I love when youtubers make videos reinforcing my poor spending choices

@Bruh-cj8pt

Ай бұрын

Lol we have been there lmao

@ShinichiKudoQatnip

Ай бұрын

Exactly 😂

@Heavyshadowsound

Ай бұрын

Whoops, same

@ekinteko

Ай бұрын

What's your gadget buying tactic? Example, marry one of these form-factors to one of these ecosystem/operating system: Form-factors: Phone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, TV Screen. Ecosystems: Apple/iOS/iPadOS/macOS Google/Android/Gtv/ChromeOS Microsoft/Windows 10/Phone Open-Source/Linux/Etc Proprietary/Locked-down/PlayStation

@ekinteko

Ай бұрын

The AYN Odin2 makes a lot of sense for an iPhone user. You get to have an entry way into Android Apps and Ecosystem, and have something kickarse. Especially if they diversify their gadgets, instead of getting locked in to arbitrary limitations or walled gardens.

The battery life is genuinely incredible on this device. I just did a playthrough of Pokemon heart gold and I think I only had to charge my Odin 2 base once during the whole 25+ hour playthrough

@CutlassCraft

Ай бұрын

God tier bro!!

@Popm3lon

Ай бұрын

Yeah the battery on my Odin Lite lasts way longer than my phone does, especially on DS games.

@ismaeljrp1

Ай бұрын

That for me is a huge benefit to overpowered devices with large batteries. You can actually run a game like that full speed even with battery saver mode extending the battery and device life a lot more.

@pspsmallz

Ай бұрын

Yeah no emulation handheld touches it when it comes to battery life and pc handhelds are not even worth bring up battery life wise 😂

@LordSadCat

Ай бұрын

I would hope it's doing a ds emulation. lol

I used my tax break to buy the the clear blue Pro model and man was it worth it. During the Spring, Summer and Fall months, I work in places deep in the bush with little to no internet. I always have my switch and my laptop to play offline games but to have my entire emulation catalog at my finger tips playing as smooth as the Odin 2 does is just amazing. Well worth the price

@ismaeljrp1

Ай бұрын

you coud'lve had it sooner if you didn't overpay in taxes lol

@jarnolos9963

Ай бұрын

The only trouble I have with all this is that I dont have time to play this awesome device. If you decide to buy it, be aware it will take alot of your time....

@taji4092

Ай бұрын

how long did the shipping take?

@djkehoe4480

Ай бұрын

@@taji4092 China to a small city in Canada. So 3 weeks

@taji4092

Ай бұрын

@@djkehoe4480 oh alright thanks man

literally setting up my brand new odin 2 right now watching your starter guide...

This channel somehow manages to post the exact video I’m looking for every single time. I must say that for a beginner in the world of emulation, channels like this make starting this journey so much easier. I’m looking forward to getting mine soon!

@nickspeck

Ай бұрын

For sure! This channel has come a long way in a very short time. Russ really hit the right approach to retro handhelds and I love seeing how much his channel has grown.

@giantsizegeek

Ай бұрын

I love his detailed starter guide for the Odin 2.

I had planned to upgrade my android handheld from the Retroid 3+ at some time in 2024, but when the Yuzu drama went down, and after Russ's last Odin video (titled "I freaking love my Odin 2") I said screw it and got an Odin 2 Pro. Its fantastic and I find myself wanting to play it more than my steam deck

@jong2359

Ай бұрын

I know my Steam Deck will run whatever I want, but I enjoy using a smaller form factor 90% of the time. Not TOO small, Odin/RP3+ is just about perfect size.

@declanmalone1279

Ай бұрын

I have a Retriod Pocket 3 but find the screen too small. Is the Odin 2 screen a bit bigger?

@chriswilliams8039

Ай бұрын

​@declanmalone1279 Yes it is. In fact, I would have gotten the RP4 since it doesn't cost as much and does what I want, but the screen size was the deal breaker.

I just ordered an Odin 2 a couple days ago!! Can't wait to put your guides to use!! Thank you for all your hard work with this stuff Russ!

Love these casual videos with reflections and comparisons! So cool to see how well the Odin 2 has been received.

I picked one up based on your recommendation. I love my Odin 2. Your setup and update videos have been super helpful so thank you for that. Nice work man.

I'm glad you brought up the comparison to the Steam Deck. I got the Odin 2 Pro for its smaller form factor, but I actually ended up selling my Odin 2 Pro because I thought the Deck had more customization options like screen colors, etc. When I compared the same game on both Steam Deck and Odin 2 Pro, I preferred how they looked on the Deck. Both devices are great though.

Best purchase I made. Perfect for traveling. I call this my "Backpack handheld".

Russ, you nailed it perfectly. I am a firefighter and used the original Odin and now Odin 2 in between calls when everything else had been accomplished for the day. In between retro emulation, Switch and remote playing PS5 via the PsPlay app it is the perfect device! My only ask would be a bigger screen in the same form factor, maybe with the Odin 3.

@jakesmith5278

Ай бұрын

Agree. They could just remove the bezel and increase the screen size to match.

@dave882

Ай бұрын

Nobody will judge you for being honest and saying you skip alarms to play Zelda. They have insurance anyways.

@Tonno7

Ай бұрын

if you want bigger screen the Steam Deck OLED is a no brainer I think

@jarredwilliams7948

24 күн бұрын

@@Tonno7steam deck is too damn heavy imo

@Tonno7

24 күн бұрын

@@jarredwilliams7948 it's not. Specially for the oled model where the weight distribution is very optimal. If you take it in hands you'll understand immediately. I also used to think it was too big and heavy but when I tried my OLED I changed my mind.

Mine just came in yesterday. I absolutely LOVE it! 100,000% worth the price tag.

man it amazes me how you put out quality videos so often, these are the types of videos that youtubers would typically release like twice a month and here you are making them every few days. bravo!

Hey Russ, I love your stuff! I decided to get the Odin 2 after watching your videos, especially the Japan trip one. My wife and I are going to Japan in November and I wanted something portable for travel and this checked all the boxes. Thanks for creating such awesome videos!

If only they had a Gameboy DMG style colourway 😭😭

@anno5936

Ай бұрын

Or transparent orange... That would be wild

@MaseratiJr

Ай бұрын

I see TechDweeb and I upvote. 🎉

@KyleRuggles

Ай бұрын

I wonder if there's a service that will powder coat electronics for us, like if you send all of your shells to them, they'd power coat it and send it back to you.

@ScottWozniak

Ай бұрын

@@KyleRuggles Some auto body shops will do that for you. You just have to ask.

@KyleRuggles

Ай бұрын

@@ScottWozniak Ahh true true! I used to work for one back in the early 2000's, we didn't do it then but I'm sure they do them now. I also worked for Protech chemical, a powder coating company, there's a special coating and treatment only for plastics. We can't exactly powder coat plastics the same for metal, especially when it comes to curing. Autobody shops might not be able to do that, I'm not sure. But it just got me thinking since I worked in that field, there's gotta be some online service that specializes in powder coating electronics/plastics. I tried to find but after 5 minutes I gave up lol.

Thanks for bring us high quality content, Russ

The Windows emulation scene on the Odin 2 makes things much more crazy. With the latest version of Winlator some games runs pretty amazingly good (Fallout 3, GTA IV, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and more). A storm is coming.

@fonzitheman

Ай бұрын

Thats very impressive. I started on android handhelds but moved to linux only and then x86 64 running linux. Win600 and then steam deck. Because you can run PC games in even Batocera on x86 64 handhelds this was a plus. But with winulator on android this sounds good. However theres still systems on android that simply isnt available to emulate which you can on x86 64 handhelds. Wii U,Naomi 2,xbox, 360 and ps3 for eg. Course ps3 and 360 are very high end, steam deck doesnt run that many 360 but runs quite a bunch of ps3. At least in my testing.

@MrSlowestD16

Ай бұрын

What do you do for a mouse on all those Windows games? Just right control stick?

@andywilmas

Ай бұрын

As a new Odin 2 owner, I wasn’t aware of Winlator. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

@slushbubs

Ай бұрын

Stalker? Really? Damn

@openinfinity

Ай бұрын

Does this winlator strengthen the case for the Max or Pro is still the sweet spot?

Mine just arrived yesterday currently following your set-up guide 😊

I was going to get the RP4 Pro back when preorders were running, ended up cancelling and grabbing a base model Odin 2 because of your great reviews and constant updates on the device, and I’m glad I did. I went with base and got the TPU shell, carrying case and tempered glass, I really can’t put it down, it’s just amazing.

Thanks for showing the names of the games you're playing. I'll get an Odin 2 eventually.

I just got my Odin 2 Pro, this video is perfect timing lol I'll be watching your starter guide tonight to finish setup

@Ozzie314

Ай бұрын

Edit: Nevermind: Just saw in the vid where base vs pro doesnt really matter for what it can/cant do, etc Have fun with your pro. I am looking forward to picking one up soon.

@mattliloia

Ай бұрын

@@Ozzie314 yea, the Pro is only really needed if you want a different color, or don't want to use an SD card for some reason

Saw this and ended up snagging one used today. It's awesome, just the right size and feels great. Thanks for coming back to something you already reviewed!

Great assessment. Just made 3 months with my unit last week and its been just as much fun tinkering it to my liking as it is playing games

Just got my Odin 2 a week or so ago and I LOVE IT!!

@chrishong800

Ай бұрын

Same shake hands

@joelgrebinsilvestri

Ай бұрын

wHERE DID U BUY IT? whats best website to buy it?

Odin 2 and the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro are good always enjoyed them

@suhtangwong

Ай бұрын

I have the rp4 pro and it's great but don't like analog placement and screen is too tiny, how is the Odin 2 compared to rp4?

I love my Odin2. Nice upgrade from the original Odin! Thanks Russ for your setup guides and recommendations!!

I got my Odin2 because of your videos. And let me tell you, such a great decision. Does everything I want it to do AND more. Thanks, Russ. This device is tough to beat.

Seriously find this hard to choose over the steam deck, Steam deck just does so much more

@straightfrommissouri

3 күн бұрын

deck is a complete beast but yet I'll end up getting this one too.

The steam deck and the Odin 2 are both dream handhelds for me and I hope to eventually get both.

@chaoscreator2859

Ай бұрын

Same here, good thing I'm saving up for em!

@joshuacummings3178

Ай бұрын

​@@chaoscreator2859 yeah I can buy the Odin 2 but I gotta wait "until I can afford two" to get my first one The steam deck prices are dropping like crazy so the process is really worth the wait.

@pspsmallz

Ай бұрын

You're pretty much covered on all emulation and gaming needs once you have both

@ShinichiKudoQatnip

Ай бұрын

If money is no matter for you go for both but if it is to be spent wisely, please try to get one, remember you only have enough time...

@jarby7305

Ай бұрын

I got a refurbished steam deck(after saving up) recently and I love it. I'd like to get an Odin 2 but.....the steam deck does EVERYTHING. In no way can I justify buying the odin 2 haha. Highly recommend checking valve for refurbished 64gb steam deck though. After taxes and everything it was $300.

Was so close to buying a Retroid Pocket 4+ before you convinced me to spend more and go with the Odin 2 instead-and I love it! My favorite handheld of all time, hands down. Thanks RGC!

Great work as always. Context and honesty.

This one will be hard to beat. Just hope the price starts dropping soon so I can get my hands on one

@glazedbelmont

Ай бұрын

I don't think it will ever drop sadly, the hardware's value isn't going to drop anytime soon

@ismaeljrp1

Ай бұрын

@@glazedbelmontthe first Odin Pro has had sales down to $199. Give this device another year and it will start to see similar discounts. I at least expect it to drop to 250 eventually at least on sales.

@chaoscreator2859

Ай бұрын

Yeah, it's either this or the Steam Deck for me since I mainly want to emulate...

@albionferati2539

Ай бұрын

Steam deck is going for 300$ (used) from time to time. Its really hard to beat it for that price. Just wish it was smaller or they made a Steam deck mini

@noahheninger

Ай бұрын

It's good value given the hardware.

Just a bit too chonky for me, I switched to a RP4p but I can't deny it's by far the best product on the market for it's price/performance but I can pocket the RP4P

@jakesmith5278

Ай бұрын

True that. It's why I got both.

I have the Odin 2 Pro and it is BEAST! Another amazing video Russ! 🎉🎉🎉

Love your videos and guides. Subbed and liked. Thanks a ton man!

I just ordered the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro... hoping I don't regret it over just paying that extra for an Odin 2 or Steamdeck...

@pusckasbom

Ай бұрын

I have a Steam Deck, an Anbernic Rg35xx and a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and my go to system for all retro games is my Pocket 4 Pro. Mind that it want to play high end system that's a no go, but rather than that you can trow it all out. You can play ps2, Wii, Gamecube, Dreamcast, 3ds and even some Switch games (like Dave the Diver, and that pixalated games) and all works like a charm, and to top it all off is slightly bigger than my RG35XX. So yeah, you did good

@Griffnix

Ай бұрын

The pocket 4 Pro is a great device. There might be some compatibility issues with some of the higher end ps2 games but you'll be fine.

@benc.5558

Ай бұрын

If it makes you feel any better, I got my Odin 2 before the RP4 Pro was released, and while I love it, sometimes I wonder, "man, the RP4 Pro is so much smaller, I like that it has the dpad on top, it's a hundred bucks cheaper..." The grass is always greener. (:

@jakesmith5278

Ай бұрын

If you care for pocketibility, nothing can beat the RP 4 pro right now. Make sure to get the grip, your hands will thank you very much.

@gutyourtrust

Ай бұрын

You’ll still have more games than you can play in this lifetime + an extra $170 (because let’s be real, we want those color ways) :)

I hope people realize how great it is that you decided to make a KZread channel. Ever since the beginning of your channel it's always been such a great avenue for information. The way you lay out information and tutorials is extremely easy to consume and makes it very easy to follow along. I can telly you growing up I would have loved to have these devices and this information lol I don't think people get just how incredible the Odin 2 is. We grew up with displays that when on have less visibility than the Playdate and it uses e-ink! I can't believe a device like this exists at the same price as the original switch! The sheer amount of what you can play with this really is a pretty solid one stop shop for all your games! I mean you can play Super Mario 2 but then also play Hades with little to no time to jump in between them! As you stated it opens the entire catalogue of so many of these systems!! There are literally lifetimes worth of games all available to people for the same price! Just wanted to send a little thank you for everything you do. You offer all these resources and make it easy to consume. For someone who is just not that bright ha ha like me it's very very helpful so I can play my favorites all over again. Like you said with Jax and Daxter and all that I haven't played them so if I had an Odin 2 I'd be glued to it ha ha

I picked up the odin 2 base and have loved it, amazed at how it can play everything like you said

Hi Russ, after your first videos of the Odin 2 I decided to order one. After about three weeks it arrived and I didn't really use it for another month or two because I was finishing up games on other consoles. Now I finished Revelations: Persona PS1 and I am playing Persona 2: Innocent Sin PS1 on it and I love it! After P2 Eternal Punishment and P3 FES I will take a break to play P4 Golden on Switch. I hope to see good PS3 emulation within 5 years so that we can finally utilize the performance mode hehe. Thanks for the in-depth guide and I will keep following you!

Russ, I'd be honored to help you with your troubles. Send some of those items my way! 😊

There have been some promising posts on the Odin subreddit about Winlator. Looking forward to someone who thinks onions are gross to make a video about it.

@donniedarko4497

Ай бұрын

WTF

Love the videos Russ!

Great Video, as always Russ!

It trips me out when people are asking questions like, "should I get the rg556 or spend a little more and get an Odin 2". It's like, yeah man, get the Odin 2.

@benc.5558

Ай бұрын

The Odin 2 costs almost twice as much. That's more than "a little" more. Definitely if you can afford it, the O2 is hands down a better package, but if you're price sensitive, the RG556 gives a lot of bang for your buck.

@chemicalburrito782

Ай бұрын

To be fair, it's not necessarily a "little" more. It's at least $100 more, and for some that extra hundred-plus just puts it outside of what they're willing to spend on retrogaming. That said, if the cost of the Odin 2 base isn't a problem but you only want to get one Android emulation handheld, get the Odin 2.

@sahabatgamerID

Ай бұрын

In my country, the Odin 2 price is double than RG556.

@mrhow2712

Ай бұрын

I agree I always get the best!

@Girvo747

Ай бұрын

@@benc.5558 It's absolutely worth it, though. Theres not even really a competition: you'd be better off saving the extra and getting the 02 than getting the RG556

Some day you'll get past the opening area of Narshe in Final Fantasy 6 Advance. Keep at it! :P

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

Maybe one day!

I'm sitting here trying to replay Jak and Daxter, sly racoon and racket and Clank on my Odin 2 aswell and it's all thanks to you! You have made my Odin feel so amazing! Thanks again!

I bought my Odin 2 because of your recommendation. I set it up perfectly because of your videos, and I absolutely love my device! I appreciate everything you are doing. My Odin 2 has made my life great.

The Odin 2 is my favorite handheld of all time easily, I can play all the games I had as a kid and also the ones I could not afford and always want to play. I can play most GC with HD Textures and 60fps cheat codes. I can play 3DS at 1080p with 4K Textures, I can play Switch. I have all the nostalgia at the palm of my hand with the best battery life on any handheld currently for the price.

@donniedarko4497

Ай бұрын

How do you play switch when my steam deck barely runs them?

@doc8125

Ай бұрын

@@donniedarko4497 it's a lot easier for an android system that also runs a arm processor to translate whatever the switch is doing than a completely different instruction set like x84. Heck, the SOC on the switch was originally made for android devices.

Bro stop tempting me. I'm working very hard right now to earn money for a ROG ALLY, which is OBVIOUSLY better than the Odin 2. I keep having to tell myself, "Odin 2 can't run Windows. It's lacks Steam games. It's much less powerful. The ROG ALLY is better. The ROG ALLY is worth it. Don't let the world tell you otherwise" 😢

@kevinmartinez996

Ай бұрын

Good luck with the 30 minute battery

@sahabatgamerID

Ай бұрын

ROG Ally is a great device. I really love playing with it, amazing analog, comfy form factor, marvelous screen, and wonderful performance. Just one gripe about it, barely functional suspend and resume feature. And I got 2 hours to play Monster Hunter Rise on it.

@geggyboy1269

Ай бұрын

@@kevinmartinez996 Thank you! I'm very excited. 😁

@mart182003

Ай бұрын

Look into the steam deck, thing is a beast.

@geggyboy1269

Ай бұрын

@@mart182003 Steam Deck is a beast, but Ally is a monster. 😉

I picked up an odin 2 a couple of months ago. it's been fantastic!

I’m happy with my quirky Pimax portal for now. But I love seeing all the videos for the Oden too. It looks like a great device

I just cannot justify buying this when I already have the ROG Ally. I had the Odin 1 and sold it for the Ally. Now I wish I had a low end emulation device with great battery life. Instead, I opted to use my S24 Samsung phone with a controller attachment for emulation up until PS2/Wii/GameCube. That way I always have something to play while I'm on the go. ROG ally for PC and demanding games such as PS3 and switch. Phone for mostly GBA and anything else. It's always with me and has small form factor, very portable, great battery and performance. I think I will wait for the next leap in gaming for an upgrade

@santukagameplays5862

Ай бұрын

I just commented something similar. I don't see the point on this android devices. Just strap a controller to your phone. Maybe I can understand the appeal on having a dedicated gameboy-like device like the RG35 which is only $50-60. But spending 300 on this? I don't see the point

@jakesmith5278

Ай бұрын

Your S24 works great as a replacement. A little low on storage, no SD, but you get to pick just your very favorites. I have 1.5T sd card on my Odin 2 and still need more. Switch emulation eats huge storage. Will have to get even more space if ever WiiU and PS 3 emulation come to Andriod.

@1993StrangeBoy

Ай бұрын

​@@santukagameplays5862in my case I don't like playing with a touch-only device which needs external controllers, it's just not the same thing as playing on a device made specifically for gaming, having built-in controls is a big thing, plus the battery is better, the aspect ratio is better for gaming than the ones used on modern phones, and you don't need to worry about not playing to save the battery for tasks like calls, finding an uber, etc. like you need when on a phone,

@MrSlowestD16

Ай бұрын

What about the RP4-Pro? I think it's $200, plays most of the GC and PS2 library, a fair bit smaller than the Odin2 and Ally. Good battery life.

I got the Max for $400 with early bird + promotional offer. Best purchase I've made for an emulation handheld.

@openinfinity

Ай бұрын

Max for the best device now or for future proofing?

@diodora2381

Ай бұрын

@@openinfinity Will be good for PC games since more RAM is always better for PC games.

Knew about the Odin 2 (much thanks to this channel!) but wasn't planning on getting one, mostly because of the price and not being sure if I'd actually like or use it enough. But when a local listing went up and there was an opportunity to not have to pay import taxes or wait for it to spend weeks stuck in customs, I pulled the trigger. SO glad I did! Haven't used and been so pleased with a handheld since the DS Lite(!), and I've had a fair few over the years although no Switch (which in hindsight I might've enjoyed - super bummed I missed out on F-Zero 99! - but coming off the Wii and 3DS which both collected dust I couldn't justify the gamble) or Steam Deck (a little too bulky for my use, and I simply do most of my Steam gaming on PC anyway). Although it's not entirely apples to apples and both excel at different things, the Odin 2 _has_ already seen more use than my launch Analogue Pocket too. Finally an emulation handheld that doesn't just tread water and struggle with the same systems/games most have for years and years, and doesn't have any other silly dealbreaking flaws. Expensive, but what many of us always wanted and a way overdue technological push forward the market needed. Played so much Vampire Survivors on PC last year, and after a break this was the perfect excuse to get sucked back in, works so well on this, I'm hooked again! Also been emulating some of the easier to control DOS favorites using Magic DosBox. RetroArch CRT shaders for consoles look amazing, currently halfway through replaying Super Castlevania IV and the vibes are just right.

I think your "scrap" Odin 2 has the best color combination lol, those white buttons on the clear blue shell look amazing IMHO. I might have to steal the look If I decide to get one.

Damn the battery life is mind blowing. All the portable PCs have terrible battery life imo.

Circa 2005, I let my eldest cousin who is about 4-5 years older than me borrow my PS2 and OG Xbox for a month. I was the one who insisted. The only gaming device he had owned at that time was the OG GBA. The one without a backlight. GBA was the first gaming device he owned since the NES. He never owned any console or handheld between the NES and GBA. He usually would play a Genesis or SNES at a friend’s house. He was the first in my family to own an NES or “Nintendo” was what we called it at the time. He would later get a PSP slim by 2008 and then get a Raspberry Pi to emulate retro games on his PC. So I ask him back in 2005 if he enjoyed playing my PS2 and Xbox? He said, “Yeah.” He enjoyed playing Gran Turismo 4 since he’s into cars as he was studying to be a mechanic. But he said something interesting I never forgot and he said it almost passively. He told me they’re cool but they’re not portable. He prefers portable due to convenience. Now this was before iPhone changed the world and turned us into zombies. I remember thinking how my cousin made a great point because I did have a Dreamcast, PS2, Xbox, and GameCube hooked up to my Sony WEGA TV at the time and got so fed up with all the cords at the back. Each of those consoles needed two things plugged to it. One connected to an outlet to power it on and one to connect to the back or front of a TV (composite cables or S-video). I even had one of those octopus cables for the PS2, Xbox, and GCN, but it still got messy. Add the fact I went out a lot with my girlfriend at the time. So I rarely did play any of my consoles when I finally got home. Fast forward to Nov 19, 2006. I get a launch day Wii I pre-ordered a week before. Great fun in the beginning but didn’t touch it for several months after that initial gimmicky novelty wore off. That was the last home console I would own until May 6, 2017. After I won some money from the Kentucky Derby, I bought a PS4 slim from Best Buy for $200 because I had a $100 credit from a previous LG G5 / Sprint deal. And 6 days later, I bought a used Vita. The Vita started my exclusivity at sticking to only portables. I haven’t powered on my PS4 slim in 5 years. My cousin already had the foresight of going only portable since the mid 00s well before the smartphone revolution. I finally decided to follow his path with that. Every gaming device I will ever purchase from now on must be portable. And must be played without an Internet connection, so no to streaming devices. I sold my Switch OLED because I didn’t want it or my Lite always needing a brief Internet connection if one of them wasn’t set to primary. PlayStation Portal has zero appeal to me because I don’t plan to ever buy a PlayStation 5. When PS5 came out late 2020 during the pandemic, I had zero anticipation and excitement for it. I was good with my Vita. Now a lot of people are saying Sony should release another true handheld but that’s easier said than done. Look who Sony will go against if say their handheld gets released in 2-3 years…. Successor to the Switch Steam Deck (or it’s successor) ROG Ally (or it’s successors, in plural) Legion Go (or it’s successors) Smartphones Tablets Many Chinese retro handhelds Possible Xbox handheld Sony tried getting into portables with the PSP and Vita and lost badly each time. Nintendo is practically unbeatable in the handheld space dating back to 1989. And it’s weird to say PSP being a flop when it still sold 82M. That’s more than NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii U, and every Sega console and handheld sold. That’s more than the 3DS. Vita sold around 15M which would be a number Valve would love to reach with their Steam Deck. We know Asus and Lenovo are hardware manufacturers and can release another PC handheld almost annually like they do with their laptops and phones. They want to sell as much hardware as possible. By the time this Sony handheld is released, it would be D.O.A. They always had the stronger hardware over Nintendo’s handhelds and Sony always lost. The weaker DS outsold the PSP by 2:1. The weaker 3DS outsold the Vita by 5:1. Steam Deck is the winner for me. I say between Vita vs. Switch vs. Deck, I use the Deck 90% of the time. Then 8% for the Switch and 2% for the Vita. And I prefer my Vita slim more than my Switch Lite as an overall device and for sentimental reasons but I rarely play it for games except if I want to play SSF2 because it has a great d-pad like my PSP slim. My last save for Final Fantasy X on my Vita was back in Feb 2019. I rarely play it. It sucks I have to wait another 2 years to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on a Steam Deck but there should be plenty of other games to entertain me by then considering I missed out on a lot since 2007 thanks to me being more into cell phones at that time. I know the Steam Deck isn’t perfect. It has it’s share of hardware and software limitations. But it fulfills most of my gaming needs. + Affordable + Great ergonomics + Great customer support + Great community support Steam Deck is the greatest handheld ever made. A game-changer and life-changer the same way the original iPhone was.

@user-tp5jb9je1r

Ай бұрын

That's what I call a good post. And why is your opinion about Odin2 and prediction for nex 2 years? Will it handle the competition?

@sahabatgamerID

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. And yes I also shared this sentiment. My first real purchase is the no backlit purple GBA, and it really does affect all my decision in buying game console. Beside the consoles gifted to me. Only Nintendo Switch that I really bought with my own money to play on TV because it's portable. I also absolutely love my Steam Deck.

@dave882

Ай бұрын

Ma’am this is a Wendy’s.

Love my Odin 2 Pro! Great content, Sir...

Hey Russ! Mine and my buddy's Odin 2s just came in yesterday and I am working on getting them set up. Without even having it fully set up or anything I can already tell how much I am going to LOVE it. I want to thank you for all the hours of hard work you put into helping people learn everything they need about these devices. We all appreciate you and all the work you do! One Issue I have had with the rp4 pro was that certain android games wouldn't run as is, such as warzone mobile. And with a little digging I found that its because it and the Odin 2 aren't "certified" devices. I was wondering if you had any simple work arounds for the issue because what I've found so far is some pretty in depth work to actually make it possible to play those types of games. Either way thank you!

I pulled the trigger on the Odin 2 over the new Pocket S based on your reviews.

@nevertellmethaoddz8581

Ай бұрын

That’s exactly what i was going back and forth between

@const3llations_370

Ай бұрын

Dumb decision. The pocket s isn't even fully out yet nor have any full fledged reviews dropped for it yet.

@mstandish

Ай бұрын

@@const3llations_370 the price is released and it looks uncomfortable af

@nevertellmethaoddz8581

Ай бұрын

@@const3llations_370 not a dumb decision at all. Odin 2 has way better ergonomics, the Pocket S only has 1 USB-C port vs Odin 2 having a USB-C port, headphone jack and HDMI port, Ayaneo's first Android handheld was just mid, the Pocket S' extra performance doesn't mean much if you want to focus on emulation, and depending on your personal preference, the Odin 2 looks better (I personally like the SNES look).

I want to be one of those guys who buys the premium model and tells everyone how it performs so much better LOL

@elirantuil5003

Ай бұрын

There is a niche for it in PC emulation, the extra ram will open more options for you.

Russ, where are your Cat breaks, i miss them, but continue the good work, and making new owners of Handhelds, able to set them up, as nice as your systems are. We all Love you Russ

Greeat videos that help me decide what I want, but I keep watching them just to hear the awesome intro

When Russ got to the part when he said he doesn’t have time to play all these games, he’s being 100% real on that. He happens to also be a husband and dad, so how can he find that time to play all those games? We have so many games from so many handhelds/smartphones that we will never find the time to play a majority of them. I think it’s kinda pointless if Russ is playing Balatro on a $300+ emulation device. And I’m kinda done wanting to emulate PS2 and GameCube games. We got $150-$200 handhelds/smartphones capable of handling PS2 and GameCube. Odin 2 doesn’t play OG Xbox which the Steam Deck can easily do. And Wii emulation is excellent thanks to the trackpad to move the pointer. I don’t want to keep playing PS2 and GameCube forever. Give me Final Fantasy VII Remake and Uncharted 4 on the go. Give me Unreal Engine 4 graphics. Give me some AAA titles released within the last 10 years. Not AAA titles from 20 years ago that’s starting to have very dated graphics especially coming from the muddy, dull graphics of a PS2. GameCube graphics are still nice but it’s nowhere as nice as the Switch or PS4 era. PC handhelds has pretty much eliminated the need for a Chinese retro handheld unless you want that smaller form factor.

I'm an Odin 2 user, and it should be noted that (for me) the wi-fi on this thing is ass. So if you're planning on buying it for device streaming, you should avoid doing so. Apart from that issue it's still pretty good. Edit: I should add, I've only tried using Steamlink, rather than Sunshine/Moonlight. Maybe I should try experimenting more?

@Game4Lord

Ай бұрын

It has Wifi 7 support. What are you going on about it being "ass"?

@IAmSurfer

Ай бұрын

@@Game4Lord Agreed. Streaming via steamlink works quite well for me.

@WillParker322

Ай бұрын

​@@Game4Lordsupport and utilize are 2 differnt things.

@vrilgod4176

Ай бұрын

Router issue

@s-zz

Ай бұрын

​@Game4Lord yeah you're right. Weirdly I researched it on the odin2 reddit, and other people had similar issues. I'm not sure if my Odin 2 is defective or something. Either way my wi-fi is not bad or anything. I just thought I should warn people just in case. I have found a solution by using a USB c to ethernet cable adapter and plugging it into my odin 2. So when I want to stream I need a cable.

Excellent ! I appreciate the update of the feeling from previous products, it's useful to see the evolution. I'm curious to see a similar video but for the RGB30 which was your favourite of the moment to play, so I'm wondering if it's still the case.

Russ, love the video, what do you think about a similar comparison between the odin 2 and the retroid pocket 4 pro?

I can't be a king when it only goes up to PlayStation 2

No hate whatsoever, but I truly don't understand why anyone would waste hundreds on all these devices when you can just get an ASUS ROG Ally and put Emudeck and EmuStation on it, while also getting a full contemporary gaming experience with all the AAA titles as well. You can play literally everything ever with a handheld PC.

@Josh_Andrade

Ай бұрын

Ah, I found the intelligent person in the comment section!

@kilik5713

Ай бұрын

Well the Ally is more expensive and has bad battery life. Also size matters for comfort.

@decegrease

Ай бұрын

Battery life. Size. The fact that if I want to play AAA new games I'll play on my 4080 rig or stream it to my phone on my 6ghz connection. And the fact that I'm not gaming seriously when I'm out and about. I really want to reemphasize: 2 hour battery life

@decegrease

Ай бұрын

Oh and the extreme ally is almost twice as expensive

@AGuerrero-cy2yr

Ай бұрын

I have a rog ally too and I do that but I also have an RG35XX just because it's something I can put in my pocket and is small enough to have it during waiting rooms. The ally is portable but I can't pocket it.

Because of your previous video about ODIN 2 I purchased it and YES I do not regret it at all. I am so happy to own it and feel its' power

The screen looks incredible!

And just like that I’m picking up my Odin 2 more. 😃 Loved this video. I’m currently also in the “two save files” camp but with Dave the Diver.

I bought the Odin 2 during launch and I'm loving it. I was recently on a vacation and had it with me to play during flights/transit. And I usually find myself playing for hours on weekends. It plays everything I want (PS2/GC and before) with a great battery life, simply Amazing.

Hi Russ, first thing, thank you for everything you do for this communty and also for giving me a renewed appreciation for this hobby. I purchased an AYN Odin 2 Pro in December for myself for Chistmas, I'm wondering what your thoughts are going forward for Yuzu emulation (IE Switch)? Is it even worth keeping it installed at this point? Thanks again!

@RetroGameCorps

Ай бұрын

Good question, I am treating it like a legacy emulation app at this point. It's great that many games play well on it, but I have no expectation that things will get better in the future. That said, the playable catalog is pretty impressive and an added value to my Odin 2.

ordered an odin 2 pro today based on this video (and your other odin 2 content) - have been waiting to see what "premium" handheld to get and i think the odin 2 is the right pick for me. glad it's held up over time.

These types of vids are awesome.

Good summary video Russ!

I absolutely love my Odin 2 Pro. Worth the high cost. Had it since January and haven't put it down yet. I originally had a 405M which was great, metal finish, pocketable - but to all the points Russ made the Odin became my main device. Bought a cheap Switch case and I'm good to go.

Just a question hoping you will respond, I have the Anbernic RG 3556 bought it because of you, I been playing Final Fantasy x on it, right before a big battle it lagggs up, or when I summoned shiva the first time it went from 100% to 3% how fast it runs, and it took me 10 minutes just to get through her animation. Is this related to the emulator or can you try this on your odin 2 to test out if does the same? Im just curious because if I want to upgrade to odin 2 or higher if its an issue with the emulator and not the system itself. I also had some lag issue with 3ds pokemon x.

After seeing the processor on this and seeing the price of a phone with that processor it was a no brainer for me. Did a lot of research on processors before coming to the conclusion of getting this one and I’m so glad I did !

Great video Russ. I love my Odin 2. I have a big PC library too but I just use Moonlight to stream my PC games. And the Odin 2 does that just great. Plus I can run my Xbox 360 and PS3 emulator that way too.

Still rocking my PS Vita 1000 for most of my emulation and still enjoying it, but the Odin 2 does look awesome, I'll admit. Might save up and get one for Christmas. Great vid as usual, Russ!

@cheeeeezewizzz

18 күн бұрын

you must be psyched for the odin 2 mini

I go back and forth between my Switch Lite and Odin 2 Pro. I really enjoy going back to PS2 and GameCube and now I'm exploring Wii. Super Mario Galaxy on the Odin 2 looks fantastic and is so much fun to play once you get the controls setup.

This is awesome! Now I'm torn between getting this or a Steam Deck since I mainly want to use this for emulation. Do you believe that the Odin 1 still holds up as well in terms of performance? :D

I just started a new job where I will be traveling 3-4 days a week almost every week. Any thoughts between the Steam Deck LCD and the Odin 2? The price is very close when factoring in shipping and a case. I’ll be on an airplane and in a hotel a lot. They both look awesome and I am having so much trouble choosing one. I’ve already got a Switch OLED I am going to be bringing for the first trip but would love to dig into the PS2 and GameCube libraries.

I bought the Steam Deck OLED 1TB. I am a first time deck owner and very excited. One of my main reasons for getting the deck is for emulation purposes. If I didn't buy the Steam Deck I believe Odin 2 would of been my next choice other than ROG ally. But Rog ally kinda sketches me out with the melting sd cards and what not. Odin 2 looks so amazing and I wouldn't mind having one

I really wish this had come out last week lol I pre-ordered the Pocket S, but I also ordered an Odin 2 because I just couldn't decide. They'll both resell well, but I would've just gotten the Odin 2 if I had time to wait 😅 great video

I decided to pick up an Odin 2 Base and have zero regrets. It does all the emulation I'd ever want, is like half the size and weight of the Steam Deck with the 4nm SD8Gen2 and gets amazing battery life. I don't even mind the black shell because it's a lot less conspicuous to take out and game on.

Excited! Just got my Odin 2! So should I use emulation station or daijusho? 😅

Great video as always, Russ! Does Suika game Android version has gamepad support? I can only manage touch control with my RP3+

Appreciate the share! I have a Samsung Z Flip 4 and definitely surprised by what Snapdragon can handle. I think an underestimated feature is cloud gaming on NVIDIA GeForce Now for PC games.

Just got my cold grey pro last Monday and I have used it nonstop. Coming from a RP4P, this is a huge upgrade to which I gave to someone who graduated from basic training.

@glennshoemake4200

Ай бұрын

When I finished Army Basic Training in 1990, I bought a Gameboy. 😊

@samsungfan1982

Ай бұрын

@@glennshoemake4200 thank you so much for your service!

Loving the Odin 2. Watching my kids play SOR2 one minute and Metroid the next is awesome. But for me it's the level of tinkering I got to do with the advice.

I have been hesitating for 6 months due to having the Steam Deck and Retroid Pro. Is it still worth getting at this point, given that new options seem to be materializing from Ayn's side?

Good Content as always, I love my GPD Win 4

I got in on the IGG late so i paid a bit more on mine than I could have, but I'm really happy with my Odin 2 pro :)

I do like how you are actually heading back to this device. It's almost like an updated 2024 guide in a way. I am always on the fence of getting one of these when I have extra funds. This device is very tempting however I did have an original Steam Deck that I had sold last year so idk if I may ever get one again or splurge and get this. I wonder if can I get away with decent Switch emulation on the mid-tier version of this device. I primarily would like to use it for Gamecube & Switch emulation and then to stream Playstation.

Hi Russ, thank you for the great video. I own an Odin 2 Pro myself and I love it. Playing old retro games for hours is simply fantastic. I would be interested in a comparison between Ayn Odin 2 Pro and the AYANEO Next Lite. It would be cool if you could make a video about it.

Hey Russ, is the input lag addressed in the Odin? I am personally very sensitive to input lag which is one of the reasons I haven't played as much on my Odin as I would like.