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MSI Claw: Price, availability in the Philippines

Gaming handheld with Intel Inside

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Gaming handhelds are one of the hottest categories in tech right now. Not to be outdone, MSI announced the MSI Claw at CES 2024 and now it has finally arrived in the Philippines.

Unlike most handheld gaming PCs out right now, the MSI Claw A1M will have Intel inside. It’s also equipped with ARC graphics featuring up to 8 Xe cores and advanced XeSS technology.

Looks-wise, the MSI Claw more closely resembles the ROG Ally than other handhelds from major laptop gaming brands. The thumb sticks with RGB, directional pad, and face buttons are laid out identically. This one, though, comes in black.

Price and availability in the Philippines

The MSI Claw will be available in three configurations in the Philippines. There are priced as follows:

MSI Claw A1M-075PH (PhP 45, 995).

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 155H
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 w/o DRAM

Claw A1M-076PH (PhP 50, 995).

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 155H
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 w/o DRAM

Claw A1M-077PH (PhP 53, 995).

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 155H
  • 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 w/o DRAM

Those are the differences. But all the units share the same RAM (LPDDR5 16GB), have Intel® Arc Graphics, a 7-inch FHD, 120Hz display, with a 6 cell, 53 Whr battery running on Windows 11. The units will have two (2) years of warranty.

Intel inside

As mentioned above, powering the MSI Claw is the Intel Core Ultra with ARC. This makes the Claw the first gaming handheld with Core Ultra. It’s a brand new silicon architecture. It separates itself from the pack by having AI capabilities, ARCTM integrated graphics, and up to 8 Xe cores.

It promises AAA titles at 1080p and medium settings. Not only that, it also has a media engine supporting advanced video codecs like AV1, H.265, and VP9, ensuring high-quality streaming with reduced performance demands.

MSI Claw A1M

The Claw promises to comfortably fit various hand sizes. It also has a 7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate.

ike any self-respecting handheld, it will have its own Game Launcher. It’s called the MSI Center M UI. With it, you get easy access to key features and settings. This includes a quick game launcher and instant platform access.

The Claw also supports the MSI APP Player, expanding gaming options to include both Windows and Android mobile games.

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TEKKEN 8: Brand new story, 2nd DLC character announced

Season 1 roadmap unveiled

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Tekken 8 Season 1

Enjoying TEKKEN 8 so far? The title’s upcoming roadmap for the rest of 2024 has been revealed at EVO Japan, giving fans more reasons to keep playing Arika and Bandai Namco’s beloved fighting game.

There will be an all-new story coming to TEKKEN 8‘s Story Mode, which will be released in the future. Additionally, Lidia Sobieski has been confirmed as the second DLC character. She will be joining the roster this summer. It can be recalled that Eddy Gordo was the first character DLC for TEKKEN 8, joining the roster last April 4.

No specific date has been mentioned yet regarding Lidia Sobieski. Lidia made her franchise debut back in TEKKEN 7 as a DLC for the Season 4 Pass.

Meanwhile, adjustments to the battle system will be rolled out starting this spring. The game’s development team continues to work on improving balance and player experience. New modes such as Ghost vs. Ghost and Online Practice, on the other hand, will also be added at a later date.

Moreover, a new summer-themed stage, “Seaside Resort” will be available for free. Lastly, a brand new story will also be part of another free update in autumn. This new story will involve no less than Eddy Gordo.

ALSO READ: TEKKEN 8 closes a violent chapter to begin anew

TEKKEN World Tour

Also keeping TEKKEN fans busy for the next few months is the TEKKEN World Tour. The sixth season of this global tournament kicked off recently. Players across the globe compete to earn points and earn their place at the finals to be named The King of Iron Fist.

There will be a total of two Master+ events, 10 Master Events, and 14 Challenger Events worldwide for competitors to join. For more information on tour partners, event dates, locations, and signups, visit tekkenworldtour.com.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming to iOS

Compatible with select Apple devices

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Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6, 2024, on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later.

The game first launched on last generation and current generation consoles as well as PC back in October 2023. It will be the first console title of the series for players to enjoy natively on mobile devices.

Players can experience the complete narrative-driven action adventure of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on mobile. In this game, they will be exploring 9th century Baghdad as Basim, a young thief who transforms into a Master Assassin.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be free to download and play for 90 minutes. The full version supports Universal Purchase and can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase, so players can enjoy the game on both iPhone and iPad. Pre-orders are now available here.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage spins a tale centered around an already established character, rather than a blank slate like Valhalla’s Eivor. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla. Taking place before the events of the previous game, Mirage has the assassin root out the Order in 9th-century Baghdad, a setting familiar to those who played the original title in 2007.

SEE ALSO: Assassin’s Creed Mirage review

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Logitech announces G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard

Compact, cordless, portable

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Logitech Pro X TKL

Logitech has announced the G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard, a compact and cordless peripheral meant to assist gamers in the highest levels of competition. The G PRO X TKL comes with a pro-inspired tenkeyless design for more room and comfort, and Lightsync RGB lighting for style. It features dual-shot PBT keycaps for durability and wear and tear prevention.

The keyboard’s standard layout allows users to customize it with third-party keycaps and additional media keys. Users may also set up macros and create quick access while grinding. Speaking of customization, they may pick between Tactile, Linear, or Clicky Switches to tailor-fit the keyboard to their feel.

The G PRO X TKL connects via Lightspeed, ensuring users of lag-free performance at up to a 10-meter range. That’s better responsiveness than standard Bluetooth. Additionally, it has a 1000Hz polling rate. Long gaming sessions are a breeze too, as the keyboard’s battery lasts up to 50 hours. Lastly, for gamers on the go, the G PRO X TKL is portable and comes with its own carry case.

Logitech’s latest gaming peripheral is now available online and at all partner retail outlets, including PC Express, Silicon Valley, DataBlitz, Octagon, Electroworld, Complink, iTech, Techwarez, GameOne, Interpace Computer Systems, GameXtreme, TTI, DynaQuest PC, Digi-Serv Solutions, Concept Computer, NUTECH, DFE (Davao Futurebright Enterprises), Villman, PCWorx, Abenson, Digistore, and Greenware.

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