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AYN Confirms Our Worst Fears For the Thor and Odin 3
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AYN Just Slapped a Price Hike on the Thor and Odin 3—And It’s Worse Than Expected
Just as retro handheld enthusiasts were catching their breath post–Chinese New Year, AYN dropped a financial gut punch: DRAM and storage costs are spiking earlier than anticipated, forcing immediate price increases for the Thor and Odin 3—not in April as originally planned, but starting with February orders.
The hit is most felt on the higher-end models:
- Thor Max: $449 → $489 (+$40)
- Odin 3 Pro: $399 → $439 (+$40)
- Odin 3 Max: $449 → $489 (+$40)
Only the Thor Lite and base Odin 3 saw modest bumps ($10), while the Ultra variant remains out of stock—again.
This isn’t an isolated crisis: Anbernic just cut RAM on its RG34XXSP from 2GB to 1GB, and memory prices are projected to stay elevated for at least another year.
In short? If you missed Batch 3/4, brace for impact. If you’re still on the fence—act fast before March 8, when these hikes lock in.
Welcome to the golden age of retro gaming… at premium prices.