{"slug": "msi-claw-8-ex-ai-launch-pack-not-available-in-the-us-despite-its-brief-on-the", "title": "MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Launch Pack not available in the US despite its brief appearance on the official store", "summary": "MSI confirmed that the Claw 8 EX AI+ Launch Pack bundle, which includes a travel case, keychain, extra grips, and screen protector, is not available in the United States despite briefly appearing on the official store. US customers who pre-ordered the handheld for $1,799 expecting the bundle were disappointed, as third-party retailers like B&H and Best Buy sold the device for $1,699 without the pack.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nMSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Launch Pack not available in the US despite its brief appearance on the official store\n\n                            If you thought you bought the Launch Pack in the US, then you must be mistaken                    \n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 19, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nMSI is not selling Claw 8 EX AI+ launch packs in the United States\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nMSI has cleared up some miscommunication surrounding its MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ pre orders. Customers have been quick to snap up the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme handheld, quickly selling out on the official MSI store and partnered retailers. Anyone browsing the MSI site may have come across the Launch Pack bundle and have assumed this comes as standard – but this isn’t the case.\nAt least in the United States, MSI has confirmed that the Launch Pack offer for the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ – which includes the handheld itself, a travel case, keychain, extra grips, and a screen protector – will not be available as part of the $1,799 cost. We previously saw references to the Launch Pack at a popular Australian retailer, but this bundle doesn’t exist in the US.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nMSI is not selling Claw 8 EX AI+ launch packs in the United States\nLaunch Pack contents are still listed on the Claw 8 EX AI+ overview at MSI’s website, but if you specifically visit the US store page, they’re nowhere to be found. YouTuber GameTechPlanet confirms that it was previously visible on the US store page – the ‘Buy Now’ button (visible here) confirms it was the actual store page rather than the generic overview.\n\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is almost here, and we've found all the best early deals on tech and gaming.\n\n        AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $449\n\n        Samsung 32\" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189\n\n        Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle - was $306.27 now $172.97\n\n        Hisense 100\" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,797\n\n        Skytech Gaming King 95 Gaming PC - was $3,699 now $3,499\n\nPrices correct as of June 18th on Amazon.com.\n\nUS-based customers hoping to pick up the full Launch Pack for $1,799 at the MSI store have been left disappointed by what you may equate to false advertising. Reddit user u/mironor94 recently posted to the MSI Claw subreddit to share their interaction with MSI support, who confirmed that the Launch Pack Edition is not available in the region.\nImage credit: u/mironor94\nThe customer expressed their disappointment, adding “I would’ve pre-ordered elsewhere for a cheaper price” if they had known the Launch Pack wasn’t included. Third-party retailers such as B&H and Best Buy were selling the new handheld for $1,699, though the latter has since been upped by $100 to match the official store. Both retailers’ pre-orders are currently sold out.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\n    786GTA 6 on console or PC?Are you going to play GTA 6 on console or wait for the PC release?     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