Ayn Thor

AYN Thor – dual-screen Android handheld for the DS and 3DS

With the AYN Thor, you’re bringing a modern piece of gaming history into your home. This is an Android handheld with two AMOLED displays, with enough power under the bonnet to run both Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games.

Check out the comprehensive and independent review of this system on RetroReady for an honest and unbiased analysis. That way, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting.

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Key features

Just like on a Nintendo 3DS, the AMOLED panel on top is larger than the one on the bottom: 6 vversus 3.92 inches. This means 3DS games really come into their own. Nintendo DS games also have more than enough space to showcase their gameplay; you won’t be missing out on anything here. With the high screen resolutions (1920 by 1080 pixels and 1080 by 1240 pixels respectively), you can upscaling your games perfectly, without any loss of quality or enjoyment. What’s more, the aspect ratio of the top screen is on a par with handhelds that have just one display, so you can effortlessly enjoy both retro and modern titles on it. And the great thing is: if you’re not playing DS or 3DS games on it, you can display a settings menu, a website with information or a video at the bottom, allowing you to do two things at once.

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Why this model is special

The AYN Thor is also special in another way: you pay exactly for what you need. The dual-screen handheld is available in various configurations; this means that your choice of processor, RAM and storage capacity determines the price – and therefore how much you’ll pay. As a result, you can choose from four different models with us. For example, you have…

• the Thor Lite, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor,8 GBof RAM and128 GB of storage;
• the Thor Base, featuring the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage; 
• the Thor Pro, featuring the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage; 
• and finally the Thor Max, featuring the same powerful chipset and a whopping 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage space. 
• and finally, the Thor Max 1TB, featuring the same powerful chipset and no less th 16 GB s of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

 

In principle, you can emulate games on all models up to and including the sixth generation of game consoles (i.e. Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2, including Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita). On the Lite, however, you’re more likely to encounter limitations than on the other models; this is down to heat build-up, the maximum resolution and the frame rate. For the best experience, you should therefore opt for at least the Base model. But if you’re not too demanding, the Lite will do just fine; a slightly lower resolution is no problem at all. If you want the ultimate experience, it’s best to go for the Max.

All models also feature active cooling (which prevents the system from overheating quickly), Hall-effect joysticks (for a future free from stick drift) and a battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh, which lasts for hours. You’ll also find all sorts of modern conveniences here, such as USB 3.1 Type-C, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, m, as well as classic features such as the much-loved headphone jack and a Micro SD card slot.

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What you get

In the AYN Thor box, you can expect to find the following items: 

• the AYN Thor handheld of your choice; 
• two handy cards summarising the specifications and features;
• a high-quality charging cable (USB-C to USB-C).

 

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Specifications

• Main screen (top): 6-inch AMOLED, 1920 × 1080, 120Hz refresh rate, 650 nits
• Second screen (bottom): 3.92-inch AMOLED, 1240 × 1080, touchscreen, 60Hz refresh rate, 550 nits
• Operating system: Android 13, optimised for dual-screen use
• Battery: 6000 mAh with 27 W fast charging
• Controls: Hall-effect joysticks and analogue triggers
• Cooling: Active cooling with a built-in fan
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB 3.1 Type-C with DisplayPort support
• Audio: 3.5 mm headphone socket and dual speakers
• Dimensions: 150 × 94 × 25,6 mm
• Weight: approximately 380 grams
• Colours: Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Purple

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this handheld designed specifically for the Nintendo 3DS?_
Yes, that’s clearly the main aim. 3DS games run brilliantly on this system, although you might need to have a quick look at the settings from time to time. DS games also work perfectly on it._

Can I play other systems as well?_
Yes. Think of some of the older consoles, such as the PlayStation 1 and Nintendo 64, m, as well as the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Vita._

Is a stylus included?_
No, if you want to use a stylus, you’ll have to buy one separately._

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Why buy from RetroGear

• Fast delivery & reliability: we dispatch from the Netherlands and we do so quickly: orders placed before 2.00 pm are dispatched the same day.
• Expertise & support: our team consists of passionate, knowledgeable gamers and a customer service team that’s always on hand.
• Wide range: we sell so-called retro handhelds, but we also focus on modded Game Boys (and thus the preservation of slow tech).
• Sustainability: we focus on the circular economy by refurbishing old appliances and accepting trade-ins.
• Dutch company with a European warranty: you are dealing with a Dutch company, which means you have access to warranty options established at European level.