Anbernic, a prominent manufacturer of retro handheld consoles, has recently announced the suspension of all U.S. orders due to "changes in U.S. tariff policies." According to a report by The Verge, the company is urging customers to opt for products shipped from their U.S. warehouse, which remain unaffected by the new import duties. This means that orders requiring shipment directly from China will no longer be processed.

Anbernic is well-known for producing affordable Game Boy clones, which are typically shipped from China upon release and then supplemented with stock in U.S. warehouses. Their website allows customers to select their preferred shipping origin—either the U.S. or China. However, not all products are available from the U.S. warehouse, meaning some popular items like the Anbernic RG CubeXX and RG 406H are no longer accessible to American customers.

The root of this issue lies in the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which have escalated up to 145% on goods imported from China. There's also a looming threat of tariffs reaching up to 245% on certain products, such as electric vehicles, when combined with existing levies. While some businesses can absorb these costs, the burden is often transferred to consumers, resulting in higher prices for tech and gaming products, including Nintendo Switch 2 accessories and gaming laptops.

Anbernic has stated that they are "working to find a suitable solution" for 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 for the Switch 2 were slated 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, Nintendo has maintained the $449.99 price point for the Switch 2 console and its games, but has raised prices on most Switch 2 accessories.