MSI slipped a listing for its upcoming Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld onto the US store ahead of the scheduled June 23 reveal. The page shows a price of $1,799, roughly matching earlier €1,500 rumors. The listing also confirms shipping starts that day, reinforcing MSI’s confidence in supply.

Specs remain identical to the Computex demo: an 8‑inch 1080p panel running at 120 Hz with VRR and 500 nits peak brightness, 32 GB of LPDDR5x‑8533 RAM, a 1 TB PCIe SSD and an 80 Wh battery, enabling several hours of intensive play. The unit ships with Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme GPU, delivering 12 Xe‑3 cores, while a lower‑tier Arc G3 variant has not been listed.

Launching on June 23 suggests MSI avoided the component shortages that have slowed rival handhelds, at least for an initial run. Pricing puts the Claw 8 EX AI+ squarely in the premium segment, competing with Valve’s Steam Deck Pro and ASUS ROG Ally 2. Consumers now have a clear price point and performance envelope for an Intel‑powered handheld for gamers seeking high frame rates.