MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld boasts a powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip for superior performance and efficiency. Despite its impressive specs, including an 8-inch 120Hz display and Wi-Fi 7, its $1,800 price tag makes it a questionable value proposition.
Valve's new Steam Machine gaming PC, also functioning as a console, will retail for $1,049 in the US and £879 in the UK. The company cited rising component costs, particularly for RAM and storage, as the reason for the higher-than-expected price.
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Intel announced the Arc G series processors for portable gaming PCs at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026 in Taipei. Based on the Core Ultra processor (Series 3, codenamed "Panther Lake"), the Arc G series will come in two SKUs: "Arc G3 Extreme" and "Arc G3".
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One-Netbook Technology's "OneXFly APEX" is an 8-inch portable gaming PC featuring a powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. Its unique battery-less design weighs under 800g when powered by AC adapter, with an optional battery pack bringing the total to 1170g.
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Valve has announced its new Steam Controller will be available to order from 4 May at £85 in the UK and $99 in the US — roughly double the first generation's 2015 price. While early hands-on reviews have been positive, the price has sparked debate among gamers, with some questioning its value compared to standard console controllers priced between £45-65. Industry experts suggest the controller will sell well among core PC enthusiasts despite the premium pricing.
