MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ pre order & where to buy in the US, UK, and Canada

MSI has launched pre-orders for the Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld, powered by the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip, starting at $1,699. The device, announced at Computex, sold out at some US retailers like the official MSI store, while UK and Canada listings are still pending. The handheld features an 8-inch 120Hz touchscreen and up to 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, with a release date set for June 23.

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Read More Table of Contents MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ US retailers Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ UK expected retailers MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Canada expected retailers Are MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ pre orders available? How much does the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ cost? 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 Release date: June 23 Starting price: 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+ Features: 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 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. Prime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime. Ages 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0 Start your Prime trial → MSI storeMSI Claw 8 EX AI+AmazonMSI Claw 8 EX AI+NeweggMSI Claw 8 EX AI+B&HMSI Claw 8 EX AI+Best BuyMSI Claw 8 EX AI+ MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ UK expected retailers We’re yet to see pre-orders arrive in the UK, but here are a few retailers we’d recommend keeping an eye on. At the time of writing, it still hasn’t surfaced on the official store, either. MSI storeMSI Claw 8 EX AI+AmazonMSI Claw 8 EX AI+CurrysMSI Claw 8 EX AI+ScanMSI Claw 8 EX AI+ MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Canada expected retailers Like the UK, 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 storeMSI Claw 8 EX AI+AmazonMSI Claw 8 EX AI+Best BuyMSI 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. We cannot say if pre-orders will be restocked in time for the June 23 launch – we’ll have to wait and see. 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 About the Author Jack Goodall At PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. He also specializes in monitors, TVs, and headsets and can be found putting his findings together in a review or best-of guide. Load More You can trust PC Guide Our team of experts use a combination of independent consumer research, in-depth testing where appropriate - which will be flagged as such, and market analysis when recommending products, software and services. Find out how we test here. 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