AYN Thor Confirmed Pre-Order Date, Pricing, and Shipping Details
AYN Technologies has announced the launch details of its first clamshell handheld gaming device, the AYN Thor. Following the initial teaser released on August 19, the company now lists details for when pre-orders will be open, the price structure of the device, and the shipping window.
Pre-Order and Shipping Schedule
Pre-orders for AYN Thor will start at 01:30 UTC on August 26. According to the company, it aims to commence shipping these products around mid-October.
AYN Thor Pricing and Variants
The AYN Thor will have a range of configurations for different price tiers:
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$249 (Early Bird Price):
Chipset: Snapdragon 865
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Color: Black -
$299:
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Color: Black -
$349 (Starting Price):
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Colors: Clear Purple, Rainbow, and White
Market Positioning and Comparison
With this pricing, AYN Technologies has placed Thor in a competitive set. The device will launch at $150 less than the Ayaneo Pocket DS, which starts at $399.
More specifically, the entry price of the Thor of $249 is $20 above that of the Retroid Pocket Flip 2. According to AYN Technologies, this cost difference is justifiable because of the inclusion of a second display and larger battery.