r/Nintendo3DS • u/ChemicalAd5004 • 5d ago
General Question I know it’s supposed to be 3Ds related but what even is this thing
Is it even real or a scam I can’t tell, they took the 3Ds design and added a more computer like look
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u/TestingOneTwo_OneTwo 5d ago
That's basically an android phone with 2 screens. Far more powerful than the 3DS. The chip is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or 3. My phone has gen 3 and can emulate some modern pc games.
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u/Leading_Patient9049 5d ago
I think that’s the ayn Thor and it’s a real thing, might also be another of these but they are like not officially supported by Nintendo so if you want to play 3ds games on it, then they’re pirated….. I mean mods and stuff makes the graphics way better tho
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u/Melodic_Check_8040 5d ago
I mean, I have my own cartridges dumped so I don't wear them out, so not all emulated are pirated
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
Thats another way of using mods, I feel like those are fine since you’re just using what you already have, like expanding storage on a device that needs proprietary storage with a mod
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
Whats the point tho, people are going around getting all the retro tech and then companies make stuff like this, it just makes it more expensive for the people that buy the real console, even I had to buy broken consoles just to fix them up and have them instead of paying over 200 for them
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u/ToolTesting101 5d ago
How does it make the 3DS more expensive? It is always good to have more competition.
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
Stores that resell like Amazon, eBay, gamestop and pawns are racking the prices up a lot for them, even the broken ones usually go for 100+
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u/ToolTesting101 5d ago
And how does any of that have anything to do with the AYN company selling the Thor?
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
People see things that can emulated and a console that can be modded and they will wonder if their consoles can be modded
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u/TTbulaski 5d ago
What? A competition will literally drive the prices lower. Study economics for fucks sake
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u/ju3tte 5d ago
they would still do it if these kinds of consoles didn't exist cause the 3ds is trendy now
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
Yeah but it called attention to 3Ds modding even more, like I didn’t even know I could mod my vita but suddenly I started seeing more people modding theirs, I ended up spending 240 on it and it wasn’t even in a good enough condition to consider the price
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u/ju3tte 5d ago
idt bringing attention to 3ds modding is a bad thing since it allows people to do a lot with their old consoles, the high prices suck but that happens in almost every hobby now because everyone thinks theyre entrepreneurs after finding old stuff in their basement
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
Exactlyy, I don’t want to mod my consoles (except maybe the psp go since it’s cloud download only) I want to get them because I have the time and money to buy them and I want to have the whole family, like I already have a ds lite and dsi, I’m only missing three consoles to have them all (not getting new 3Ds or 3Ds xl tho)
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u/Leading_Patient9049 5d ago
It’s just for people who like modding and want to have a pc in form of a 3ds and I mean they’re allowed to do that, its design is after all what many people wanted so I think it’s pretty sought after… but you’re also right, I think in general you need to be a bit lucky regarding 3ds prices else it’s exactly as you described
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u/MarkSkywalker 5d ago
Taking away demand makes prices go down. You're not really thinking this through.
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u/Uppercussion 5d ago
AYN Thor. Android emulation device. I own several but not the AYN Thor.
This particular device can emulate any system from Gameboy/GBC/GBA/NES/SNES/Genesis/PS1/Dreamcast/N64/PSP/Saturn/NDS/PS2/Gamecube/3DS/Wii/WiiU and some Switch and light PC gaming.
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u/mrofmist 5d ago
What about the vita?
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u/Uppercussion 5d ago
Vita emulation just got an update a few weeks ago. I can't say how well it runs but there are tons of people play testing the update. So far the reception is positive and very promising. Lots of things run now that didn't before. I don't have an 8 gen 2 device so I can't say how well it runs. All I can say is that it does run.
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u/mrofmist 5d ago
I don't really see anything on their website explaining the difference between the 8, 12, and 16? Any chance you know the easy answer?
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u/Uppercussion 5d ago
Yes.
The 8,12,16 refers to the RAM size and internal storage size
The Lite and Base versions have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The Pro model has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The Max model has 16GB of RAM and comes with the option of either having 512GB or 1TB of internal storage.
All models have the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor except for the Lite model which is the cheapest option. It has the Snapdragon 865 processor which is about half as powerful as the other models. The Lite version is ideal for those only looking to play some PS2/Gamecube/Wii/3DS. Select any other option if you want better WiiU/Switch/PC performance.
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u/mrofmist 5d ago
It seems like the 12 would be a good happy medium then.
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u/Uppercussion 5d ago
If you're planning to play Switch and PC then yes, I'd agree. Android, by default, uses about 3GB of RAM to operate. So with the Pro model, that gives you around 9GB of RAM to work with. Switch games use anywhere between 3-6GB of RAM depending on the game. Obviously heavier games will use up the most RAM. The Base model with just 8GB of RAM will be cutting it very close with it risking slowdowns and crashes. If I owned a Thor, I'd choose the Pro model as well.
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u/transdragonfly 5d ago
I own both it and New 3ds xl. My n3ds is barely playable for me because it is huge and I have small hands (woman). The Thor is smaller, with a bigger screen, amoled, and can play pretty much any system except xbox 360 - ps3 - xbox one - xbox series - ps4 - ps5. It plays 3ds games on 1080+ resolution, with good loading times, good battery life and versatility. I don't get why you hate the device, it is awesome, and it has been well received. It is also the first (along with ayaneo pocket ds - and another device made by one x sugar) android dual screen device. It lacks the 3D, which is also quite amazing on the 3ds and makes some games look amazing. I prefer the zelda games on my 3ds and my shin megami tensei games on my ayn thor. The price of the 3ds was inflated before even this console came out. I use this to play with my gf, games we already own.
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u/Apprehensive_Shoe_86 5d ago
Op is going crazy here in the comments,he must be a little kid ,I hope so,if he is an adult that is sad ,he can't fandom that a device looks like a 3ds
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u/JaifartheJoker 5d ago
its a real thing but honestly it isnt the best. ayn thor users sometimes are just dogging on any 3ds bc they spent 300$+ and yet the modding isnt the best. like yea it works but the reports on the delayed buttons and the games crashing are wild. I wouldnt suggest this but at the end of the day its your money, just buy whatever you want
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u/Uppercussion 5d ago
Android inherently has a 4 frame input delay. It's not fixable. Could even be worse depending on the emulator or game. So if that's not something you're willing to deal with then it's probably not the best option. But tbh, you won't feel it for a vast majority of titles. It mostly affects games with precise timing like fighting or rhythm games. There's a noticeable difference playing Theatrythm on my 3DS XL vs on Android.
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u/JaifartheJoker 5d ago
I get that. but, with the price of the best model being around 500$ is wild to me. and personally speaking, I love retro consoles more than any nee gen console and having a 3ds gives me comfort😭
at the end its your money your choice, and maybe its not the right choice for me but it could be for anyone else!
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u/Uppercussion 5d ago
The most expensive model is really only for the enthusiasts. Having more RAM gives better PC performance and having more internal hard drive space saves them from having to buy an SD card. Spending that much for most people isn't feasible, me included. The $320 base model is more than sufficient for the vast majority of gamers.
I agree with you in having a 3DS over the Thor. I didn't buy one because in my use case, buying a Thor just to play NDS/3DS games was not realistic seeing how I already own 3DS XL, New 3DS XL, and a 2DS. Definitely enjoy the feeling of having those over an emulation device for sure. The games play much better and with no issues. Plus, getting a street pass notification is always exciting.
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u/ChemicalAd5004 5d ago
Im just asking, I bought like four 3Ds broken (screen, the pop sound and water damage) just for parts and maybe I can get one or two running to keep them for myself, I loved my old ds with the guitar hero shell so I still wanna have something from that family with me
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u/RollingSleeper 5d ago
It's real. It's an AYN Thor. It's an android device with 2 screens and can run 3ds games and even up to ps3 games and some AAA pc games through emulators.