As someone who has been getting more involved with the handheld PC gaming scene, I have been doing my best to get my hands on the devices I have really wanted to check out. One of those is the MSI Claw A8 (BZ2EM), the updated version of the first ill-fated MSI Claw, this time powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 processor. Except, it hasn’t available in North America. And despite speaking with multiple people at MSI over the past several months, there was never any clear news on if or when that would change.
Thankfully, that has now changed and during CES 2026, as I both able to get some hands-on with the device, but also to speak with MSI directly and the company confirmed that the MSI Claw A8 is officially coming to North America.
First and foremost, the MSI Claw A8 will be releasing in the United States as soon as February 2026 and will be available at most major retailers. Many have already noticed that the device is already listed on Best Buy’s website. Pricing is set at $1,149.99, and while the Claw A8 is available in both green and white...
