tho as i have some problems with AMDS IGPUs as it is

[@viperviperviper006]

Could you test out Warhammer 3 total war, medium graphics, ultra unit scale?

[@lilbenate660]

Were you playing these games on 1080p? And how many watts???

[@mannyluches]

Random Questiom: Where did you find that Final Cut title you use?

[@cesarjulius5353]

It is massive !!!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Haha it’s quite big

[@SeanBourke-ml2vv]

Another banger of a video, jeep it up, they just keep on getting better

[@SpawnPoiint]

Appreciate it! Thank you 🙏

[@gsprings43]

I had been mostly playing asetto corsa with content manager,,,american and euro truck sims,,,i noticed the jump in performance after the update

[@JerrardJDDavis-gy9hh]

I Hope It's On Amazon

[@rocky8350]

I would love to play RDR 2 AND CYBERPUNK ❤🔥

[@salehwuzhere7798]

Btw youtube didn’t notify me about ur vid

[@haysen123]

But someone said that the huge vent isnt actually vent, the actual vent is on top corner that is small

[@finishers29]

I’d like to play Dave the diver on it as I feel it’ll be the perfect game for a handheld

[@coolman2008]

Can you remote desktop to iPad if you forgot it in other bag

[@draco2xx]

can you review 1ex player pro 8840U version

[@EliAnderson-gm7uy]

Cool review i'd probably play like spider man 2 or something

[@tangledmadness]

I’d like to see how Diablo IV and Elden Ring play on it and perhaps Lords of the Fallen.

[@DatGrease]

Good

[@jameswhite3151]

Great video i would love to play some forza 5 on that thing

[@manololucas9951]

Legion go or this claw?

[@addaedans]

great! I am looking forward to the Xbox handheld to see what it offers.

[@frostedchills8382]

Hi, pls reply because i love your videos

[@Blackthorn_6895]

I am playing on the Steam Deck OLED, and what games it supports is more limited compared to Windows Handhelds, I've accepted the limitations of Steam OS so I can have a better user experience, but I am always on the fence if buying the OLED steam deck was worth it, I was wondering how it stacks up against it?

[@PhoenixKeebs]

Tbh the Oled Steam deck is the best option. All these windows handhelds die in 30 minutes and they have a lot of stability issues, (even Rog ally). The fancy refresh rates and high amounts of RAM, is all for show. They don't get more than 50fps on 900p.

[@Doominater799]

The FPS depends on which game you play​. You are right for most of the part@@PhoenixKeebs

[@ladygaia4782]

@@PhoenixKeebsi have the ally and it even reaches 120 fps on so many games so I don’t really know what you’re talking about

[@dawidaleksanderwitkowski7455]

There is no doubt that the rog ally z1 extreme is more powerful than steam deck but if you want that ease of use and console like experience, steam deck is the way to go plus if you like to play on battery than you definitely want the steam deck oled.

[@drew1921]

alot of these handhelds have great hardware but what's keen to understand is the software when it launches it's like Windows Vista lol but luckily a lot of these companies especially valve new this was a long term investment so luckily now most handhelds feel like a good Windows 10 experience. I was first hesitant at getting a Linux device but glad I bought my deck almost 2 yrs ago. I definitely like Intel so it'll be great to see how well Thier software does in the long run consi for the next good ten year's were gonna get handhelds after handhelds which is my childhood come true.

[@Gabaga10]

That was fh4 right?

[@AlexHusTech]

*Hey mate, watched an old video of yours about using the iphone to do your videos, are you still using the iphone or gone to DLSR, TIA*

[@SpawnPoiint]

Still using an iPhone today :)

[@AlexHusTech]

@@SpawnPoiint Wow, that's crazy, doing really well! Hard to tell it's footage from a smartphone!

[@thebossmanmessi]

Can we geta full house tour 🙏🙏❤

[@stealth9614]

High on life

[@curvingduckling12]

I literally have stick drift on my ally 😂 I’m pretty sure they have the same sticks as this claw

[@jmac_2x]

I love the Msi claw 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SpawnPoiint]

I think it’s great. Just had a bad start at launch.

[@NoName-fn6ee]

Can it run Crisis?

[@JohnFisherChoir]

Looks very nice, I went for LCD steam deck for £300, much cheaper and does the job

[@SpawnPoiint]

Nice one 👍

[@maccagamingx]

The msi logo at the front I don't like ngl.. I stoll prefer the steam deck oled

[@tylerhorton8537]

I’m looking to buy one is it worth buying I like handheld gaming

[@lyteedge]

Go for the Asus Ally or Legion Go over this.

[@ladygaia4782]

Go for the asus rog ally… its powerful as hell and beautiful, its been out for like a year now so it has been updated a lot.. im gonna give u an advice, NEVER buy a handheld from day one…. just wait for a couple of months so they can get updated real good.. this is one of the reasons why im advising u to get the rog ally.. it has been optimized a lot since it launched

[@OGBDB]

For Xbox do you have access to your full library or just game pass?

[@josefavela9668]

Good question

[@MrNickpeck36]

The Gamepass app does list PC games that you own via the Windows store app or from play anywhere titles. They are listed in their own section separately.

[@shay-lynnstewart5151]

Can I play any games on there without wifi?

[@draco2xx]

these pc handhelds seems to just be releasing every 2 weeks, i can barely keep up💀

[@astrofizz8383]

I already have a Rog Ally. I'd rather get this than the X.

[@Joshua47196]

Great review , great product but the price is too much I would rather get a console with portable monitor it would still be cheaper and have better display

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@Joshua47196]

@@SpawnPoiintyour welcome sir , thank you for making such interesting videos too 😂❤

[@thisguyrighthere8502]

Why haven’t you reviewed the steam deck yet?

[@RomeoGeorge]

How's PS remote Play?

[@ShardaDevi-fq7cz]

Bro must have a whole different room for storage of gaming prducts lucky you😢😢😢😢

[@asmranonymousgaming901]

I have a SD oled, an Aly and a Lego, I think I'll pass on this one M8

[@SpawnPoiint]

yeh I think you're doing OK haha

[@asmranonymousgaming901]

@@SpawnPoiint haha, I love handhelds, what can I say. Love the videos as well M8, very clean set up

[@viiyo3321]

Whats the best for you? I think Im buying a Steam deck oled

[@ilovecakes2023]

You never told us how much it cost

[@AbdulahFN]

Niceeee

[@Nodm8]

Is this worth it if I have an OLED steam deck? Love my deck but there are a few games I'd like to play but just can't on the deck.

[@nathanjones1008]

I'm in the same boat,just going to wait and see what the Ally X is like,reveal is June 2nd I believe.

[@Nodm8]

@@nathanjones1008 yeah I'll see how the ally x performs at launch. Hopefully better than the claw and og ally did

[@zainkagalwala3000]

Ally for the win

[@joek4475]

Review the oled steam deck please!

[@SpawnPoiint]

I really should do that too

[@joek4475]

@@SpawnPoiint thank you king 👑

[@karlsavage7495]

Been wondering for a while now...is he purposefully avoiding the Steam Deck? And if so, for what reason? It's hugely conspicuous by it's absence on this channel.

[@joek4475]

@@karlsavage7495 man is just trying to make him a living. His videos are great

[@ShawnGaming435]

i miss the days when we would sat all rainbow and feel natural

[@Madhatter2015]

Rog ally Gang!

[@LarryKotze]

What about grantrasmo we're u do ur own license and so on can it work

[@MrGamerBoiii]

Dude! I love u so much!❤️🥰

[@danx3504]

Bloody good review mate. I'll buy one of this bastard once I get money from my tax return after the end of this month

[@la3692]

It's not the heaviest handheld, that's the player one the new one with the gigantic screen I think it's like 10 inches😂

[@Magician2306]

Review for the PS Portal 6 months on when?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Yeh good idea. I still use it too.

[@MrNickpeck36]

Its streams ps5 games from your ps5 decently depending on your home network. There’s a review :)

[@soluciones11s.a.s81]

I noticed there is no steam deck on your channel.

[@KevinTimpone]

it looks like an atari lynx

[@joek4475]

Still no steam deck review!

[@jamesaden6018]

You should play cookie clicker on the claw

[@jamesaden6018]

@T.ELE.GRAM.SpawnPoiint1 we've had those discussion before. I have reason to believe that you are not the real spawnpoiint. I truly wish you wouldn't take me off of a SAFE platform and onto a sketchy social media site. Besides, there is absolutely NO reason to take the discussion off the website. Please don't contact me again. Besides, the real spawnpoiint doesn't reply to 9 day old videos.

[@johnhanson6434]

I just bought an ally and the ally 2 just got announced 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@justswitched8841]

They're both using the same internals. So no point in even getting it.

[@armedhyde1448]

Absolutely not worth the price. Compared to the other handheld PC's, the Claw is the worst in terms of performance, battery life and functionality. (Steam Deck>Asus Ally> Legion Go)

[@SpawnPoiint]

The latest updates have made a serious jump in performance. But it is still expensive.

[@gulllllll1]

The rog seems like a better option

[@user-ml5mm2ml4b]

please comment

[@CJProductionsZM]

better than playstation portal if you don't have an ps5, lol.

[@abdulsalamalmehaizia7690]

Hi❤.

[@vipbrousers8129]

Hey it's me your favourite viewer once again asking for a ps5❤

[@Joshua47196]

Stop begging bro

[@JustAGurl_1]

Hehe

[@user-gw6cu8hp4p]

You should play RDR2 on the claw

[@Jb-953]

Mate do you buy these products yourself or company send it to you and then you return it to them cause if you buy them these shit are bloody expensive

[@theplayer5536]

I think he buys 😂

[@Jb-953]

@@theplayer5536if he buys that KZbin money is lot cause spending almost 1k £ per week is crazy for gaming

[@SpawnPoiint]

Some I buy some I get gifted. But I sell my old gear to buy the new so it’s not as bad.

[@Jb-953]

@@SpawnPoiint thanks for clearing mate