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TrimUI Brick Hammer Pro U Might Be Dead Before It Even Ships
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If you were waiting for the TrimUI Brick Hammer Pro U, you might want to check your wallet before you check your inbox. What started as a hype-fueled pre-order for a $150 handheld has morphed into a $250 reality. That’s not a typo; retailers like GoGameGeek and MechDIY are now listing the device at nearly double the initial expected price, even after applying discount codes.
Pre-orderers aren’t being left in the dark, though. They’ve received emails offering three choices: pay the price hike, swap for the cheaper standard Brick Pro, or take a full refund. While retailers haven’t explicitly stated why costs spiked, the market response is clear. The device is essentially dead on arrival.
Why? Because for that ~$250 price tag, you can now buy the Retroid Pocket Nova, which offers significantly better specs for less money. With competitors like the AYANEO Pocket MICRO 2 also entering the chat, the Hammer Pro U is competing in a league it can no longer afford to play in. If you’re holding a pre-order, it might be time to exercise that refund option and look elsewhere.