Funstock Pauses US Orders Due to New Tariffs

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Funstock, a popular retailer of Evercade consoles and Super Pocket handhelds, has announced it will temporarily stop taking orders from US customers starting April 28, 2025.

This decision comes as a direct response to the recent tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

The company, which specializes in retro gaming products, stated that they are "taking a cautious approach to the situation and temporarily stopping any new orders and pre-orders for US customers."

While the pause affects only the United States, customers in other North American countries like Canada can continue shopping as usual.

"Until we know more, we do not want to put our customers at risk of unexpected charges," Funstock stated in the official announcement.

For gamers in the US who want to purchase Evercade systems, accessories, cartridges, or Super Pocket items, there's a small window of opportunity before the pause takes effect. Any orders placed before April 28 for in-stock items will ship normally.

The situation becomes more complicated for customers who have already placed pre-orders that haven't shipped yet. According to Funstock's communication, the company is "exploring all available options" for these existing pre-orders and promises to provide more concrete answers by June 17.

This announcement comes at a time when several major game collections have recently been released or are scheduled to be released soon on Evercate. The Legacy of Kain Collection launched in late 2024, followed by the Broken Sword Collection. Additionally, new Super Pocket NeoGeo and Data East handhelds are expected in June 2025, with a NeoGeo Arcade 1 cartridge planned for July 2025.

The gaming industry as a whole has been feeling the impact of these new tariffs. Nintendo recently delayed Switch 2 pre-orders to reassess the situation and ultimately raised prices for Switch 2 accessories. PlayStation has also increased PS5 prices in various countries, including the UK, citing "a challenging economic environment."