MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ pre order & where to buy 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 (the date varies by region). 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.
- Pre order date:Â June 15 (US)
- Release date:Â June 23 (US)
- Starting price: from $1,699 (32GB RAM 1TB SSD model) or $1,799 on the official store
- What is it?:Â 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
- Latest update: Pre-orders in the United States have been and gone, with UK pre-orders arriving shortly after. We’re still waiting for the product to be fully launched in Canada.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ US retailers
The next-gen handheld was recently listed on the official MSI US store for $1,799.00, but is now out of stock. Alternative retailers (such as B&H) have been listing pre-orders at $100 cheaper. Many of these pre-orders have been fully booked, so you may see a ‘Notify Me’ prompt in the meantime. Be sure to keep checking back if you’re trying to secure one.
| MSI store | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Amazon | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Newegg | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| B&H | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Best Buy | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ UK retailers
Pre-orders have finally arrived in the UK, officially launching at Scan. MSI says more retailers are to follow, so here are a few we’d recommend keeping an eye on.
| MSI store | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Amazon | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Currys | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Scan | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Launch Pack |
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Canada expected retailers
The new EX model hasn’t yet appeared on MSI’s official Canada storefront. However, we have spotted it on Amazon and on Best Buy for $2,049.99 CAD. We expect even more listings to be made available very soon.
| MSI store | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Amazon | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
| Best Buy | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
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.
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Early listings for the Intel-powered handheld first surfaced online even before its official announcement. We’ve passed the official launch date in the US, and pre-orders have now arrived in the UK. However, given the availability issues we’ve seen so far in other regions, 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 for 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
- from £1,399.99 / £1,449.98 GBP (Launch Pack)
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