Where to buy the MSI Claw: stock updates for the Steam Deck rival
Mar. 12, 2024Here’s where to get your claws on MSI’s handheld gaming PC
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Figuring out where to buy the MSI Claw shouldn’t be a pain, but the Steam Deck rival seem to be in high demand right now. That’s not to say it’s already out of stock, but retailers like Newegg are starting to display back order signs. Those of you in the UK will also have to wait a tiny bit longer to get your claws on the laptop maker’s portable PC, but we’re here to help steer you in the right direction when it comes to stock, availability, and the best deals.
Set to take on thebest gaming handheldcontenders like theSteam Deck OLEDandAsus ROG Ally, the MSI Claw offers up similar functionality in a slightly different package. I say slightly, as you’d be forgiven for thinking the portable looks like a black version of the latter device. However, its differences largely lie under the hood, as rather than using anAMDAPU, it comes armed with an Intel Core Ultra chip. That’s something we’ll be putting to the test once we get hands-on with a review, but we’re talking the same graphics architecture as cards like the Intel Arc A770 and A750.
Specs aside, there are plenty of ways to get hold of an MSI Claw, even if you have to wait until after its March 15 release date. Over at Best Buy, the retailer has both the 512GB Intel Core 7 versionfor $749.99and the 1TB versionfor $799.99, whereas Newegg also has stock of the cheaper Intel Core 5 modelfor $699.99. In the UK, the handheld is exclusive to Currys, with the tech store currently stocking the Core 7for £799and Core 5for £699. Again, you’ll have to wait a little longer, as the portable is scheduled to land on March 20.
Where to buy MSI Claw in the US
MSI Claw |From $699.99 at NeweggShould ship by: March 22Newegg seems to be leading the charge with MSI Claw stock preparations, but has apparently run out of stock for the Intel Core 7 models. You’ll be able to get a hold of the Core 5 version ASAP, but keep in mind it’s the lowest powered portable of the bunch.
Available models:Intel Core 5 / 512GB | $699.99Intel Core 7 / 512GB | $749.99Intel Core 7 / 1TB | $799.99
MSI Claw |From $749.99 at Best BuyShould ship by: April 4If you’d prefer to stick with Best Buy, the big box store has two versions of the MSI Claw available for order. There’s a chance that order will ship sooner than this date, but the page currently says it could take up till the start of April.
Available models:Intel Core 7 / 512GB | $749.99Intel Core 7 / 1TB | $799.99
MSI Claw |From £699.99 at CurrysShould ship by: March 20The Claw is currently exclusive to Currys in the UK, and the longstanding tech shop has the cheapest and most expensive model available to pre-order. We’ll need to wait till after its releases to see if other retailers join the fold, or if we’ll get that middle Core 7 version. But, for now, this is the default way to reserve the portable.
Available models:Intel Core 5 / 512GB | £699.99Intel Core 7 / 1TB | £799.99
The MSI Claw is set to release on March 15 in the US. If you’re in the UK, you’ll be able to get your hands on the new handheld PC from March 20 exclusively at Currys.
Pricing for the MSI Claw starts at $699 / £699 for the Intel Ultra 5 version with 512GB storage. There’s also a version with a more powerful Core 7 chip for $749.99 available at Best Buy and Newegg, and a 1TB model version serving as a flagship for $799.99.
Both the MSI Claw and Asus ROG Ally look extremely similar at a glance, and both even feature an 120Hz full HD screen and the same button layout. However, the Claw is a different beast under the hood, using an Intel Core APU rather than an AMD chip like the Ally. So, while there are undeniable similarities, both devices are made by two different companies using different hardware within.
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