8BitDo and some of its killer retro-themed PC accessories are the latest to suffer from the U.S. tariff situation

It appears that yet another producer of premium PC components has found itself entangled within the U.S. tariff trap.

8BitDo, creators of the remarkable Retro Mechanical Keyboard and its authorized Xbox counterpart, has temporarily halted delivery of certain items to U.S. consumers.

According to Polygon‘s report, shoppers visiting the 8BitDo store within the United States are encountering notices on certain products stating that they cannot be delivered to addresses within the U.S.

While it’s important to note that this might not be a permanent situation, at the moment, its duration is uncertain. For items already within the U.S. in the company’s storage, there’s no issue. However, any goods arriving from China are currently affected.

Polygon verifies that certain impacted devices encompass the Retro Mechanical Keyboard, its mini Xbox controller, several Bluetooth controllers, and for the moment, equipment associated with N64 gaming.

However, since we’re unsure about the current quantity of the stock in the U.S., it’s hard to predict exactly how long it will remain available. For now, at least, the Xbox-themed keyboard and mouse appear to be unaffected.

8BitDo isn’t unique in encountering trade barriers; Razer, for instance, has temporarily halted shipping a significant portion of its product line, which includes their laptops, until a resolution is found.

Despite some products like the Retro Mechanical Keyboard being temporarily out of stock at Amazon, there’s a chance that interested shoppers can still purchase them in the near future. However, keep in mind that if current stocks deplete, more items will need to be shipped from China, which makes the long-term availability uncertain at this point.

As a researcher, I’ve extended my query to 8BitDo for further details, and should they respond, I’ll promptly modify this post with the new findings.

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2025-04-30 12:39