# Sorry MSI, but you blew it – the Claw A8 is overpriced and could struggle to compete against cheaper rivals like the Steam Deck

> New pre-order listings for the MSI Claw A8 have appeared at European retailers online The prices suggest the Claw A8 will cost just under $1,000 / £1,000, similar to the Claw 8 AI+ It may be a tough sell, in the same…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/sorry-msi-but-you-blew-it-the-claw-a8-is-overpriced-and-could-struggle-to-compete-against-cheaper-rivals-like-the-steam-deck?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=687e87b106e00f7e7ab60802)
- **Published:** 2025-07-21
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #steam-deck #gaming #ryzen #amd #claw #listings #against #blew
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