# Mainstream handheld makers are on the verge of spoiling the appeal of portable gaming — the MSI Claw A8 is just over $1,000

> The MSI Claw A8 has been spotted on Newegg in the US for $1,149 No stock suggests the price may have been a placeholder If legitimate, the MSI Claw A8 could join other mainstream handhelds that cost over $1,000…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/mainstream-handheld-makers-are-on-the-verge-of-spoiling-the-appeal-of-portable-gaming-the-msi-claw-a8-is-just-over-usd1-000?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6941a5cc5443b08576a8890c)
- **Published:** 2025-12-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #steam-deck #gaming #ryzen #claw #handheld #mainstream #appeal #launch
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