The US tariffs are impacting various industries, and we are already seeing signs of this in the gaming hardware segment as well. Anbernic is a known handheld maker popular for its retro consoles. But the brand is pulling out of the US market over these new tariffs. So here’s everything you need to know.
Anbernic retro handhelds are leaving the US
The company just announced that it will be suspending shipments of its affordable consoles from China to the US over the recent tariff wars. To recall, Anbernic is best known for selling cheap retro handheld consoles that are typically focused on emulation.
In an official statement, the brand stated that “Due to changes in U.S. tariff policies, we will be suspending all orders shipping from China to the United States starting today. We strongly recommend prioritizing products shipped from our U.S. warehouse, which are currently not affected by import duties and can be purchased with confidence.”
In the past, Anbernic has offered options that allow users to choose which warehouse they wanted to ship their devices from, allowing them to avoid additional custom fees. But the new tariffs mean that new customers can no longer buy directly from China. Unless there is a big change, US gamers would likely missing out on any future Anbernic console launches as well.
As of right now, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90 day pause on most tariffs, while increasing the tariffs companies would need to pay for importing from China. So it makes sense that Anbernic decided to pull out of the region till the situation improves.
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