It may cost $1,799, but MSI’s new handheld gaming PC has already sold out at Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H
MSI’s handheld gaming PC, the Claw 8 EX AI+, has sold out at major retailers including Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H Photo. Priced at $1,799, it represents one of the premium options in the expanding handheld gaming market.
The device features Intel’s new Arc G3 Extreme graphics chip and has garnered strong reviews for its performance. Early assessment indicates it marks a “generational leap in handheld gaming,” with the Arc G3 Extreme chip significantly outperforming AMD’s competing solutions. The result is an impressive showing for Intel’s recent efforts in the handheld gaming segment.
The $1,799 price point—approximately $500 higher than initially anticipated—reflects ongoing supply chain pressures in the PC hardware market. Elevated demand for RAM and storage components has driven up production costs, ultimately impacting the final retail price of premium gaming devices. Despite the premium pricing and supply constraints, the rapid sellout across multiple major retailers underscores strong consumer demand for high-performance handheld gaming solutions.