Handheld Gaming and Hardware Trends

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ($1800 Intel ARC G3 Extreme) reviewed; retro handheld boom (AYANEO GBA-style, ModRetro M64). SSD prices surging. Linux gaming share over 4% (SteamOS leading). PS6 upgrade value questioned. New gaming monitors and laptops announced. Low-end 4GB GPUs (RX 6500 XT, GTX 1650 Super) remain viable for esports via upscaling, with new 4GB cards like RX 9050 4GB emerging.