8BitDo Halts US Shipments Due To Tariffs, But You Can Get Great Controller Deals (For Now)

8BitDo has announced it is temporarily pausing shipments to the US due to tariffs. The popular third-party controller manufacturer is based in China, the country that has been hit with the highest tariffs by the Trump administration. 8BitDo is one of the largest gaming manufacturers to take this step, but it’s demonstrative of what could become a trend.

Here is the full statement posted on 8BitDo’s website: “Due to U.S. tariffs, only products from our U.S. warehouse are available for shipping to the United States. China warehouse shipping is temporarily paused.”

US tariffs on China are drastically higher than . Rather than asking US consumers to cover cost increases that, in some cases, could double the price of goods, 8BitDo and other manufacturers have made the decision to suspend shipments. This isn’t really surprising. 8BitDo, for instance, is known for making superb controllers for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, and mobile devices for budget-friendly prices. If a controller that has sold for $50 for years is suddenly $100 or more, the number of buyers would plummet and 8BitDo’s brand identity would be damaged, perhaps irrevocably. Blaze Entertainment, creator of the Evercade retro handhelds and consoles, also recently paused shipments due to tariffs.

In the US, 8BitDo accessories are primarily sold on Amazon. As such, we’ve rounded up some of the company’s best controllers, keyboards, arcade sticks, and other products that are still in stock for retail price or less. There are still deals to be found on 8BitDo products, but keep in mind that depending on how long the shipment pause lasts, accessories are likely to start selling out.

8BitDo’s notable recent releases include the flagship Ultimate 2 Bluetooth and 2.4GHz Controllers and the Xbox Edition Retro Keyboard and Mouse. It’s worth noting that while you can still currently preorder the matching Xbox Edition 3-Mode Ultimate Controller, 8BitDo’s NES-themed Retro R8 Gaming Mouse is no longer available to preorder and unlikely to return before its May launch.

Quick look: 8BitDo Notable Products & Deals at Amazon

• 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC)
  • White — $63 ($70) | Click coupon box
  • Black — $63 ($70) | Click coupon box
• 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller (PC, Android)
• 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller (Xbox, PC, mobile)
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC, mobile) — $49 ($60)
• 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller + Carrying Case — $55 ($70)
• 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Controller – Black Myth: Wukong — $29.72 ($35)
• 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz Controller – Genshin Impact — $50 ($60)
• 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC, mobile) — $40.49 ($45)
• 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller (Switch, PC, mobile) — $38.75 ($50)
• 8BitDo Xbox Edition TKL Mechanical Keyboard — $100 ($120)
• 8BitDo Retro R8 Wireless Mouse – Xbox Edition — $60
• 8BitDo N Edition Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard — $96 ($120)