AYN Odin 3 and Thor could be the upgrade that retro gamers have been waiting for
Both devices are confirmed to be Android handhelds, and not x86.
More information about the devices will be released in the coming weeks.
AYN's Odin 2 handheld lineup has been extremely popular, primarily due to the decently capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 on board, which makes them perfect for emulating demanding retro consoles like the Nintendo Switch and others. However, there's no denying that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 could soon be eclipsed by the much more powerful Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 on devices like the AYANEO Pocket S2. There's good news, though, as AYN is preparing a refresh for the Odin 2 in the form of the AYN Odin 3, alongside an entirely new handset, the AYN Thor.
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AYN just dropped a teaser for Thor and Odin 3 on their Instagram page:
The teaser mentions 'next gen features arrived,' and the Chinese text below it roughly translates into 'The future is here.' Curiously, the teaser mentions today's date in YYYYMMDD format (commonly used in China), so we don't know when the devices will be released.
AYN confirmed in their official Discord server that neither device is x86; both run Android. The company has also said they will release information about Thor in the coming week and then Odin 3 afterward.
The standard AYN Odin was released in 2023, with early backers receiving their units in December 2023. AYN followed up with the Odin 2 Mini in the middle of 2024 and the Odin 2 Portal in late 2024. We're overdue for a refresh for the base Odin 2, and the time is just right for a powerful upgrade.
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