MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI+ is exactly the kind of handheld I want to slot between my weary fingers. The Intel-based gaming PC has the ergonomics of  the  now-$790   Steam Deck and still promises performance and efficiency that AMD’s offerings lack. It’s too bad that it may cost a depressing amount of money. This device has big shoes to fill, considering the number of similar devices available today. But even in preproduction, when the hardware and software are not finalized, this PC, built for your palms, excels in performance and comfort. It’s light enough, at 1.7 pounds, that I didn’t need to strain to hold it aloft. Its display is large enough that you’re not squinting at the characters on-screen. It hits target frame rates and performance, finally giving me the sense that handhelds are coming into their own. © Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Of course, for that privilege, the device may cost close to $1,500.…