Android gaming handhelds take another hit as Thor, Odin 3 make more spec sacrifices

Handheld game console maker AYN responds to RAMageddon with price hike, storage downgrade

The rising costs of RAM and storage are driving up the cots of devices that use RAM and storage chips. Makers of laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets, and gaming handhelds have raised prices or discontinued products in response. One of the latest examples? Handheld game console maker AYN has announced two changes to some of its Android-powered […] The post Handheld game console maker AYN responds to RAMageddon with price hike, storage downgra…

AYN Thor Max (16GB + 1TB) gets a price increase; new 16GB RAM + 512GB variant announced

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AYN announces more price hikes alongside a hardware downgrade for its Thor and Odin 3 retro handhelds

Last Updated on April 17, 2026 AYN has shared an important update regarding its latest handheld devices, and it brings a mix of good and bad news for fans. The company confirmed that new pre-order batches for the AYN Thor and AYN Odin 3 will be opening soon (they’re now available at the time of ...

Android gaming handhelds take another hit as Thor, Odin 3 make more spec sacrifices

Credit: AYN TL;DR AYN will ship forthcoming Odin 3 and Thor batches with slower UFS 3.1 storage instead of UFS 4.0 due to supply shortages and higher costs. The storage downgrade could mean longer load times, slower installs and updates, and reduced power efficiency for the handhelds. AYN is also introducing another Thor configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for $469, while increasing the price of the top-end model once again. It’…