StereoVsn
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Nice! Hopefully they will have your Max version hopping as well.
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Retro Handhelds |OT| Is that a Tiger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
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MooMilk2929
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good to hear
graywolf323
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106 away from me for the Black Max
Whoop! I'm 1257. It's on the way!
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StereoVsn
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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
They say the best retro handheld is the one you have. This project seems like it'll be pretty cool when it's all done.
github.com
While Switch emulators are nothing new, kinda cool to see a dedicated emulation frontend similar to iiSU being developed.
GitHub - tiicu/tiicu: The first custom emulation frontend for Nintendo Switch - a beautiful, intuitive interface built entirely in pure C++ for native performance and future cross-platform compatibility.
The first custom emulation frontend for Nintendo Switch - a beautiful, intuitive interface built entirely in pure C++ for native performance and future cross-platform compatibility. - tiicu/tiicu
github.com
While Switch emulators are nothing new, kinda cool to see a dedicated emulation frontend similar to iiSU being developed.
StereoVsn
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Oh this is very interesting. I may need to give this a shot on my OG Switch.They say the best retro handheld is the one you have. This project seems like it'll be pretty cool when it's all done.
GitHub - tiicu/tiicu: The first custom emulation frontend for Nintendo Switch - a beautiful, intuitive interface built entirely in pure C++ for native performance and future cross-platform compatibility.
The first custom emulation frontend for Nintendo Switch - a beautiful, intuitive interface built entirely in pure C++ for native performance and future cross-platform compatibility. - tiicu/tiicu
While Switch emulators are nothing new, kinda cool to see a dedicated emulation frontend similar to iiSU being developed.
Gamer79
Predicts the worst decade for Sony starting 2022
I rather just use my android phone, install RetroArch and emulators and then use this with your phone. Much more capable with the phone having better processor and ram
MooMilk2929
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mangmi air x uses android. Only 100 even.
Topher
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StereoVsn
Did you get in?
2026/1/26
AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1186xx--1219xx
AYN Thor Clear Purple Max: 1102xx--1139xx
AYN Thor White Pro: 1097xx--1279xx
Shipping Dashboard
2026/1/15 AYN Thor Rainbow Max: 1062xx--1114xx AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1050xx--1109xx 2026/1/19 AYN Thor Rainbow Max: 1114xx--1175xx 2026/1/20 AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1109xx--1147xx AYN Thor Black Pro: 1067xx--1094xx AYN Thor Black Max: 1067xx--1135xx 2026/1/21 AYN Thor White Pro...
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StereoVsn
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Yep, got shipping notification. So either late this week or early next week.
Did you get in?
2026/1/26
AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1186xx--1219xx
AYN Thor Clear Purple Max: 1102xx--1139xx
AYN Thor White Pro: 1097xx--1279xx
Shipping Dashboard
2026/1/15 AYN Thor Rainbow Max: 1062xx--1114xx AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1050xx--1109xx 2026/1/19 AYN Thor Rainbow Max: 1114xx--1175xx 2026/1/20 AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1109xx--1147xx AYN Thor Black Pro: 1067xx--1094xx AYN Thor Black Max: 1067xx--1135xx 2026/1/21 AYN Thor White Pro...www.ayntec.com
Topher
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StereoVsn
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Hopefully it sneaks in before yet another snow storm on the weekend.
Aurelius
Member
Very impressed with my new Retroid Pocket Classic after replacing my TrimUi Brick.
Today I was messing around with the settings in those emulators, and I'm slowly starting to understand them. Cores, shaders, filters, states, hotkeys. It's funny how a slightly larger screen and a reasonably familiar interface makes it more inviting to delve deeper.
I mainly bought it for old 2D games, but PS1 games are unexpectedly great too and look beautiful when upscaled to 2x to get rid of the blockiness. Makes a world of difference.
I'm playing Colin McRae again now.
Today I was messing around with the settings in those emulators, and I'm slowly starting to understand them. Cores, shaders, filters, states, hotkeys. It's funny how a slightly larger screen and a reasonably familiar interface makes it more inviting to delve deeper.
I mainly bought it for old 2D games, but PS1 games are unexpectedly great too and look beautiful when upscaled to 2x to get rid of the blockiness. Makes a world of difference.
I'm playing Colin McRae again now.
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MooMilk2929
Junior Member
Don't you miss analog sticks like most of the handhelds have?
Aurelius
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I also own a Steamdeck. It's great for emulation, especially for games from the PS2 onwards. But It's also a pretty big device. I wanted something smaller, more portable for Gameboy, SNES, Megadrive, PS1, and so on. With a square screen and no sticks. But the TrimUI Brick was just a bit too small and too limited in terms of OS. It also lacked an OLED screen which really makes a huge difference.
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Love the Colin McRae PS1 games. I remember seeing the first one running in a shop.Very impressed with my new Retroid Pocket Classic after replacing my TrimUi Brick.
Today I was messing around with the settings in those emulators, and I'm slowly starting to understand them. Cores, shaders, filters, states, hotkeys. It's funny how a slightly larger screen and a reasonably familiar interface makes it more inviting to delve deeper.
I mainly bought it for old 2D games, but PS1 games are unexpectedly great too and look beautiful when upscaled to 2x to get rid of the blockiness. Makes a world of difference.
I'm playing Colin McRae again now.
It was the game that persuaded me maybe the Saturn wasn't the best choice!
StereoVsn
Gold Member
There is a new bigger Brick that's apparently going to be released soon. No idea on specs.
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MooMilk2929
Junior Member
What is brick? Steam Deck?
poppabk
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Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
Just in case someone finds this useful I will say that somebody made a wrapper for scrcpy for the AYN Thor to capture both screens of the AYN Thor
github.com
GitHub - theswest/ThorCPY: Dual Screen Mirroring for the AYN Thor
Dual Screen Mirroring for the AYN Thor. Contribute to theswest/ThorCPY development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
StereoVsn
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That is pretty cool for folks who like to stream or record videos.Just in case someone finds this useful I will say that somebody made a wrapper for scrcpy for the AYN Thor to capture both screens of the AYN Thor
GitHub - theswest/ThorCPY: Dual Screen Mirroring for the AYN Thor
Dual Screen Mirroring for the AYN Thor. Contribute to theswest/ThorCPY development by creating an account on GitHub.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
It's not something I would personally use but I thought I should mention it here at least in case someone else finds it useful.
If you're sticking to low end stuff that's a fine approach but a Snapdragon 8 Elite on a Samsung S25 isn't going to give you the same performance as a Snapdragon 8 Elite on a AYN Odin 3 because Android phones don't have dedicated Fan to cool the unit and you're going to run into thermal throttling on normal Android phones if you try to emulate high end stuff.
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StereoVsn
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And also… I like having my phone used for you know… phone stuff
. Plus running emulation will eat through battery in no time.
JackHanma
Member
Gonna eventually pull the trigger on an Odin 3. Probably will be my last device for awhile. Holding out for the Ultra model with 24 gigs of ram. It will probably be readily available by April so I still have a considerable amount of time. Until then I have the Odin 2 Max which is a fantastic handheld in its own right but man that Amoled screen just keeps screaming out at me.
graywolf323
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2026/1/27
AYN Thor Rainbow Max: 1258xx--1286xx
AYN Thor Clear Purple Max: 1139xx--1153xx
AYN Thor Clear Purple Pro: 1117xx--1156xx
AYN Thor Black Max: 1190xx--1267xx
so close, my Black Max is 1296
AYN Thor Rainbow Max: 1258xx--1286xx
AYN Thor Clear Purple Max: 1139xx--1153xx
AYN Thor Clear Purple Pro: 1117xx--1156xx
AYN Thor Black Max: 1190xx--1267xx
so close, my Black Max is 1296
Topher
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BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
I have it in black and it's not noticeable to me. I wipe the screens down every few days anyway, but I have also been using it a ton.
CrustyBritches
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Had a leftover return credit from AliExpress for the R36 with the damage packaging, so I bought an emerald green MagicX Zero 40. 
It was $60 with free US shipping. Ended up being around $38 after return credit. Will report back.
It was $60 with free US shipping. Ended up being around $38 after return credit. Will report back.
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graywolf323
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MooMilk2929
Junior Member
i have no idea what those numbers mean
Topher
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Mine is in the 1370s. So close!
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
If the potential smudginess bothers you then just buy a matte vynal decal to get rid of the problem:
graywolf323
Member
personally I ordered this Dragon Quest themed one
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
I wish he would make more different ones for the Rainbow Thor because all he has for that color is The Legend of Zelda and a plain one.personally I ordered this Dragon Quest themed one
I would pay extra for a Pokemon one or SNES one but I DM the guy and he said he's not interested in custom orders unfortunately.
So right now I don't have a bottom vynal skin.
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graywolf323
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Proteus Maximus
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My latest addition (Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini 3GB/64GB- £74.55)
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Topher
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graywolf323
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Topher
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graywolf323
Member
2026/1/29
AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1219xx--1291xx
AYN Thor Black Max: 1267xx--1300xx
AYN Thor Black Pro: 1195xx--1232xx
AYN Thor Rainbow Pro: 1219xx--1291xx
AYN Thor Black Max: 1267xx--1300xx
AYN Thor Black Pro: 1195xx--1232xx
graywolf323
Member
ES-DE is one of the best, check out Retro Game Corps for a guide for what device type you have for some other good recommendations
Retro Game Corps
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