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RAM price crisis or not, mainstream handhelds shouldn't cost $1,000 – and the MSI is making that mistake with the Claw A8
- The MSI Claw A8 was listed on Newegg in the US for $1,149, with stock unavailable at publication.
- Analysts say the price tag may be a placeholder but past listings can become final once stock arrives.
- The article places the device in a broader trend of handhelds priced above $1,000, along with Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Asus ROG Xbox Ally X.
- RAM price hikes and tariffs are cited as factors behind elevated handheld pricing.
- The Steam Deck price template is referenced as a standard that may be drifting higher for new handhelds.
- Industry observers say only a drop in sales would end the trend of high-priced handhelds from major manufacturers.
- The report notes the US, UK, and Asia have seen staggered launches for the MSI Claw A8.
- The article emphasizes that Valve's Steam Deck price template influenced market expectations for handhelds.
- TechRadar frames pricing as an ongoing global issue influenced by tariffs and AI-driven demand.
- The article positions MSI Claw A8 among competitors in the high-end handheld market.
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