8BitDo Halts Shipments to the U.S.

Summary

So, 8BitDo hit the brakes on shipping some of its controllers from China to the US, and you’ve got Trump’s tariffs to thank for that mess. Crazy, right? Thankfully, they’ve got stuff already stocked in their US warehouses, so you can still get your hands on their gear. But from China? Nope. No one’s saying when that might change.

Alright, here’s the scoop. 8BitDo, the go-to brand for third-party controllers, has decided to pause shipments to the US. It’s like they just hit “stop” on a VCR remote. Why? Those darn Trump tariffs — a whopping 145% on Chinese imports. Wild. But if you’re in the US, don’t freak out just yet. They’ve got stock stateside, so you can still buy what’s already here.

Anyway, these tariffs aren’t just a problem for 8BitDo. The whole gaming world feels it. Microsoft even nudged the Xbox Series X price up by 100 bucks. Yep, it’s now $600. I know, I know, talk about a kick in the teeth.

But back to 8BitDo. They’re currently yanking shipments from China to the US. So, if you’re buying directly from their Chinese site? Not happening. They’re holding off on certain models, like that 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller with those fancy TMR stick sensors — whatever those are. But if you’re in the US, no worries! What’s in the warehouse is up for grabs.

Oh, and let’s not forget, 8BitDo’s stuff isn’t hard to find. Need a controller? Check out Best Buy or Amazon. They’re loaded. No one’s missing out, at least not yet.

And, fun fact, 8BitDo’s not alone. Square Enix also paused shipments to the US a while back ’cause of the same issues. The nitty-gritty of this whole tariff debacle is really weaponized inconvenience — if you ask me. Wonder when it’ll all sort itself out. Only time will tell.