Now, the Claw A8 has reached Taiwan, where the device is currently available to pre-order for TWD 27,900. For reference, this currently converts to approximately $950. Regardless of exchange rates, the Claw A8’s pre-order pricing undercuts the existing Claw 8 AI+ in both its Sandstorm and Polar Tempest finishes, which MSI prices differently on account of the latter’s higher storage configuration.
By contrast, the new MSI Claw is significantly more expensive than the original 7-inch variant and its Lunar Lake-based successor, whose availability remains limited to a few markets. Thus, it seems likely that the Claw A8 will cost between MSI’s two Lunar Lake gaming handhelds when it reaches North America and other markets. For context, MSI charges $899 for the Claw 7 AI+ and $999 for the Claw 8 AI+ in the US. Unfortunately, it is unclear when the Claw A8 will make its way out of Asia for the time being.
