MSI has launched a more affordable version of the Claw 8 EX handheld console globally. The Claw 8 EX is now available in the US, featuring a vibrant blue color scheme and powered by Intel Arc B370 graphics. Its price is $300 lower than MSI's previous model equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors.
The Claw 8 EX handheld switches to an Intel Arc G3 and Arc B370 graphics solution, with its US price dropping to $1,499, which is $300 cheaper than the original model.
This model appeared at third-party retailers in early September before launching in China, but MSI had not previously confirmed release plans for other regions. The newly released version replaces the Void Purple colorway with bright blue and features lower-tier graphics compared to the original model's Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Arc B390 combination.
Benchmarks cited by Notebookcheck show that the Intel Arc G3 performs about 6% worse than the Arc G3 Extreme in games. The new model's price has been reduced by approximately 16%, offering a $300 discount in exchange for this minor performance difference.
Other main specifications remain largely unchanged, including 32GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, an 80Wh battery, and an IPS display. The screen offers 500 nits of brightness and supports a 120Hz variable refresh rate.
US consumers can now purchase the device through Amazon, B&H Photo Video, Excaliber PC, Micro Center, Newegg, and MSI's official channels. Specific pricing and availability for other markets have not yet been announced.
