{"id":512514,"date":"2026-06-01T05:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/512514\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T05:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:11:14","slug":"msi-marks-its-40th-anniversary-with-titan-18-hx-draco-epic-and-new-claw-gaming-handheld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/512514\/","title":{"rendered":"MSI Marks Its 40th Anniversary With Titan 18 HX Draco Epic and New Claw Gaming Handheld"},"content":{"rendered":"

MSI has unveiled the Claw 8 EX AI+, a new Windows gaming handheld powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme Processors, as part of its Computex 2026 line-up. The company is also marking its 40th anniversary with a limited-edition Titan 18 HX Dragion Edition Draco Epic gaming laptop, alongside new Prestige, Katana, Venture and Crosshair models.<\/p>\n

The Claw 8 EX AI+ is the most significant announcement in the line-up. According to MSI, it is the first gaming handheld to use Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme processors, which have been designed specifically for handheld gaming devices. The company says the platform is intended to improve AAA gaming performance while maintaining the power efficiency required for longer portal gaming sessions.<\/p>\n

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The handheld also supports XeSS 3 and MFG, giving players additional options to improve perceived smoothness and frame rates in supported games. MSI has also added an Xbox Mode designed to make launching and resuming games more straightforward, while a redesigned Quick Settings panel provides access to options such as MFG and in-game frame controls.<\/p>\n

The device features an 8″ 120Hz VRR display, along with a redesigned chassis finished in a Void Purple colorway. MSI says it has revised the grips to improve comfort during longer sessions and upgraded the controls with Hall Effect analogue sticks and triggers, refined bumpers and a more responsive D-pad.<\/p>\n

A new linear motor has also been added to improve haptic feedback. MSI claims the updated system provides faster responses, more detailed tactile effects and improved efficiency compared with the previous implementation.<\/p>\n

Titan 18 HX Draco Epic Celebrates MSI\u2019s 40th Anniversary<\/p>\n

MSI\u2019s other headline announcement is the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic, a limited-edition version of its desktop-replacement gaming laptop. The model takes visual inspiration from the Draco constellation and uses precision metal etching and anodised finishes to create textured patterns across the chassis.<\/p>\n

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The Titan 18 HX Draco Epic is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB of GDDR7 memory. It also features an 18-inch 4K Mini LED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, a mechanical per-key RGB keyboard, a haptic RGB touchpad and a vapour-chamber cooling system.<\/p>\n

MSI is bundling the laptop with a matching gaming mouse, mouse pad and commemorative coin, reinforcing its position as a collector-focused anniversary model rather than a standard Titan refresh.<\/p>\n

Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Gets a Vincent van Gogh Edition<\/p>\n

MSI is also expanding its Artisan Collection with the Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Vincent van Gogh Edition. The convertible productivity laptop draws inspiration from The Starry Night and Starry Night Over the Rh\u00f4ne, combining elements from the two paintings across its exterior design.<\/p>\n

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The laptop is powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. MSI says the model is intended to balance portability, productivity performance and all-day battery life, although detailed specifications have not yet been announced.<\/p>\n

New Katana, Venture and Crosshair Models<\/p>\n

The company also introduced refreshed Katana and Venture line-ups. The Katana Series remains focused on mainstream gaming, while the updated Venture Series is aimed at everyday productivity, entertainment and lighter creative workloads. Venture models will be available with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and include an upgraded cooling system.<\/p>\n

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Completing the Computex announcements is the Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition, a regional-exclusive gaming laptop inspired by MSI\u2019s MLG Dragon Princess mascot. The laptop features a Stellar White chassis with a pearl-like finish that reveals subtle flame-red undertones under shifting light.<\/p>\n

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The 16-inch model is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. MSI says the Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition will initially be available in mainland China.<\/p>\n

MSI has not yet announced pricing or Middle East availability for the Claw 8 EX AI+, Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic or the other newly introduced models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MSI has unveiled the Claw 8 EX AI+, a new Windows gaming handheld powered by Intel Arc G3…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":512515,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[74],"tags":[18,19,17,20609,82],"class_list":["post-512514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-eire","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-laptops","tag-technology"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116673137722456164","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=512514"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512514\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/512515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=512514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=512514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=512514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}