External and peripheral games controller. Official online storeThe company quoted the newly introduced US tariff as a reason for the change. The notification also stated that only products stored in the American warehouse will be available for shipment to American customers, while the international fulfillment of China was temporarily suspended. The company has now changed its attitude.
The said notification, blaming American tariffs, was vigorous in the company’s official online store until yesterday. However, the company updated the notification today. The notification now suggests that the company’s warehouse in China will be closed from 1 to 5 May 2025 due to the work holiday, and customers may expect shipping from May 6. There is no mention of what will happen after this date or the influence of American tariffs.
For now, it is not clear why the formulation of the notification has been changed. We arrived to 8book to clarify the intention of the company and what actions that he plans to go forward.
At the time of writing, American customers can still buy 8bitddo controllers, mice, keyboards and other products that are already available in the company’s American warehouse. However, the website does not show which elements are available locally. The only way to know that it is on the cash register’s website, where it says whether the product can or can not be sent to your location …
For those who have not heard of the brand, 8bitddo specializes in inspired retro and peripheral controllers. It sells high -quality wireless controllers that offer compatibility with platforms such as Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PC, Android, and even some classic consoles. 8Bitddo products are often eye-catching vintage aesthetics in combination with newfangled functions, such as wireless communication support, software for adjusting and charging USB-C.
The 8bitDo situation is not unique, because the effects of waving newly announced tariffs are felt in the computer equipment industry. Apparently, many companies of Przemyśl logistics and price strategies. Last week, the manufacturer Case and Hyte components announced a break in shipments of some products to the USA, citing the financial burden of increased tariffs. Although some cases on the PC may now be exempt from a full rate of 145%, they still face existing import duties, including a 20% base tariff and an additional 25% on aluminum -related materials.
As the US commercial policy evolutions, companies that largely rely on Chinese production, components or materials, try to deal with the growing costs and maintenance of price access to consumers. Smaller and medium -sized equipment manufacturers are forced to absorb their losses, transfer additional costs to customers or make changes and transfer their production.
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