Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I've spent several weeks with this device using it for the majority of my game time and, I have to say, it's quite awesome! From a hardware perspective, it's *nearly* perfect. From the software side, though? It definitely could use some improvement. Thankfully the software is where it *will* see upgrades.
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
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Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
Chapters
00:00 AYN Thor
00:37 A dual-screen Android gaming device
01:20 Built on AOSP
01:53 All your favorite emulators work
03:15 3DS emulation
06:14 GameNative: PC games on your Thor
06:31 There's a decent change you'll want this grip accessory
09:00 External tour
11:20 GameNative setup
12:27 Speakers & BioShock: Remastered Gameplay
13:53 Half-life 2 Update doesn't work
15:07 Portal 2 & some minor annoyances
17:06 Notification shade
17:48 Stylus use case?
18:23 Android apps
20:25 Complaints
I've spent several weeks with this device using it for the majority of my game time and, I have to say, it's quite awesome! From a hardware perspective, it's *nearly* perfect. From the software side, though? It definitely could use some improvement. Thankfully the software is where it *will* see upgrades.
Get the AYN Thor from AYN's website: metrics.gardinerbryant.com/q/ayn-thor-non-affiliate NOT an affiliate link
Get the AYN Thor grip on Amazon (affiliate): metrics.gardinerbryant.com/q/sdaTfpGlR
Watch this video on Peertube: subscribeto.me/w/wyYhUXo49YyJHRuFpxDbZH
Read our coverage of the Thor: gardinerbryant.com/ayn-thor-the-modern-dual-screen-revival
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
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Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My Podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Matrix Chat: matrix.to/#/#the-bryant-review:matrix.org
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
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❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
Chapters
00:00 AYN Thor
00:37 A dual-screen Android gaming device
01:20 Built on AOSP
01:53 All your favorite emulators work
03:15 3DS emulation
06:14 GameNative: PC games on your Thor
06:31 There's a decent change you'll want this grip accessory
09:00 External tour
11:20 GameNative setup
12:27 Speakers & BioShock: Remastered Gameplay
13:53 Half-life 2 Update doesn't work
15:07 Portal 2 & some minor annoyances
17:06 Notification shade
17:48 Stylus use case?
18:23 Android apps
20:25 Complaints
