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MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM Ad#Game Console · TBD★3.4JP¥158,000 MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥158,000
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥143,636
In USD≈ US$916
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
Power & flights
VoltageTBD
PlugTBD
FrequencyTBD
FlightsOK on the plane
 Country-by-country results below
Kakaku.com rating ★ 3.4
Pros: Powerful enough for AAA games
Pros: 8-inch screen is easy to read
Pros: Fingerprint reader
Cons: Short battery life
Cons: Large and not very portable
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Claw A8 BZ2EM · TBD

Price JP¥158,000 · tax-free JP¥143,636
Voltage TBD
Source Kakaku.com · 10-23
Game Console

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥158,000 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it has no verdict yet in all 21.

An 8-inch Windows handheld PC with Ryzen Z2 Extreme and an 80Wh battery, on par with the ROG Xbox Ally X in performance. Still has few reviews.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥158,000 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥143,636 at the register (≈ US$916). How the new tax-free refund works ›

TBD, Type TBD plug, TBDHz. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. Built-in lithium battery (≤100Wh): OK in carry-on; better not to check it, and power it off if checked

Kakaku.com rating ★ 3.4/5 (3 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Powerful enough for AAA games; 8-inch screen is easy to read; Fingerprint reader

Cons: Short battery life; Large and not very portable; Value for money rated low

Good for: Handheld PC users who want an 8-inch screen and high performance | Not for: People who care about weight and battery life

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥158,000–199,800
Tax-free price
JP¥143,636
In USD (reference)
≈ US$916

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23 (shipping not included)
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandMSI
ModelClaw A8 BZ2EM
VersionTBD
VoltageTBD
FrequencyTBD
PlugTBD
PowerTBD
BatteryLithium-ion, about 80Wh
Released2025
TypeHandheld PC
PlatformWindows (Steam and other PC games)
System languageMultilingual (English, Chinese, etc.)
Locked to Japanese accountNo
Physical gamesDigital/streaming only
Internal storage1000GB
Screen size8in
Weight (manufacturer spec)763g

Spec sources: MSI official site: Claw A8 specifications, Kakaku.com specifications

Will it work in your country?

Based on each country's standard voltage, frequency and outlet types. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China220V · 50Hz · Type A/I TBD —
Hong Kong220V · 50Hz · Type G TBD —
Macao220V · 50Hz · Type G/D TBD —
Taiwan110V · 60Hz · Type A/B TBD —
Singapore230V · 50Hz · Type G TBD —
South Korea220V · 60Hz · Type C/F TBD —
United States120V · 60Hz · Type A/B TBD —
Thailand220V · 50Hz · Type A/B TBD —
Malaysia240V · 50Hz · Type G TBD —
Philippines220V · 60Hz · Type A/B TBD —
Vietnam220V · 50Hz · Type A TBD —
Indonesia230V · 50Hz · Type C/F TBD —
India230V · 50Hz · Type C/D/M TBD —
Australia230V · 50Hz · Type I TBD —
New Zealand230V · 50Hz · Type I TBD —
Canada120V · 60Hz · Type A/B TBD —
United Kingdom230V · 50Hz · Type G TBD —
Germany230V · 50Hz · Type C/F TBD —
France230V · 50Hz · Type C/E TBD —
Italy230V · 50Hz · Type C/F/L TBD —
Spain230V · 50Hz · Type C/F TBD —

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: Built-in lithium battery (≤100Wh): OK in carry-on; better not to check it, and power it off if checked

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Third-party rating: 3.4 / 5 (3 reviews)
Rating source: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

Pros

  • Powerful enough for AAA games
  • 8-inch screen is easy to read
  • Fingerprint reader

Cons

  • Short battery life
  • Large and not very portable
  • Value for money rated low

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

How much is the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥158,000 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥143,636. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM in Japan?

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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