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: https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/10/27/dual-screen-android-handheld-guide/

Buy an AYN Thor here: https://tinyurl.com/ThorRGC
Official Thor accessories: https://tinyurl.com/AYN-accessory
3D-printed Thor grips: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4400684107/ayn-thor-grip-ergonomic-3d-printed-built
Favorite stylus (use code RETROSTYLUS for 30% off): https://www.etsy.com/listing/4389860171/small-gaming-stylus-solid-aluminum-retro

Resources:
AYN Thor review video: https://youtu.be/DeGFRB0Mor8
Thor updated review: https://youtu.be/9b9kuFcFblg
Traveling with Thor video: https://youtu.be/fMd9giC6AYc
AYN Thor grips video: https://youtu.be/Gh0ro3FhvnQ
Stylus video: https://youtu.be/BoYp30Meki0
GameNative guide: https://youtu.be/a9ZlYhgnI-g
Cocoon frontend guide: https://youtu.be/sTs4sHhPwEY
Streaming guide: https://youtu.be/qjFE1JMdxm4
Pixel Guide app: https://pixelguide.app/

Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: https://store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: https://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! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds

Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts

Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order

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A comprehensive setup guide for the AYN Thor dual-screen Android handheld gaming device. Covers initial Android configuration, installing emulators via Obtanium (Azahar for 3DS, MelonDS for DS, Dolphin, DuckStation, Eden, RetroArch, and more), organizing ROM and BIOS files on a microSD card, configuring each emulator's graphics and hotkey settings, and setting up the Cocoon frontend launcher. Includes tips on accessories, performance profiles, fan curves, battery longevity settings, and dual-screen display management specific to the Thor hardware.

AYN Thor Starter Guide