Odin 2 maker joins Retroid and Anbernic in stepping back from US market

But there might be hope around the corner.

Apr 21, 2025 - 16:21

Odin 2 maker joins Retroid and Anbernic in stepping back from US market

Credit: AYN

AYN will pause shipments of its Odin 2 gaming handhelds to the US starting April 25.
Retroid and Anbernic are also stopping shipments, as shipping companies are no longer accepting packages bound for the US.
AYN hopes to find an alternative shipping method early next month.

The retro gaming handheld scene has had a rough few months, first with the elimination of the de minimis exemption, then skyrocketing tariffs, and now an all-out trade war standing between them and their favorite retro games. The latest blow comes from AYN, the maker of the powerful Odin 2 lineup of handhelds, which will stop shipments to the US starting on April 25.

The company hasn’t officially announced the policy, but the news comes from a customer who then shared a message from AYN customer support on the official Discord. The company is currently fulfilling orders from a successful Indiegogo campaign for the Odin 2 Portal, one of the best and most premium handhelds on the market.