Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here is a full starter guide for the AYN Thor, which will walk you through the setup process from start to finish. Yes, it's a long one, but just follow the chapters and take it one bite at a time. You've got this.
Written guide with all the links: retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/27/dual-screen-android-handheld-guide
Buy an AYN Thor here: tinyurl.com/ThorRGC
Official Thor accessories: tinyurl.com/AYN-accessory
3D-printed Thor grips: etsy.com/listing/4400684107/ayn-thor-grip-ergonomic-3d-printed-built
Favorite stylus (use code RETROSTYLUS for 30% off): etsy.com/listing/4389860171/small-gaming-stylus-solid-aluminum-retro
Resources:
AYN Thor review video: youtu.be/DeGFRB0Mor8
Thor updated review: youtu.be/9b9kuFcFblg
Traveling with Thor video: youtu.be/fMd9giC6AYc
AYN Thor grips video: youtu.be/Gh0ro3FhvnQ
Stylus video: youtu.be/BoYp30Meki0
GameNative guide: youtu.be/a9ZlYhgnI-g
Cocoon frontend guide: youtu.be/sTs4sHhPwEY
Streaming guide: youtu.be/qjFE1JMdxm4
Pixel Guide app: https://pixelguide.app/
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:08 finished product
01:58 recommended accessories
03:48 setup roadmap
04:56 Android setup
16:19 install apps
24:40 add ROMs and BIOS
32:52 Azahar (3DS)
38:52 MelonDS (DS)
43:40 RetroArch (retro systems)
54:05 Eden (Switch)
58:39 Cemu (Wii U)
01:04:43 Dolphin (GC and Wii)
01:16:10 DuckStation (PS1)
01:20:25 NetherSX2 (PS2)
01:23:13 PPSSPP (PSP)
01:25:44 Cocoon frontend
01:37:55 RetroArch tweaks
01:46:05 finalizing Cocoon
01:49:21 GameNative and wrap-up
01:56:20 summary and conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#AYN #AYNThor #3ds #nds #emulation #retrohandheld #gaming
Here is a full starter guide for the AYN Thor, which will walk you through the setup process from start to finish. Yes, it's a long one, but just follow the chapters and take it one bite at a time. You've got this.
Written guide with all the links: retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/27/dual-screen-android-handheld-guide
Buy an AYN Thor here: tinyurl.com/ThorRGC
Official Thor accessories: tinyurl.com/AYN-accessory
3D-printed Thor grips: etsy.com/listing/4400684107/ayn-thor-grip-ergonomic-3d-printed-built
Favorite stylus (use code RETROSTYLUS for 30% off): etsy.com/listing/4389860171/small-gaming-stylus-solid-aluminum-retro
Resources:
AYN Thor review video: youtu.be/DeGFRB0Mor8
Thor updated review: youtu.be/9b9kuFcFblg
Traveling with Thor video: youtu.be/fMd9giC6AYc
AYN Thor grips video: youtu.be/Gh0ro3FhvnQ
Stylus video: youtu.be/BoYp30Meki0
GameNative guide: youtu.be/a9ZlYhgnI-g
Cocoon frontend guide: youtu.be/sTs4sHhPwEY
Streaming guide: youtu.be/qjFE1JMdxm4
Pixel Guide app: https://pixelguide.app/
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:08 finished product
01:58 recommended accessories
03:48 setup roadmap
04:56 Android setup
16:19 install apps
24:40 add ROMs and BIOS
32:52 Azahar (3DS)
38:52 MelonDS (DS)
43:40 RetroArch (retro systems)
54:05 Eden (Switch)
58:39 Cemu (Wii U)
01:04:43 Dolphin (GC and Wii)
01:16:10 DuckStation (PS1)
01:20:25 NetherSX2 (PS2)
01:23:13 PPSSPP (PSP)
01:25:44 Cocoon frontend
01:37:55 RetroArch tweaks
01:46:05 finalizing Cocoon
01:49:21 GameNative and wrap-up
01:56:20 summary and conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#AYN #AYNThor #3ds #nds #emulation #retrohandheld #gaming
