Anbernic, a prominent manufacturer of retro handheld consoles, has recently announced a suspension of all U.S. orders due to "changes in U.S. tariff policies." As reported by The Verge, the company advises customers to opt for products shipped from their U.S. warehouse, which remain unaffected by the new import duties and can be purchased with confidence. Unfortunately, orders requiring shipment from China will not be processed at this time.
Anbernic is well-known for its affordable Chinese Game Boy clones, which are typically dropshipped directly from China to customers upon release, with additional units later stored in U.S. warehouses. Their website allows customers to select between shipping from the U.S. or China. However, not all products are available for U.S. shipping, meaning certain items like the Anbernic RG CubeXX and RG 406H will no longer be accessible to American players.
The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs reaching up to 145% on imports from China, with potential increases to 245% on specific items like electric vehicles, has significantly impacted the market. These costs are often passed on to consumers, leading to rising prices for tech and gaming products, including Nintendo Switch 2 accessories and gaming laptops.
Anbernic is actively seeking a "suitable solution" to assist customers who may face custom fees during this transitional period.
In related news, Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Originally, pre-orders were scheduled to open in early April in the U.S., but due to tariff-related uncertainties in both the U.S. and Canada, Nintendo has delayed the pre-order date to April 24. Despite the delay, the price of the Switch 2 console and its games remains at $449.99, though prices have been raised on most Switch 2 accessories.
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