Key Takeaways
1. AYN Thor features dual-screen functionality, allowing users to run a game on one screen while streaming video on another, with an easy content-switching Focus Mode menu.
2. The device showcases strong emulation capabilities, running games from the Nintendo DS and 3DS, with gameplay on the larger screen and supporting information on the smaller display.
3. Customizable settings include Fan Control options and three performance settings that can be switched with a button press.
4. Users can personalize joystick LED colors and brightness through a quick settings shortcut, with a color wheel available for customization.
5. The software is still in development, with room for improvement, and the AYN Thor is available for pre-order starting at $249.
There’s still a month left before shipping begins for the AYN Thor, but AYN continues to tease us with fresh updates. Following the release of several live images, they have now shared a video that demonstrates the device in action. This clip also provides insight into how the software operates.
Device Features in Action
In the initial minute of the video, posted on AYN’s official YouTube channel, the AYN Thor is displayed running a game on one screen while simultaneously streaming a video on another. Viewers can see that users will have the ability to easily switch content between the two screens using the Focus Mode menu. This menu allows users to lock the focus on either display or set it to automatic, where the main screen is the one that gets tapped.
Emulation Capabilities
The video also features the handheld emulating games from the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS. The larger screen showcases the gameplay, while the smaller display provides relevant information like maps.
AYN emphasizes some quick settings, including Fan Control, which gives users the option to choose between smart mode, sports mode, or a custom mode. Users can also switch between three performance settings with just a button press.
Customizable LED Options
Moreover, the AYN Thor will include a quick settings shortcut for the joystick’s LED menu. Users can either pick a preset color or choose from a color wheel located on the left side of the screen. The menu also allows for adjustments to the brightness and contrast of the LEDs.
Although not explicitly mentioned, there was a sneak peek of a quick settings shortcut for enabling bypass charging. AYN has labeled this feature Direct Power Supply, which should permit the AYN Thor to draw power directly from a wall adapter instead of relying on the battery when plugged in. A similar feature called “charging separation” is currently available on the AYN Odin 2, which can be found on Amazon for $339.
Final Thoughts on Software
When compared to the software on the Ayaneo Pocket DS, the AYN Thor seems less refined. However, since AYN indicates that the software displayed in the video is not the final version, there’s still potential for enhancements.
The AYN Thor is now up for pre-order, with prices starting at $249, available on the AYN website.
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