AYN Odin 2 - This Might Be Endgame

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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:04 - Unboxing
07:28 - Known Issues
09:32 - Size Comparisons
10:26 - Software
13:09 - Games Showcase
27:53 - Wrap Up

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Just a note: The freeze you hear in Valkyrie Profile Lenneth was due to my SD card, noticed afterwards something was up. Second note, 21:16 should say 1x resolution for Rogue Leader - that was me swapping to native after 3x didn't work out. Emulators used: M64plus FZ play store, Dolphin Dev latest, Vita3K today's update, Yuzu EA play store, Aethersx2 3668, Citra mmj latest.

[@Aaron-hw4ge]

Is this the base model?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

12gb.

[@MisterDrumsNoob]

The first odin had a problem with micro sd stuttering, but they fixed it after a while. You should let them know about this issue

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Digging into it, seems it was my sd card, we'll see.

[@elyonsaint4113]

For yuzu did you put the games in handheld mode? Or just leave it as is in docked mode?

[@rolen47]

Charging separation bypasses the battery charging circuit and powers the device directly from being plugged in. It allows you to play while plugged in and not worry about wearing out the battery from constantly being charged. It also generates a lot less heat because the battery charging circuit outputs a lot of heat. I wish all devices had it.

[@LetsplayAori]

Does the odin 2 have it?

[@JordonVW]

Does this auto enable when docked do you think? If so that's great to know

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Oh it's just bypass charging, stupid naming.

[@Rickidaone]

@@JoeysRetroHandheldsStupid name but an excellent feature

[@nagadoe]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds not a stupid mate, they named like that because "BYPASS CHARGING" is copyright by ASUS 😊 CMIIW

[@HedgehogDude18]

Dang, pre ordered mine with the assumption that near perfect GameCube/PS2 would be the peak. Had no idea it could run most Switch games as well!!

[@NeoSpartan117]

What an amazing device, can't wait for them to starting shipping in a few months (fingers crossed)! Great video, performance (aside from Rogue Leader) was better than I expected!

[@EdwardMitchell2917]

Wow, a device that can run Yuzu without overheating because of the fan! I like it. Definitely gonna order one. Great review!

[@mattdavis9601]

KZbin just recommended me this video because I've been researching - read: binge watching KZbin - if I should buy an Odin 2. I've never heard of you or your channel before; but, I'm happy I gave you a shot. No joke; what made me hit subscribe was when you first mentioned you were filming with a Galaxy instead of an iPhone. I like Galaxies and I often feel like a lone voice crying in the wilderness when I say that they're just as good, and maybe better, at photography and videos. Anyways; I'd have subscribed by the end of the video. I found it informative and I like your enthusiastic presentation style. I can't wait until your full review drops. Considering this video was first posted two weeks old there's a chance I don't have to wait. If so, "Boss gets a dollar while I get a dime, that's why I'm watching KZbin on company time." Well, that, and everything is done. Yeah, I'd rather be a busy beaver with the freedom to slack off at the end of the day than be a lazy bum throughout and end my work day with stuff still to do. I'm digressing though. The point is; I liked this video, I'm looking forward to the next one, and you've got a new subscriber.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Hey lol this comment made me laugh, and my Odin 2 review video is up! Should be in the description of this video now.

[@racingaerials4493]

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS THING AHHH. I got the black 12gig model coming so this is perfect 😁😁

[@HardcoreTanoshii]

Awesome vid, just discovered your channel and subbed because of this! Looking forward to more content!

[@misterdneh]

Me watching this on my Odin Pro, "I'll forever love you Odin Pro but when I get these in my hands you'll be passed down to my kids 😂" awesome review! I can't wait until December any longer!!

[@Admiral_Gonzo_III]

Dam, this thing looking so good. Might have to finally get on that Odin bandwagon. Thanks for the impressions!

[@daviddosne2031]

Fais vite car il n'en reste pas beaucoup et elles seront vendues le double du prix soit 700$ pour le modèle présenté (256g/12g) Cordialement 🙏

[@Admiral_Gonzo_III]

@@daviddosne2031 Merci pour l'information

[@requiett]

I liked the Odin 1 so much, I pre-ordered the Odin 2 sight unseen. It looks like another homerun. Great first look video! BTW "Ys" is pronounced like "east" without the "t". This is known because of the Japanese title: イース, (isu).

[@zZiL341yRj736]

Yeast.....infection.

[@valg.3152]

How was the white?

[@ZackSilver77]

Very close to endgame. I feel like when all switch games run at full speed we will be there

[@juzzotec]

Not the devices fault, it’s the emulation holding it back

[@DaGreenDestroyer]

Babe wake up an ayn odin 2 review just released

[@cosmicgamingunlimited]

Don’t you hate it when your hand falls asleep!

[@Aaron-hw4ge]

@@cosmicgamingunlimited💀

[@janaxelblomberg7768]

I'm thinking the same thing brother I've been waiting ages

[@retrohandhelds]

Lets go Joooeey! Great video, epic speed run of an upload 💪

[@christiangai5981]

Oh my god!!! This is extremely good! 🎉

[@codylester9081]

I got one of the super fan pros in cold grey. I’m super pumped to get it!

[@MisterDrumsNoob]

Great video! Thanks

[@milansinha9401]

This chip is powerful

[@rockyzeegames8054]

I subscribed after the first 5 seconds of the video 😂 love the humor

[@DanielPerez-hy6qi]

It's true the processor here is powerful. I can play ps2 games God of war, ratchet and clank, metal gear solid 2, ace combat shattered skies, gta vice city all at either 3x or 4x with buttery smooth framerate on my galaxy s23 ultra (you just need to tweak the settings on the games individually)

[@LetsplayAori]

Is there any ressource or guide on how to tweak the settings in aethersx2/nethersx2?

[@vincentnguyen777]

I keep rewatching this video

[@sTuPiDiScOoL_]

This looks sick man glad i ordered my odin 2 pro this colour cant wait to get it man sick one game recommendation if ever do another video on this showcasing games huntdown i know it couple years old but still 😂😂😂💯💯🙏🙏💚💚👊

[@joshruinsgames]

You made me feel better about my purchase. Thank you for the first look.

[@BSoDGaming]

If you update MK8D to its latest version on yuzu, you will likely always have 60 FPS on all maps and modes. Later updates significantly improved the games performance

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

This is the latest version.

[@GameTechTalk]

Let's gooooo! Edit: Dude your overhead camera is the S23 Ultra?!? I didn't realize it could output such a high quality image, that's crazy! 😮

[@dgevert]

Good lighting is everything for photo and video!

[@GameTechTalk]

@@dgevert Fair point

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Lots of lighting! I only have one camera, everything is filmed on the S23U.

[@benji_san]

intro was worth a like, comment and sub 🤣🤣

[@MrEsdrf]

great video!!❤

[@cassjr17]

Its beautiful 😍

[@gordunk]

Pro tip on Ys it's actually "Eee-Su" in Japanese or Eees in English. Great video!

[@ryulanda9399]

Underrated channel

[@Foughtimor]

I love Ys!! It’s pronounced like E’s. Good video btw. Now I’ve gotta decide if I want to keep my steam deck and get this. Or get rid of my steam deck and get this. This is just the perfect size imo and I really love android for emulation. Decisions decisions. Really waiting to see how much battery life can be had when playing ps2 and gc

[@alfonsofidelluna7418]

Charging separation is their version of bypass charging

[@DragAmiot]

God damn! This thing is awesome.

[@sayianprincevegeta7969]

15:54 I got you, bro. It's pronounced "eese" like "geese" without the G

[@nafkar89]

I'm wondering what the memory usage was for Yuzu for switch emulation

[@likeabarrel]

Wish they went with the blacked out buttons for the black version.

[@shockey6657]

I've been shopping handheld for emulation and i think this is the one? So many! Ugh.. any recommendations? This one is taking the cake though imo.

[@KyleRuggles]

Bravo!!!

[@darkanamorphic113]

Maybe I should get one and sell my RP3+ since for my kind of gaming, this Odin 2 will be end game for me for the rest of my life actually ... 😅

[@thenarrator5746]

Literally just listed my RP3+ on eBay an hour ago…couldn’t wait to get home from work to do so after preordering an all white Odin 2 Max. STOKED!!

[@darkanamorphic113]

@@thenarrator5746 I listed my RP3+ and sold it within an hour for $ 155.00. Buyer picked it up Up to the next console Maybe a G Cloud intermediate Or the Gameforce ACE Next Odin 2

[@fusion5262]

nice vid! im intristed in buying the ayn loki zero. wich do you recomend bitween odin and loki zero?

[@AtKiba]

That intro made me subscribe

[@alessiograssia4781]

If the community finds a way to make a Linux OS like Batocera or Jelos work, this device will have the power to emulate PS3 and Xbox 360 and will be the definitive device.

[@JLeandroCS]

Bobdroid Bob droid, it's front end android funcional AND launcher

[@BaldKiwi117]

That would be amazing. I have faith

[@TVsBen]

Ys is pronounced like "ease", since you said you didn't know. I kinda wish AYN and Retroid would do MORE due to being part of the same parent company. The Odin Lite I owned had pretty severe input lag, for instance. Retroid devices never have that. I just hope they're getting it right this time. Cool that it seemed ok to start for you.

[@mitchthepreacher1512]

I finally bit the bullet and ordered the 8GB model. Let the sell off of all my other devices BEGIN!

[@mellstardust2782]

Good video as always! Can you do some game showcase like top 30 heavy game to emulate. especially ps2 need for speed carbon and gta san andreas, maybe fifa 15?

[@thepokekid01]

Okay, I'm starting to be sold on this thing... I really wanted something smaller, but this seems like it does everything I want it to. (Which is really to play retro games, but especially Dreamcast and Gamecube, and then maybe Mario Kart 8 with the DLC, Animal Crossing, and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Because at this point I want MK8 on everything, and to be able to play with the Mods for Animal Crossing and BDSP)

[@hadouken2123]

I will receive my ayaneo pocket air in the next two days. I am really curious when the Odin 2 will really start shipping to normal people.

[@vitali.tattoo2443]

Great Video 👍 what Version do you use in the Video?

[@dgevert]

Great to hear about the input lag. I had an odin pro and played through Super Mario World on it. I kept thinking to myself, I don't remember this game being this hard! Call of Duty Mobile won't let you use a gamepad controller setup until after the tutorial by the way. Ayn has shown off gameplay footage and said the controls natively worked.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I can confirm they do not.

[@halilbz89]

I have a question. Do texture packages change the performance too ? In that case u wouldn’t even need upsacling for a lot of games right ? And if so could u try some games with texture packs

[@Dalmatinac3]

Are they gonna deliver for December shipping? Or is this likely to extend to mid 2024?

[@uscp2]

Very good video and this makes me really excited for mine. Would it be possible for the review video, or any other to try driver parallel lines for the PS2 emulation? this seams to be a very hard to emulate game and would be cool to see if the SD8 gen 2 on the Odin2 can handle this.

[@mixiazul]

En un futuro muy próximo también se puede instalar Windows 11 en el Ayn Odin 2

[@adams4244]

I ordered the base 8gb model. Hope Yuzu works well enough without the extra ram

[@Joey-dl6nm]

Same I think we’ll be okay

[@DavyDave1313]

DUDE I just thought about how similar the purple one is to the retroid pocket 3 plus!!!! I really like this device in the purple but I dont know if it is worth it for me. Was thinking of getting retroid pocket 3 plus as I only want to retro game and maybe a couple PS1 games...but the odin 2 looks so sick in purple hahah

[@HollowRick]

I purchased a retroid pocket 3 plus should arrive on Thursday I personally wanted a smaller device for my retro gaming and it runs the ps2 games I want to play so I think I'll be happy with it

[@nepaliprayasgurung2594]

​@@HollowRickI have Retroid Pocket 3+ and it can play 80% of PS2, and GameCube library, at playable 30fps some games can actually run at 60fps. Wii Runs bit worse. But i am now going to buy Ayn Odin 2!

[@ot4_retrogaming]

for the review can you do some comparissons of the same games on different performance modes? i wonder how far i can stay on standard mode with fans off/quiet mode before i see a real difference. thanks

[@Dee_Lopez]

We need a ps3 and xbox emulators so we can literally have almost all the best systems on a handheld and then years to come ps4 and Xbox one. The future of gaming is amazing. Now we just need memory cards to be bigger and better. 1tb is not nearly enough when touching ps3 territory. We need a few tb cards

[@jonathanaguilar710]

The first Odin was great so no doubt in my mind this one would be great. But the notorious shipping time Frame with this company keeps me off and I want something smaller like the retroid 2s size. I'll wait a few more years for that

[@daviddosne2031]

😳....on ne sait jamais ce que la vie nous réserve.....🤷

[@awesomereviews1561]

Y’s is pronounced Eez 😂. Good video and straight to the point. Maybe you could have zoomed in more on the Odin when playing games.

[@bademoderndesigns5962]

Great video! Thank you! I wonder one thing before preordering mine. Is there any option to assaign additional ram by using some of the internal storage? Some android phones has that option and it can be beneficial for the base model, especially for switch emulation.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

There is not.

[@bademoderndesigns5962]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thank you very much for the info. I guess the pro model is the way to go for making the device more futureproof

[@xdragoonzero0]

Ys is actually pronounced like "ees". Long 'e' and then a normal 's' sound (not a 'z' sound). Yeah... It's not obvious.

[@PRuDislav]

looking at the monstrous power in those previews i will probably be looking for sd8g2 device next year 😄 but dont really want to rush myself into Odin2 as first one to hit the market with it

[@clausjahnel5379]

They've also been the first ever to hit the market with a Snapdragon processor in a gaming handheld, and the device was just brillant.

[@PRuDislav]

@@clausjahnel5379 yup , but last time I hyperushed into device like this , I overpayed and "better for me device appeared "soon after ... so I don't want to rush it to the "first one" ... the other part is that I wontbhave spare cash for it until later next year

[@bigbaldwolf86]

​@clausjahnel5379 I think the Moqi i7s was actually the first. That had a SD720 iirc

[@TheTHEDRAGER]

Could you cover Rogue galaxy and Steambot Chronicles for ps2 in your full review? Would love to see the performance on those games.

[@Wilson27PT]

impressive video...

[@neothezero]

Would these run better, for example botw if you had high performance mode on?

[@stevesx10]

I am tempted to sell my current handheld collection of switch, retroid pocket 3+ ans and miyoo mini plus to help fund one of these. Perhaps even pass on a new phone for a year or two

[@moll47u]

I have a Steam Deck with a 2TB drive and I just bought the RG405m. Is Odin 2 worth considering? Will I feel a big difference in emulation vs. Steam Deck? Nevermind I ordered Odin2 Pro ;-)

[@valg.3152]

Which color did you get?😊

[@handheldgaming4life]

One thing I've not seen mentioned or tested anywhere as yet is Windows Arm 64. I've a feeling the Odin 2 will smash the Loki Zero. Prove me wrong. 👍

[@BelgainTroll]

Looks very promising! Looking forward for my Odin 2 Max in a few months. Oh, and incase you didn't knew; the fact these start-up menus of both AYN and Retroid devices looks so similair is due AYN and Retroid are owned by the same company called Moorechip Technologies. Had to throw that out since you made comments about that. ^^

[@anthonym6119]

I wanted to preorder but last time I did for one of these systems delivery takes forever.

[@corsinivideos]

nice, my question though is does MK8 and switch become unplayable on yuzu after 30 minutes gaming? This is what happens on my SD gen 1 phone.

[@crestofhonor2349]

What a fantastic device so far. I wonder how good the battery life is on a handheld like this in the different systems. It's the one thing ARM handhelds have over x86 handhelds and that's run time

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Crazy battery life so far.

[@thenarrator5746]

Battery is 8000 mah. Which equals insanity. You’re going to get at least 4 hours PS2/GC play out of that.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Closer to double.

[@Tacquito]

I can watch this now that you convinced me to buy it. All my defences failed. Darn you Joey!!! 😂 ugh my wallet 😅

[@defiantgames7207]

I think charging seperation is there version of bypass charging

[@Parallax1024]

Hey Joey what you think of the black color do you like it or would have preferred some of the other colors? And thank you for the video 🔥🔥

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I have my blue preordered and I want it still.

[@Parallax1024]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Nice, I ordered the black because my flip is in the 16bit colorway

[@killthemessenger84]

Please test geekbench & antutu on high peformance, maybe it'll break record

[@rp8253]

It's an amazing device and great value for money, but i have an ally for most emualtion/games & have an Odin Pro for lighter platforms / where the android apps are better optimised vs windows, but i am still trying to find a way to convince myself to buy 😂

[@jonathantan131]

Bruh. GT4 runs smoothly even at 3x. Now that IS mad. Wonder if Midnight Club 3’s any good, though!?

[@Vafler86]

Do you know when they will start shipping?

[@begida]

I just order mine Odin 2 pro when I should expecting it?

[@staysharp2453]

Plz always test Valkyrie Profile 2 and Final Fantasy Dirge of Cerberus for Ps2. And Zelda Skyward Sword and Mario Galaxy for Switch. Thx

[@veinnzofficial]

06:32 am i seeing an old micro usb port? If that's true, that sucks

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

This has usb c 65w charging.

[@Mosestylez]

Joey! When you played Switch games using Yuzu, did you notice the handheld overheating, even though it was on Quiet Mode?🤔🙏

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Screen and shell never got anywhere near warm.

[@Mosestylez]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Sweet! That's nice to hear! Thank you for a quick reply and looking forward to next review 🙏😁

[@farhanvamp]

Does the black pick up finger print easily?

[@RaveDude-ig4nc]

I have one quick question, did you get a super dock with your order? If not, do you plan on buying one?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nope and nope, don't need it personally. My Syntech dock works with this device perfectly.

[@TheEviltrainer]

26:02 Wait, is there a fix for Super Mario 3D World's black sky already???

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

This device is a little beast huh?

[@ozmaphase2]

“Ys” is pronounced “Eese” I believe. As in, east, minus the T.

[@Madblaster6]

How does BOTW run on CEMU?

[@forthenext]

Do you have all the emulator versions you were using?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

M64plus FZ play store, Dolphin Dev latest, Vita3K today's update, Yuzu EA play store, Aethersx2 3668, Citra mmj latest.

[@likeabarrel]

Wondering if the 8GB model is good enough to play some Switch games

[@marcusmccloud8394]

My 8gb laptop can play smash ultimate & hyrule warriors just fine. This will too.

[@zaldronthesage]

Hows it play sonic the hedgehog 3 vs the first one?

[@ListogreOfficial]

I suggest trying Winulator (New Vegas and Sims series are popular picks), NetherSx2 (instead of Aethersx2, it uses the absolute latest build 4248 but removes the ads and anti-user features), Yabasanshiro 2 (saturn emulation is very iffy so will be good to see it perform with the massive performance overhead). NFS Most Wanted PS2 is also very difficult to emulate without tweaking a lot of settings, so would be worth a shot. I also suggest trying some Android games like honkai and genshin.

[@ca9inec0mic58]

Winlator has bad performance, I recommend Box64droid instead

[@albertbernal7434]

Which model was this one tested on ?

[@VividTheater]

How does Shadow Of The Colossus for PS2 run on it? I might have to sell all my devices if it’s that good.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Still drops 50% even at native, emulator issue.

[@VividTheater]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Thanks for the info.

[@JD96893]

The pricing on the pro and max versions are a bit ridiculous compared to the base.

[@Senorgrav]

Basically endgame. One device that will literally do it all

[@JustinShapley]

Steam Deck

[@Senorgrav]

@@JustinShapley they are completely different handhelds for two different audiences

[@JustinShapley]

@@Senorgrav why would you purposely buy a less powerful unit for ~ the same price in 2023? Just get the Odin 1 if you don't want PC.

[@BaldKiwi117]

​@@JustinShapley it's not the same price and portability. The steam deck is the size of a skateboard

[@JustinShapley]

@@BaldKiwi117 it is not that much bigger lmao, still think this item is way over hyped. Odin 1 was awesome and this is just slightly more awesome, no point to buy a horizontal product when you can vertically upgrade with like anything else that's out now lol.

[@HollowRick]

Wise haha i remember thinking it was called that In the early 2000s its actually pronounced ease

[@Lvl99Retro-zr1fi]

Is this the Base version of the Odin 2? Sorry i missed that in your video

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

12GB

[@TheCoppyCat]

Assuming you mostly would stream games would you pick this over the Logitech g cloud?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It's cheaper and better, yeah I would.