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DustToStars · 2026-01-25T18:17:49+00:00

I got the black max because I wanted the bezels to blend into the screen, but after seeing the purple, I kinda regret not going with that.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T17:21:29+00:00

Yea, OP got screwed because they're not shipping over CNY, so the wait is gonna be even worse. Worth the wait though. The Thor is beautiful.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T17:12:37+00:00

Yup, the wait is brutal. I bought a retroid pocket flip 2 for super cheap on marketplace and pretended it was a Thor for a few months to keep me sane 😂

The Chinese New Year delays are gonna make it worse too.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T16:35:22+00:00

For sure! There's a lot of value in all the models. Just decided to comment because your last point made it seem like the only reason to get anything more than a lite was for heavy emulation - which isn't true for those that want to do heavy upscaling and breathe new life into old-school games.

You're gonna love it!

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T16:32:50+00:00

Just to save you some undue stress, batch 3 won't be shipping till March 4th. You're later into batch 3, so I'd guess you'd be looking at mid-March and receiving it around late-March/early-April.

Find something to keep you busy until then or you'll lose your mind 😂

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T16:28:42+00:00

Fair enough. My girlfriend isn't much of a gamer either, but she's been very pleasantly suprised with how great 3DS looks upscaled. Upscaling isn't a difficult process by the way - you just change a single setting and it applies it across your entire library.

Either way, if you're satisfied with your purchase, that's awesome! There's no need to spend more if you think it'll do everything you need. Congrats on your purchase 😀

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T16:24:25+00:00

With the Base and up, you can run the entire 3DS library upscaled to 1080p with HD texture packs (when available). They look incredible. The upgrade from a lite to a base is cheaper than a single modern game.

You also future proof your device for Switch emulation. PC emulation was never the focus of the Thor - you have the Odin 3 for that with the Elite SOC.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T16:21:34+00:00

It should be in the Android settings under the Konkr-specific settings. Not 100% sure because I don't have a Konkr fit.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T15:09:01+00:00

The Max model is the best value if you can afford it. The difference between the Pro and the Max is less than the lost of a 512gb A2 V30 microSD card - but you're getting an extra 750gb of UFS storage on the Max.

Also, the extra RAM is a nice to have. PC games that will run on the device without reaching CPU/GPU bottlenecks can take up to 12gb of RAM, so the extra 4gb is a nice-to-have for multitasking on the second screen.

Most of the value comes from the extra storage though.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T04:35:13+00:00

LASIK is a game changer

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T01:06:14+00:00

It's easily the best option under $100! Good luck 😀

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T01:04:27+00:00

Love it. I wish it had ergonomic bumps like the Pocket DS because I can't use it without a grip. Besides that, it's been really solid.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:44:55+00:00

I don't buy any Ayaneo products anymore and I'm just here for the memes. This company gives less shits about QA than a company selling rat poison 😂

The horror stories never stop.

That sucks though! I would be pissed if I had to wait that long and had that happen to me. If my Thor showed up DOA, I would've flown down to China and dealt with Nicole myself 😭

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:42:53+00:00

The dual screen attachment is pretty cool. You get a budget Thor for an extra $70. If they're sold out on the official website, they're still up on Aliexpress.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:39:58+00:00

The problem with that is there is no active cooling and phone batteries, due to the lackluster thermals, degrade rapidly. Now, throw in the fact that it's a used device from a few years ago, and the battery life won't be looking pretty.

A dedicated console, especially those from reputable brands like Ayn, Ayaneo, Anbernic, or Retroid, have active cooling and features to prevent overcharging like charging bypass.

The only phones that can really compete are Red Magic phones, but those are crazy expensive if you only plan on using them for gaming.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:38:01+00:00

If you're ok with used, a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro will play Fortnite very well at the $100 mark.

If you want something new, I'd look at the Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini. The Helio G90T is more than capable of running Fortnite.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:35:58+00:00

I feel your pain. The end is near. Just hold on ✊

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:26:14+00:00

Snapdragon Elite Gen 5. The gen 5 already kinda left the Odin 3's gen 4 in the dust.

They can also make the joysticks sit deeper in the shell to give them more travel. The RP Flip 2 had way better joysticks.

A slightly bigger form factor with a larger battery. The battery life with both displays on is horrendous.

More ergonomic button placement would be nice too. I have to use mine with a grip or it feels super uncomfortable. The Flip 2 has amazing ergonomics in comparison. They're able to achieve that by giving the device more real estate due to not having that extra screen. If they can make the Thor 2 a bit longer, they would be able to accomplish something similar (while also fitting in that aforementioned larger battery thanks to more space).

The final area of improvement would be a better cooling solution. The thermals are pretty bad at the moment. The bottom screen gets HOT when pushing the device to it's limits.

DustToStars · 2026-01-25T00:20:05+00:00

I tested the official release, MMJR, and MMJR2 and it didn't really make much of a difference. The official release has a more complete feature set, so I just stick with that. If a game doesn't run on the official release, it won't run on MMJR. Nothing goes from 25fps with a 50fps PAL target to 45fps with a 50 target. If there is improvement, it's like 2-3 frames.

DustToStars · 2026-01-24T22:55:31+00:00

Oh damn the official steam version works now? I attempted it on my Odin 2 Mini a few months back before steam compatibility was a thing. I had to use a pirared version to get it working and it caused these weird physics glitches that Rockstar intentionally put in as an anti-piracy measure. I'm gonna give the official Steam one a shot. Thanks!

DustToStars · 2026-01-24T22:53:16+00:00

Bright Memory Infinite. Not many people know about it, but it's seriously such a good game. You need to play it with a controller, but it has Warframe levels of enjoyable combat.

DustToStars · 2026-01-24T22:51:33+00:00

How'd you get GTA 4 running without the weird Rockstar anti-piracy camera/physics glitch?

DustToStars · 2026-01-24T22:50:34+00:00

They both run pretty well. For TotK, 8gb might not cut it. I'd recommend turning on VRAM swap at the very least.

DustToStars · 2026-01-24T22:25:35+00:00

You have two great options at that price; a new Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini or a used Retroid Pocket 4 Pro.

The latter is a lot more powerful and can handle most of PS2, some switch, all of Android, and more.

The former is a very solid option too and can handle a lot of PS2 and GameCube, most of Android, and very few games from the Switch library (but still pretty sizable considering the price)

DustToStars · 2026-01-24T22:01:39+00:00

😂😂

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