Read MoreWith the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ release date around the corner, pre-orders have now gone live for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered handheld.
To help you find it in your region, we’ve curated a list of the best retailers selling the Claw 8 EX AI+.
How much does the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ cost?
Since there is only one variant of the Claw 8 EX AI+ being listed online, there isn’t much comparison to do.
Pricing below refers to the lowest price we’ve the Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 32GB, 1TB model in the US, UK, and Canada.
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With the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ release date around the corner, pre-orders have now gone live for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered handheld. In fact, we’ve already seen them sell out, so there’s no time to waste if you want to grab one in time for launch in the coming days. The EX model arrives as the very first gaming handheld powered by Intel’s brand-new G3 chip.
To help you find it in your region, we’ve curated a list of the best retailers selling the Claw 8 EX AI+. MSI announced the device during Computex in early June and has not wasted much time getting it ready to ship. Another G3-powered handheld announced during the event was the Acer Predator Atlas 8, but that’s not coming until October.
✓ MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ at a glance Pre order date: June 15
June 15 Release date: June 23
June 23 Starting price: from $1,699 (32GB RAM 1TB SSD model) or $1,799 on the official store
from $1,699 (32GB RAM 1TB SSD model) or $1,799 on the official store What is it?: The latest Intel-powered MSI Claw handheld from MSI; a follow-up to the MSI Claw 8 AI+
The latest Intel-powered MSI Claw handheld from MSI; a follow-up to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ Features: Intel Arc G3 Extreme, up to 32GB / 1TB SSD, 8-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS 120Hz touchscreen
Intel Arc G3 Extreme, up to 32GB / 1TB SSD, 8-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS 120Hz touchscreen Latest update: Pre-orders have gone live ahead of release day, and some retailers have already ran out of stock – many currently allow customers to sign up for email notifications
Are MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ pre orders available?
Pre-orders for the Claw 8 EX AI+ started showing up on June 15, but right now, many have reverted to ‘out of stock’. In the meantime, most retailers let you sign up for notifications when they make a return. We cannot say if pre-orders will be restocked in time for the June 23 launch – we’ll have to wait and see.
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Early listings for the Intel-powered handheld first surfaced online even before its official announcement. We’re not far away from the official launch date, so if you have missed out on early pre-orders, there’s really not long to wait. However, given the availability so far, consumers may be stuck waiting around for stock to show up.
How much does the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ cost?
Since there is only one variant of the Claw 8 EX AI+ being listed online, there isn’t much comparison to do. Pricing below refers to the lowest price we’ve the Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 32GB, 1TB model in the US, UK, and Canada. There has been no sign of an Arc G3 non-Extreme model, nor different memory/storage variants so far, though ‘Launch Packs’ have previously been mentioned.
from $1,699 USD
from $2,049.99 CAD
UK price unknown – £1,500 GBP rumored
