In a bold move for 2024, MSI is slated to step into the portable gaming console arena, positioning itself against established brands like ASUS and Lenovo in the premium segment of the market.
Teasers on Instagram suggest MSI is gearing up to introduce a new portable gaming device at the upcoming CES 2024. This device, which integrates gamepads and boasts the ‘True Gaming’ insignia, is anticipated to join MSI’s range of cutting-edge gaming products.
Via its social media channels, the company has showcased this new addition, dubbing it the ‘next evolution of the MSI Dragon.’ This emblematic dragon is expected to feature prominently on the device’s exterior design.
MSI has kept the technical specifics of their new gaming handheld under wraps. Yet, speculation points to the possibility of it being equipped with the advanced AMD Zen4/RDNA3-based Ryzen Z1 processor or the latest iteration of Intel’s Core Ultra 100 series CPUs, both of which are popular choices in recent tech launches.
With the imminent release of MSI’s gaming handheld, the market is bracing for a new contender that could rival established models such as the ASUS ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion GO. These models currently utilize the powerful Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU. It remains to be seen how this foray by MSI will stack up against the likes of the Steam Deck, which caters to the more cost-conscious consumer.