Anbernic Halts US Shipments Amid Tariff Turmoil: What It Means for Retro Gaming Fans

Anbernic, a leading retro handheld maker, has paused shipments from China to the US due to new tariff policies, urging customers to buy from its US warehouse instead.

Retro gaming fans, brace yourselves—Anbernic, the go-to for handheld emulation consoles, is hitting the brakes on shipping from China to the US. Why? Blame the rollercoaster of US tariff policies. Their official advice? Grab your gear from the US warehouse to skip the import fee frenzy.

But it’s not just about saving a few bucks. Anbernic’s always been about giving you options—pick your shipping origin to avoid customs drama or stock shortages. Now, thanks to the latest policy curveballs, US gamers might miss out on the freshest hardware straight from China.

Here’s the kicker: the tariff situation is more tangled than your grandma’s knitting. Even after a temporary break, the US is slapping heftier fees on Chinese imports, with electronics next in line for a semiconductor surcharge. And with the de minimis exemption gone, affordable tech like Anbernic’s is caught in the crossfire.

So, US gamers, here’s the deal: for your retro fix, the US warehouse is the way to go. But don’t power down just yet—this tariff saga’s got more twists than a ’90s platformer.