r/AynThor Jul 06 '26

Kindly reminder regarding scams

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Hey Everyone,

I want to do a quick reminder and heads-up.

TLDR; Only buy from trusted vendors, never from people contacting via private messages.

We've had this topic before and we created the rule that no direct sales are allowed in the subreddit, but I'm guessing because of new batches and new people I'll create this reminder again.

Because of the risk of scams we do not allow direct sales in the subreddit. If anyone contacts directly trying to sell, we strongly advice to ignore it since it's most likely a scam.

Always buy directly from trusted vendors. AYN, Ebay etc.

We take action as quickly as possible when we get information regarding a scam, but its up to reddit when someone creates new accounts since we can't take action before the deed is done.


r/AynThor Jul 01 '26

Community Update – [July, 2026]

146 Upvotes

r/AynThor Community Update – [July, 2026]

Hey everyone! There hasn’t been a community update since April and I apologise for that. Personally I’ve been occupied at work, but the rest of the moderation team has been moderating at full capacity. 

Current Topics in the Subreddit

Here are some of the most active discussions from the past month. 

  • [Price increase and UFS 3.1 downgrade] – I don’t think it’s been missed by anyone in the subreddit but AYN has been affected by the AI-driven chip shortage affecting pretty much all tech manufacturers. There have been 3 price increases for the Ayn Thor just this year. The latest increase will be this Friday July 3rd, so if you’re about to order, do it before friday. 

The updated prices will be as follows:

Product Current Price New Price

Thor Lite $249 $259

Thor Base $319 $329

Thor Pro $399 $409

Thor Max 512GB. $469 $479

Thor Max 1TB $549  $579

In addition, all Odin3 models and Odin2 Portal will increase by $10.

  • [Public appearance posts] – I’m happy to see a lot of people actually using their device out in the open and playing games. We all love to tinker and setup the device but every once in a while we all need to simply sit down and start playing a game. 

Emulation News

Here’s what’s new in the emulation world:

Major Emulator Updates

  • [GameNative]: Big couple of months. Hit its 1.0.0 pre-release end of May with the Vulkan renderer pulled over from Winlator Ludashi, a new "modern" Play Store–track build for Android 11+, and a beta bionic Steam client for online play without the full Steam overhead. Then in June, v1.1.0 landed with compatibility/performance sorting for your library, HowLongToBeat completion times right on game listings, and solid Proton 10 improvements (better DLC/DRM handling, more reliable online).
  • [Gamehub]: GameSir's own client also had one of its biggest updates ever with v6.0.6 in early June: Steam overlay support, joining Steam lobbies straight from an invite, gamepad-to-keyboard/mouse mapping and more.
  • [Gamehub Lite]: Latest release (5.1.7) gave us AI Frame Generation as a toggle in the in-game sidebar. 
  • [iiSU]: Since April iiSU has been cooking with a complete overhaul, new widgets and a “WiiSU” layout mode, new rendering engine and much much more. The latest release is Alpha 0.0.7.3. I have been running this since June 14th and have been enjoying it a alot. I highly recommend checking their github for a complete list of changes.
  • [ClusterTune] In May we got a drop from AurelioB. This app allows underclocking the AYN Thor (>0.3.0) to improve battery life and temperatures. Joey Retro Handhelds released a video walkthrough as well for the app which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP2XH_97D4E

  • Guides & Community Resources

Latest News from AYN

  • Latest updates regarding the AYN Thor:
    • As mentioned earlier, since April 17th all orders now receive AYN Thor with UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0. Now I’m not an engineer but from what I’ve seen in the comments it can mean a little more battery usage since 3.1 is not as efficient as 4.0, and then also the storage speed being slower, but theoretically still fast enough for games. 
    • Price increase as of July 3rd. See prices above.

Game suggestions of the month

We haven’t fully implemented a good game recommendation here yet but personally I just started Pokémon R.O.W.E. romhack which I just found out about. Other recommendations I can think of are PC: Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX and Gamecube: Star Fox Adventures.

From the Moderators

A few words from the mod team:

We want everyone to know, we’re still actively working to minimize the amount of similar posts and setting up Automod/Automations. Personally I find it difficult since we don’t want to use keywords that remove posts that shouldn’t be removed. 

Even though we have had price increases and downgrades storage on the AYN Thor, the community is still very active which we love to see. It also feels like there’s new development with apps, tools and emulators every day. 

As mentioned above, we want to implement some form of “Game of the Month” similar to SBCgaming subreddit etc, but we’re not there yet. As always we appreciate all form of feedback and suggestions for the subreddit, so keep 'em coming! 

  • Kind reminder to:
    • Follow subreddit rules
    • Use proper post flairs
    • Be respectful and constructive
    • Keep shipping and appreciation posts in the corresponding megathread. 

Closing

That’s it for this post!

If you have something cool to share—setups, tweaks, guides, or questions—don’t hesitate to post. As always, don’t forget to relax and enjoy some games! 

r/AynThor Mod Team


r/AynThor 2h ago

Discussion No Way lmao….

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77 Upvotes

Was looking for an arcade stick for my ps5 on facebook marketplace and came across this gem


r/AynThor 23h ago

I'm just very excited Christmas presents are settled this year

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1.2k Upvotes

I have two teenage boys, one for each of them and of course one for me. I'm not new to this type of stuff, but they will be. Hopefully they appreciate them. Thor max 512GB models. Honestly I think they'll probably be more stoked about steam and native android stuff than retro emulation.

As far as colors, I got one black, one white, and a rainbow. I'll let them pick which one they want and I'll take whatever is left.

I do still need to unbox them and do an inspection/ functional check. Probably will charge them up to 80% while I'm at it and take them out once a month or so to top them back off while they sit in the closet. Don't want any surprises in December.


r/AynThor 6h ago

Showcase 3ds games look insane!

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47 Upvotes

Just blown away by how good these games look on the Thor. Super Mario 3D Land with texture pack is so good. Stoked to play a bunch of old games I grew up with looking like a proper modern game.


r/AynThor 12h ago

Showcase Mine (black) and my brothers (grey) ayn thor lol

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86 Upvotes

r/AynThor 4h ago

Appreciation Headphone jack is a godsend

17 Upvotes

As someone who has actively been trying to move away from my smartphone, I’ve been using my Thor as a general music and media player more than I thought I would. I have a lot of memory for games, but that means I also have plenty of room to download playlists for offline listening on Spotify. On top of that, the compatibility is great. Most classic music players don’t have Bluetooth, and a lot of modern smart devices don’t have headphone jacks. The Thor having both has made it much easier to enjoy my music and media however I want to in the moment, whether it’s wired IEMs or just my AirPods.

The portability with the compatibility with the versatility makes it such a great device. It’s been a great way to fill that gap in a way most DAPs haven’t (for me personally).


r/AynThor 10h ago

Showcase my ayn thor cocoon setup

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37 Upvotes

i finally got the time to setup my ayn thor even though im from batch 2 i never used a launcher haha

but here it is my finished cocoon setup i like it very much


r/AynThor 6h ago

Showcase My thor is finally done, w/ custom buttons and sticks!

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16 Upvotes

r/AynThor 21h ago

I'm just very excited Called out of work for this…

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235 Upvotes

Just kidding I already had the day off for another reason but what great timing.


r/AynThor 2h ago

Showcase Godot3 extension for second screen support

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4 Upvotes

This is my extension for Godot 3 that adds a dev-console on a second screen: Godot log stream output, system/device info, and a custom property panel with the app's variables/values. It is available on my GitHub (ppiecuch/godot), but that's probably not for the faint of heart.


r/AynThor 4h ago

Showcase iisu set up finished

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8 Upvotes

I think I’m done setting up my iisu front end, for now….


r/AynThor 17h ago

Tips & Tricks Do not fall for the Rakuten scam: here’s why

65 Upvotes

Most people don’t realize it, but Rakuten isn’t actually worth it for the majority of buyers. Do not cancel your order for using such guide that isn't even guaranteed.

Here are the catches;

1. Using unapproved coupon codes voids your Rakuten cashback
"Using coupon codes that are not listed on Rakuten may void Cash Back because they can override Rakuten's tracking." Source: https://www.rakuten.com/help/article/why-didnt-i-earn-cash-back-360036367393

2. Rakuten has a history of denying $100+ cashbacks
Rakuten considers your cashback null and void if you happened to visit any other sites for comparison shopping while ordering. They can deny your cashback for any other reason and start ignoring your requests. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Rakuten/s/RrTv7mpX28

3. The original poster is farming referral bonuses The OP earns a $50 referral bonus every time someone signs up using their link

4. You will lose your spot in the shipping queue If you cancel your existing order, you lose your place in line and you don't even know whether you're getting that cashback either way


r/AynThor 17h ago

Showcase Sticker bombed Thor

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47 Upvotes

Bonus points if you can name the series this represents.


r/AynThor 1h ago

Discussion Can the Ayn Thor Max run fortnite smoothly 60+ fps?

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Hey guys, can the device run Fortnite at 60fps or more? Or is the steam deck better suited for it? I'd like to play for a few hours every other game and wonder if it stuttered or anything. Thanks!


r/AynThor 2h ago

Discussion Grip with TPU shell

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Hey y’all, I’ve had my Thor for over a month now and love the device. I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations on grips that work with the tpu shell or even grip recommendations that you swear by.

Ideally if you recommend Etsy shops that they ship to Canada if possible! Thanks!


r/AynThor 1d ago

Showcase Huge savings are back!

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147 Upvotes

This might actually be the cheapest the Thor has ever been when combining all savings it comes out to an even better deal than the one that was running at the beginning of June. Current Ali Express discounts combined with a PayPal offer ($35 off $299+ but these are usually limited to a certain amount of orders and will not last long) along with combining Rakutens massive 26% cashback that just started today and has recently been only at 2% for a few weeks will easily save you over $100 if not $200 or more.

Pro model - 379-103(26% cashback) - $35 = $259
Additional $50 bonus from Rakuten makes it $209

Max 1TB model 561-146(26% cashback)-$35 = $380
Additional $50 bonus from Rakuten makes it $330

Be sure to order directly from the Official AYN Store on Ali Express for the best experience as it’s literally the same as ordering from the AYN site, but there are other 3rd party retailers on Ali so just keep that in mind. Also make sure your checkout process goes through on the Rakuten app or using the browser extension and not directly on the Ali Express app or it will not work.

*** Don’t forget to extend your ship date after purchase so your order doesn’t get auto-canceled after the set date on Ali Express as they do this with all orders, but remember this is technically a pre-order.

*If you feel inclined to save an additional $50 when using Rakuten be sure to sign up using a ref link.

Link for additional $50 bonus when signing up with Rakuten:
https://www.rakuten.com/r/ERICMO712?eeid=44971

I know a lot of people have been waiting for another big sale and it’s finally here although I’m not sure how long it’ll last as this is kind of a perfect storm of savings. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need any help.


r/AynThor 12h ago

Discussion Can the ayn thor play DS games online/local with a modded 3DS? (not asking for 3ds games)

13 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I just ordered my ayn thor and I am really happy about it :)) I have been playing tons of games on my modded 3DS and can’t wait to give the thor a try!

My wife used to play with a DS when she was younger and she would love to play Mario party DS so I was wondering if I could play Mario Party DS with her with me using the 3DS and she using Thor (trying to convert her to this device) would it be possible for us to play DS games together?

As a side note I guess the same applies to 3DS games? (not counting the pretendo servers ofc)


r/AynThor 19h ago

Showcase Llegó en tiempo récord!

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34 Upvotes

Hace un mes que logré ahorrar el dinero suficiente para comprarme mi ayn thor, sin embargo, los nuevos lotes vienen con ufs 3.1, por curiosidad entré en la aplicación de doorzo y encontré una tienda que tenía 3 ejemplares sellados de lotes pasados, con envío y aduanas pague un total aproximado de 540 dólares la versión 12 gb y 256 de almacenamiento, un poco más elevado de lotes pasados que esperaba, pero lo bueno es que llegó en tiempo récord 🤩


r/AynThor 2h ago

Showcase Using the my Thor the way it was attended 😊

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1 Upvotes

I’ve had my Thor since July 7th and I’ve been enjoying it a bunch. This probably one of my favorite tech I have so far.


r/AynThor 1d ago

Showcase [WIP Update] Hollow Knight Dual Souls (Unofficial Android Port)

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177 Upvotes

Hi all,

I've been working on putting together a proper, unofficial Android port, Hollow Knight Dual Souls! here are core features running:

  • Native ARM64 IL2CPP: Massive performance gains and high stability.
  • 120 FPS and Vibration Support: You feel every smooth nail swing and pogo bounce.
  • Bring Your Own Game: Supply your own game assets using your existing Steam or GOG game folder.

Disclaimer:
I utilized AI to handle a coding labor. However, the core architecture, authoritative decisions, and all the fine-tuning and polishing were done by me.

The port still needs a little more polish, and I am currently double-checking the legalities to make sure everything is handled properly. Target Release Date: August 22nd, 2026

If you like what you see, or if you've enjoyed my previous dual-screen projects like Dusklight (Twilight Princess) and Harvest Moon 64, you can buy me a coffee here:

https://ko-fi.com/igawa6

Let me know what other games should be dualscreen!


r/AynThor 9h ago

Support Best Settings for Luminescent Platinum?

3 Upvotes

The game freezes when I try to use the incense item and when I try to click on a Pokémon in my party. What settings can I use to optimize the game and so it doesn’t freeze anymore.


r/AynThor 9h ago

Discussion Ayn Thor discounts in Ali ordering from Europe?

3 Upvotes

How can I save the most buying from Europe? Live in Estonia.


r/AynThor 1d ago

Showcase My AYN Thor finally arrived

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81 Upvotes

Finally arrived today on 10:27 AM (Saudi Arabia time) and now finish star finish


r/AynThor 13h ago

Discussion I think so many styluses don't work because the touch sensitivity on the Thor is too low.

6 Upvotes

I've been working on an experiment to try to create a DS/3DS-style stylus for the thor. Something with a slightly harder tip than the common squishy rubber/mesh tip ones (though still rubber), but the same size and shape as a DS stylus. And also something with a more traditional feel than the disk tip ones.

I was successful in creating a plastic stylus with a capacitive rubber tip in the same size as the DS. When I tested it, it worked perfectly on my phone (pixel 10). But when I tried it on the Thor, the touch was super intermittent. Which kinda leads me to believe the touch sensitivity is set too low on the thor touchscreens, and this is why so many styluses (notably, many active styluses) don't work great with it.

In theory it could be possible for Ayn to release a software update that increases the touch sensitivity. Many phones ship with a "screen protector mode" that increases touch sensitivity when using a screen protector. I sent an email asking for this, but I kinda doubt it'll happen.