iiSU Progress Update: Unified App + Dual-Screen Mode
Hey everyone!
I want to share an important update regarding the iiSU project.
Up until now, the project existed in two variants: iiSU and iiSU DS. These have now been merged into a single application to simplify development, maintenance, and the overall user experience.
From this point forward, the app will simply be called iiSU.
✨ New: iiSU DS Mode (Dual-Screen Launch Mode) (formerly “Thor mode”)
A new iiSU DS mode is now available in the Settings menu.
This mode is designed specifically for dual-screen handhelds and devices with external displays, such as the AYN Thor and the Pocket DS.
When iiSU DS mode is enabled:
The main launcher UI appears on the bottom screen
The detail panel is displayed on the top screen
This means you no longer need to launch iiSU from the bottom screen for correct operation.
The launcher now behaves naturally across both displays.
I’ve included a demonstration video in this post so you can see the behavior in action, including transitions and navigation flow. 🎬
🔧 Status & Testing
This feature is still under active testing, so there may be usability issues or device-specific quirks.
Your feedback will be especially important once the next alpha is released.
🧪 Next Alpha Release Milestones
The next alpha build will be released once the following tasks are complete:
✔ iiSU DS core behavior (Thor mode)
⬜ UI redesign
⬜ Automatic asset unpacking for easier setup
⬜ Integrate additional emulator launchers (melonDS, Cemu, Azahar, etc.)
Once these are finalized, the new alpha will be made available here on Patreon for testing.
💎 Feedback & Participation
If you own a Thor, Pocket DS, or any dual-screen setup, your real-device feedback will be especially valuable.
The next alpha cycle will focus on improving interaction flow and confirming layout stability across different hardware.
Thank you for supporting iiSU as it moves into its next stage.
More updates soon. 💙
— Sapphire
Comments (33)
I would love at some point if y'all added a scraper to iisu for games
It's in the new 0.0.5 pre-release already; you can scrap Android apps and games!
Il y a une version 3ds ?
Just a note for DS mode. If you use the Dual Screen Add-on on a Retroid Pocket Mini (or RP5 I guess) the (smaller) bottom screen is considered the internal screen and the (wide) Add-on screen is considered the external screen. This might lead to some conflicting behaviour for this mode on different devices as on the Thor it is the other way around if I understand correctly. Maybe this is already taken into account, but on my device I think the content shows up on opposite screens as intended and as seen in the movie above in DS mode.
I guess I could just turn off DS mode and have it turned around though ;)
off topic, but will you be able to integrate steam/gamehub games into the ROMs list?
Yep, other frontends already offer it! We will also offer it!
What scrapers will be used? Can scraped media from other frontends be imported?
Yep! In the four alpha, I will get heavily into scraping and make media from other frontends compatible!
Podrás hacer que funcione en un LG V60 con Dual Screen?
Sip, es uno de los objetivos solo que esta un poco complicado si un lg v60, mas adelante los que tienen estos dispositivos les pediré ayuda mas cercana para ver que funcione!
Would a Z Fold4 be helpful at all for DS mode?
Yes!!!!
Can I try it now? I got my new Thor
Yup, a new Alpha is coming soon!
My thor is about to show up in two days cant wait for the next alpha release so i can try it :D
Nvm I found the alpha 0.2 download much better
Hey I have a thor and I am excited for this project but I went and downloaded the alpha and it just doesn't work at all I want it to function like in the video but it won't can't navigate using the bumpers can't load emulators into it it only wants me to add Gameboy for some reason then when I do none of them will load am I doing something wrong??
🙌🔥
My AYN Thor max has just arrived. I am new to a lot of this, but is there any way I would be able to test?
Yup! If you're already a Patreon, the previous release is available in the previous post. I'm working on getting this release done as quickly as I can!
Just placed my order for the Ayn Thor Pro; Super excited to try this out once it arrives! Love the work you're doing, I'll definitely be providing feedback once I have access!
I'd love to test this on my Thor. It looks really good, keep it up!
I don’t have a Thor, only a Surface Duo, and although it doesn’t work the same as on the Thor, it runs perfectly. I hope to see this project in future stages — it’s definitely heading in the right direction.
Would love to test this on my Thor
I have a Thor file; can I become a tester? Thanks.
My thor is going to be on its way soon! Can't wait to test iiSU on it!
Cant wait! My thor should arrive tomorrow so I'll be testing it over the rest of the week and leave some feedback on discord.
I just received my Rainbow Thor Max in the mail. Would be great to test iiSU on it!
Purple Pro reporting for duty
Hey, I have a Thor and would love to test it!
Hello, I own a ayn thor. I would volunteer to be a tester.
Hey Sapphire, I own a Thor device and would love to be a test guinea pig if available!