This model is a big deal because it marks MSI’s pivot to AMD silicon after initially betting the farm on Intel. The U.S. version is no slouch: it pairs that Z2 Extreme chip with 24GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a solid 8 inch 120Hz screen. On paper, it is one of the most capable handhelds out there. But the rollout? That has been a mess. Germany had pre orders live by August. Meanwhile, the U.S. remained a blank spot on the map. MSI never really said why – maybe supply...
