Retro handheld console maker Anbernic has temporarily halted all orders to the United States.
As reported by The Verge, the company cited "recent adjustments to U.S. tariff regulations" and advised customers to "select items shipped from our U.S. warehouse, which currently remain unaffected by import duties and can be purchased without concern." Shipments originating from China will not be fulfilled.
Anbernic is widely recognized for its affordable Chinese-made Game Boy replicas, which are generally drop-shipped from China upon release, with additional inventory later stored in U.S. warehouses.
While Anbernic's website allows buyers to select U.S. or Chinese shipping, not every product is stocked domestically. This means devices like the Anbernic RG CubeXX and RG 406H will become unavailable to U.S. customers.
The Trump administration has imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese imports, with warnings that additional tariffs on certain goods—such as electric vehicles—could bring total duties to 245%. Although some supply chain companies may absorb these expenses, the added costs are typically transferred to buyers. For gamers, this has already led to higher prices on tech and gaming products, including Nintendo Switch 2 accessories and gaming laptops.
Anbernic stated it is "actively seeking a suitable solution" for customers impacted by customs fees "during this transitional phase."
Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Although pre-orders were initially scheduled to begin in early April across the U.S., uncertainty surrounding tariffs in both the U.S. and Canada led Nintendo to postpone the pre-order date to April 24. Throughout the delay, Nintendo maintained the $449.99 price for the Switch 2 console and games but increased pricing on most Switch 2 accessories.
