Selling my MSI Claw A8 as I have upgraded to EX. It is still in warranty.

Snagged this badboy for 55k in our local currency from 65. I always thought that Legion Go 2 is best pick. But this one isn't bad either. At least my phone can fully do its normal functions rather than putting pressure on it with games.

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Well sadly, here in Canada, my Polar Tempest model of the MSI Claw 8 AI+ started causing me problems, so I had to return it to Costco and buy the sandstone version at Best Buy Canada. Fortunately it just went on sale for the same price and there was one in stock where I live on the Sunshine Coast, BC at the Best Buy Express in our small town of Sechelt.

I've gotta say, I think I actually prefer the sandstone color over the white color. Anybody else prefer the tan over the white?

Hi guys I struggle to find modded 8ais(thumbsticks) shells and what not. If you could point me in the right direction or drop yours in the comments I would love to take a look.

I have seen a few claw 8ai's with the overlay similar to the SD on the top of the screen and 1 line. Can anyone let me know how this is done? I have searched you tube and reddit, but no luck. My OCD won't let me utilize the available overlay on the side it confuses and distracts me. But I have seen a few Claws that have it across the top. Would really appreciate if someone could clue me in on how to prepare from my system.

As stated above, this is probably one of the few times the MSI Claw 8 AI+ has been on sale at Best Buy Canada. It's now $1199 which matches the price at Costco for the Polar Tempest edition.

Firstly gotta say what a great game, I am having a great time with this. It is allot harder than I thought. My pride gets in the way when I look down a see the caption" you can adjust difficulty in options" but I move on be it very slowly and enjoyably. But the reason for my post has anyone played. this on this handheld? Did you have any issues? I am having some slow down and sometimes it ceases after a few seconds and some times I have to close the game and restart. it happens after 2 sessions... if I play 1 round 2-2/12 hours I am good but towards the end of the second it seems to go batty. It also happens when there is allot going on. seems mostly when you get to those bouts with like 7 enemies on the board at same time. I am trying to figure out if it is the handheld not having enough power or maybe overheating but the temp seems fine and the fans are not going crazy. Is there just not enough power in this console for this game? is there a better gameplay from steam? as I am on windows. appreciate any feedback and if you are on the ledge of trying this game don't hesitate it is really good.