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Traveling with the AYN Thor

Retro Game Corps

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I recently went on travel and the AYN Thor was the only handheld I brought with me. Let's discuss the experience!

Buy one here: https://tinyurl.com/ThorRGC

Review video: AYN Thor In-Depth Review
Impressions video: AYN Thor Impressions: No Dealbreakers
Dual screen handheld starter guide: Dual Screen Handheld Starter Guide
KONKR Pocket Fit review: KONKR Pocket Fit Review: Unexpectedly GREAT

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Genki energy pack: https://www.genkithings.com/products/...
8-inch charging cable: https://amzn.to/3XESy0A
UGREEN battery: https://amzn.to/4ptm2e4

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
00:58 why the Thor?
02:13 my backpack
04:08 travel observations
05:50 battery pack
08:15 what I played
11:42 some compromises
13:13 summary and conclusion

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#AYN #AYNThor #emulation #retrohandheld #gaming #travel

20 Comments

@RetroGameCorps Creator 9 months ago Pinned

Update: I finished Sea of Stars, 27 hours total (for the standard ending). I will probably wait a bit before trying for the alternate ending and DLC

@o-_-ojb 9 months ago

I do get a little self conscious playing on my cutting board 😂

@nerdpill6776 9 months ago

"Ross honey, look Mount Fuji!...." "one sec almost done this level".....

@godminnette2 9 months ago

I bought a backpack from a gun manufacturer recently, and it's been awesome. It has a "quick draw" pocket which is perfect for a clamshell handheld, lol. I put my Anbernic SP in there.

@DrSpider75 9 months ago

Thank you for showing me offline mode. Now I can play gamehub games on the train.

@SirFrijoles 9 months ago

Great video! For some reason, your stickers stuck out to me the whole time, I was thinking "Russ, you already do so much for the community AND you have stickers for people who come say hi???" A man of the people!

@kenzosrevenge8451 9 months ago

I really appreciate you mentioning the whole "non-descript" thing. I'm super self conscious and even when I pull something out like my switch 2 I feel someone is like "damn look at him using that baby super computer"

@pixelpuppy 9 months ago

Couple years ago I went to Japan with the Miyoo Mini, and a Switch. The Miyoo Mini was a godsend for portability, especially with all the walking and waiting in lines. The Switch was relegated to on the plane, train, and hotel. I feel like the Thor is the perfect blend of both devices, much like the 3ds was.

@retrotasticgamer 9 months ago

Completely agree, Thor is so easy to chuck in a bag and off you go. Have a trip coming up early next year and was thinking about taking the Legion Go S but might just take the Thor.

@godminnette2 9 months ago

7:54 you might want to do a test between these two batteries. Many compact, high capacity batteries have a lower amount of true charging capacity than their larger counterparts, as they lose a lot more of their energy to heat.

@robertwendal5894 9 months ago

Love my Thor, finally was able to use your set up guide this morning for 3ds, I appreciate the literal 4 minute set up to perfect Azahar gameplay.

@TheDJDUCK01 9 months ago

I have the same backpack and love it! I was living in Japan teaching English last year and picked it up there. Was perfect for full days on the go, hopping between trains/busses and super comfortable/ergonomic. Definitely cant recommend it enough to anyone considering buying one :)

Also cannot be stated enough how many pockets it has. So good!

@xXsoultaker11Xx 9 months ago

There is something wonderful about a Sunday morning RGC video drop

@Zyql4 9 months ago (edited)

THE SMILE ON MY FACE WHEN I SAW THAT BACKPACK, I have been looking for a backpack like that for YEARS and then i found it. I love how its not techy looking but has ample pockets and so much compartments for storage. I've had it for about 2 years now I take that thing everywhere i love it.

Fjällräven Raven 28

Edit: Typo and Added backpack model

@mikegiron3071 9 months ago

Something that may help for travel. Rather than the foam insert, I bought a pack of adhesive silicone door bumpers, 6mm x 2mm. Stick a bumper on both bottom corners to support the closed screen without having to remove and stow the insert. If you have the TPU grips, place it on first to find a good place for the silicone bumpers that doesn't interfere, I like just under the speaker holes

@jasoncyip 9 months ago

I’m literally traveling with a Ayn Thor right now and this video pops up. Ayn Thor is soooo amazing for size, battery life, and durability.

@Xacris 9 months ago

Really been loving my Thor, it is definitely becoming my favorite handheld to take around. I got a 3D printed grip on etsy that gives it better ergonomics while not bulking it up too much, it's in a really nice middle ground now!

@3up3rn0va 9 months ago

I ordered a Thor and I’m really excited to get my hands on it! But I know it’s from China so I’ll have to wait a while 😭 oh well. I have so many other handhelds I can play with! Great videos love the channel. You’ve influenced many of my purchases.

@Daniel-fi7jp 9 months ago

I've been far too sick this week, thanks for the Thor video Russ! It's going to go well with this tea and honey

@if_dots 9 months ago

fun to see a onebag setup on this channel! I use the osprey daylite expandable and brought it with me on several trips as my only bag this year, it's awesome too :) it's surprisingly relaxing to know that you just have the single bag.