What We Learned from Our Community: Claw 8 AI+ & Claw 7 AI+ Upgrades
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The first MSI Claw was designed for ergonomic comfort and seamless gaming across platforms like Steam, Ubisoft, and Xbox. It even handled mobile games effortlessly. Now, thanks to valuable feedback from our community, we’ve made significant improvements in both hardware and software for the next generation—introducing the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+, powered by the latest Intel Lunar Lake processor for enhanced performance and efficiency.
↑ We've significantly improved both the hardware and software of the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+.
Key Upgrades Based on Community Feedback
1. Enhanced Connectivity with Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports
Both the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ now feature two Thunderbolt 4 ports, allowing you to connect an external SSD without unplugging the power cord. This ensures greater flexibility and seamless gameplay.
↑ Both the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ now feature two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
2. Improved Bumper Button Responsiveness
Observing how users press bumpers differently, we’ve redesigned the LB/RB buttons from a side-actuated to a top-actuated trigger. This provides better feedback and makes them more tactile, even when pressed at the edges.
↑ For the new-gen Claw, we’ve redesigned the LB/RB buttons, changing them from a side-actuated to a top-actuated trigger.
3. A Much Deeper and More Comfortable D-Pad
The new concave D-pad, inspired by the Xbox controller, offers improved touch response and better precision, making navigation smoother for users who rely on directional inputs.
↑ The concave D-pad on the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ has been redesigned to be deeper for improved comfort and precision.
4. Enhanced Speaker Performance
The original Claw received praise for its superior sound. Now, the Claw 8 AI+ features upgraded 4th-gen speakers with improved rubber damping, reducing unwanted resonance and delivering richer bass and midrange tones.
↑ The upgraded 4th-gen speakers minimize unwanted resonance and deliver richer bass and midrange tones.
5. Redesigned MSI Center M for Better Usabilitye
The new MSI Center M is more intuitive and visually refined. Additionally, deeper Windows integration allows for quicker access to settings via the Xbox Game Bar Compact Mode. Users can customize tools effortlessly, add or remove features, and even access Xbox Social and the Widget Store for enhanced gaming convenience.
↑ The new MSI Center M is more intuitive and visually polished.
Built for You, Inspired by You
All these refinements were made possible because of your feedback! We've carefully listened to suggestions from our community on Facebook, forums, and beyond. The Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ now deliver superior hardware and more intuitive software, designed with gamers in mind.
We appreciate your continued support—keep sharing your thoughts so we can make Claw even better!
If you want to learn more, watch this video for a detailed breakdown of the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ improvements! https://msi.gm/S63C357F
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