Odin 2/Odin 2 Mini Setup Guide (Roms, Emulators, Tweaks)

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Note: I've updated the title and thumbnail to include the Odin 2 Mini, since it's the same processor and exactly the same setup steps and everything. So if you're here after and confused why the video only shows the Odin 2, I just avoided having to create a whole new video for no reason. - For Dolphin, you can actually get it from the Play Store, as long as you signup for the beta. You should see that prompt in the play store. It's a better option as it'll stay up to date. - For Yuzu, don't enable Force Maximum GPU Clocks, you can skip enabling that.

[@johnsuerivera9372]

Hey, do you insert the SD card facing up (logo) or down? Thanks in advance

[@ubertherapy]

Logo down.

[@ubertherapy]

I have all emulators loaded and configured. I want to use Daijisho but I’m having some problems. For example, when I click on PS2, it’s supposed to load AetherSX2. Instead of going directly to the ROM, it just takes me to the list of games instead, or will not load Aether at all. All of the emulators work fine by themselves so that tells me the problem is either with Daijisho. I’ve already checked the player selected to make sure those are all correct. Any ideas on how to resolve this? I see several other people of posted the same problem on Reddit, but no solution.

[@BillyZard]

You talk to your audience like we're IRL mates and I love it.

[@brotherchicken1]

For someone like me who has never touched an android device in my life, this video has been so helpful in just understanding not only Odin setup, but just basic Android menu finding and where to go for what, what things are called, what new types of tools are standard on an android device. thank you!

[@Ag45727]

Have watched this many times but finally I'm here with my new Odin 2! Best retro handheld setup guide I've seen, thanks Joey!

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Glad it helped!

[@michaelbenny659]

Perfect timing, I was just hunting for the ‘correct’ version of skyline as this guide came out

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I do Yuzu here, but my Android guide has Skyline in it.

[@TheDinoflagellate]

Thank you Joey! I received the device a week ago but I had no idea how to set some of the emulators up properly. I was just fumbling around until I got things looking okay. Didn't realize I can upscale the resolution and the difference is night and day.

[@GT1GT]

WOW, I Love Retro Gaming! Seriously its so kewl. I picked myself up a Odin 2 pro and never played any of my old retro games for years. Im not ever sure really why, but.....a little while ago I really wanted to find another hobby. I have been gaming in VR since 2014 and have been a hardcore VR enthusiast since then. Haven't touched a pancake (flatgame) since 2015. I just need a little break from everyday use of sticking something on my head. So I had a thought of bringing back some of my memories of old school gaming and found this. Thank You Joey for this tutorial, I some how got 3 SNES games working on The Odin 2 and never have touched a retro digital gameing handheld in my 51 years. I am so much in love, (even just playing the 3 games ) from my old SNES System, in Digital, in my hands...FUN FUN FUN.

[@lunarwist5655]

I really felt you dying inside after about 20m. Thanks for the sacrifice, lol. My Odin 2 Base shipped and should arrive on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to the RPG dream machine!

[@nepaliprayasgurung2594]

Finally someone who also ordered base odin 2. Mine has been shipped and tracking number provided to me on my email *Gmail* I waited 3 weeks for shipping as I bought it on 26th October.. Don't get me wrong I personally would love 10gb of ram on the base but pro 12gb ram and max odin 2 16gb ram is overkill. And you personally don't need more than 8gb of ram if you plan on playing ps2, GameCube, wii, DreamCast and retro consoles like ps1 n psp. as for yuzu and skyline gets more updates in the future. I think odin 2 base 8gb ram model would be able to run 90% of Switch games. And I personally bought base odin 2 to play ps2, gcn, wii, DreamCast, Saturn, at full speed. I already have switch oled with tons of games so I didn't see the need to buy 12gb ram Pro model or the max!

[@christopher_schwab]

Joey - I posted this on the discord, but also wanted to share here to give you a proper shoutout. Here is my review of the Odin 2 Mini: So I just wanted to share this here...I received my Odin 2 Mini yesterday and spent the evening setting it up and finally playing it. I've got it right next to me here and am about to boot it up. It works great with retro games (of course) but also pretty well with Steam Link setup if you want to do some couch gaming. I used Joey's Retro Handhelds setup tutorial, and found it so helpful to actually get up and running quickly. Despite it being for the Odin 2, since the Mini is near identical except for form factor/screen the setup video worked perfectly. Joey if you're in here you're awesome! All I can say is this is the one - this is the retro handheld I've been waiting so long for. It's perfect and is such a pleasure to use. I see myself using this as my main device for years to come, even as the field advances. Gosh, I even want to buy a second one for my brother if I could afford it. He would love the hell out of this thing. Others have come close...I've been going retro on a PSP Go which is great and also own an Anbernic RG405m (which is a fantastic device too, no shade thrown here!)...but the Odin 2 Mini is an instant winner. It's such a powerhouse in a portable form factor and it feels so premium. The main gripes most reviewers have listed in their videos do exist which I've experienced, but in reality when using the device they are so tiny and barely noticeable. You most likely just won't care when actually gaming. For all those waiting who haven't received their device yet...be patient. But know that when it finally does come you are going to love it! 🙂

[@andrescaicedo2621]

Appreciate all the help with the setup! Clear, concise, and easy to digest in simple steps. Thanks for all that you do for this community!

[@OSW]

Awesome. I just got an email today saying it'll arrive....in December. Thisbwill come in so handy 🙂

[@Geezgio]

Ordered mine on the 7th so I obviously missed the Indiegogo campaign😢but I still can’t stop watching your videos on it lol

[@SN-47]

Highly valuable tutorial, loving it! It helped much to check I had not forgot any setting or menu configuration! But man, I watched 40min of guide and 40min of ads, that's crazy 🤯

[@hoodsom3]

Thanks joey, you are a blessing to us retro/handheld gamers

[@lucasdoval8106]

Man, you are the best, your videos are great, nice explanation, did everything for the ones i wanted and they worked allright. Thanks and Kudos From Brazil.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Great to hear!

[@Jakcoon]

Thanks so much for this video! I am waiting for my odin 2 as we speak but i did a practice run on my phone and it worked out amazing i really cant wait for my odin 2!! ❤

[@sikayduh]

Thanks for the video! Definitely going to use this when mine arrives.

[@Bert221]

Have been waiting for something like this. Many thanks! 🙏🏻

[@droidlycodes]

Okay let's get started 0:25 done I did the guide 😂 awesome guide man can't wait to hopefully see mine today or Monday! DHL hurry tf up and drop my Odin Max and Base so I can throw away my $1000 Redmagic 8S Pro! 😂

[@MitchK1989]

I love using the left rear ‘macro’ key as my hotkey enable rather than select - especially for neogeo where select is ‘insert coin’

[@joecoady8224]

That’s excellent! Short and easy to follow. Thanks man.

[@papa_NCF]

Wow great timing, just had my Blue Max delivered today!

[@cutsdeep]

very helpful. was looking for this for my soon-to-arrive grey pro. subbed, thanks!

[@tm3m]

Thank you so much, this was incredibly helpful!!

[@DaveThaumavore]

Thank you for this video. Extremely helpful and well produced.

[@dawsoncjames]

Thanks for making this video! So useful.

[@strikegodzias4805]

Solid Explorer is a game changer for file management!

[@Hyperfixd]

Super helpful well done Joey!😁

[@williefr]

Awesome video! Now I just need to wait for my Odin 2 to arrive :P

[@overoula]

bravo really nice setup video. i will send it to everyone asking help on how to setup it.

[@TheUndertaker19]

This seem the video to review once I get my Odin thank you so

[@gabrielarcher4143]

If there's any other way to support other than like/subscribe pls let me know. This sort of tech is way over my head but made accessible thanks to people like you. Thank you so much brother ❤

[@NeoSpartan117]

Awesome video for an awesome handheld!

[@MrPenitencier]

Awesome guide, thanks mate

[@osiris5315]

I needed this! thanks!

[@stlmills911]

Several of me apps like aethersx2 and Dropbox won’t seem to open consistently on my Odin 2 pro… I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling, but nothing seems to work. I wait a day and then it works. Makes no sense. Any recommendations?

[@djtakeflight804]

Great vid... but as far as I understand, if ya have the base unit, there's really no point in installing switch emu unless u have the pro or max..

[@tfirejubrajubrah]

Hey can anybody with Daijisho? It's not synching PS2 or 64 roms even though they work in the standalone emualator.

[@jstownend]

Please tell me the best way to do vita and PS3 emulation on the Odin 2. I’m all set for every other platform. What format is best for roms ?

[@RizenAgidyne]

Vita is in early stages of progress for emulation and PS3 is not available for android. There are ppl building apps but there not ready for android for a long time. Hope this helps!

[@Brucedoos]

Great video! I have noticed some people using nethersx2 now, what are your thoughts?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You can do either, the setup for that is convoluted for new users and I personally just prefer using 3668 for now.

[@Brucedoos]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds aethersx2 it is then. Looking forward to the odin coming!

[@BraveCornHolio]

you didn't even punch in man. now I need magnifying glass.

[@FredMorgan-gb5el]

Can you do a video on getting sudachi

[@VividTheater]

For some reason, Daijisho will not launch Citra Canary, even if it’s selected under edit. I get error message: Player error: Unable to find explicit activity class Games work fine if I bypass Daijisho. Any fix for this? Also, if I press L3 or R3 during any games the black levels get screwed up, and gets washed out!

[@TheDarkVyers]

Not sure what happened but after doing the Retroarch input setup I cant use the touchscreen anymore. Any Idea how to fix this.

[@RobyMicrobi]

Is there any way to stop the red light flashing constantly? I assume it has to do with low battery, but it starts at 20% and its soooo annoying.

[@provis83]

M64 plus FZ starts to open and immediately closes for me

[@DeadlyWinter]

I'm trying to find the Naomi Flycast default player for the Dreamcast on the list but it's not there. I do have the core installed, what should I do?

[@timcn3602]

Thanks for this guide @JoeysRetroHandhelds. Does rumble work with Yuzu on Android? It does not on my Odin 2 Pro, and I'm wondering if it's just me.

[@TheUndertaker19]

following your tutorial step by step w my odi2 pro, when into retroarch Prt 1 Controls, when i tap over any of the key mapping the calibration pops and off immediately, if y press B then i can enter the button map but i cant remove the default buttons already in there, kinda annoying, example D-Pad Up shows Hat #0 Up, Key up, Mouse 1 , not sur e what im doing wrong, just got my odin2 out of the box lol

[@Santee2013]

Thanks a lot!

[@LooneyTunez09]

I have just got my odin 2 and have a few games on it, just looking for a guide how to install the console start up sequence as ive looks deep on google and games corps ect but it isnt explained i have certain console bios if i am supposed to compact these files with the game file? Or is it a completely different thing to do? Do i load the bios file to the emulator?

[@az639]

I dowlanded tiny best set because I'm really new to the world of retro emulation. Do I have to do anything with it aside from unzipping the files or I can just put it on my sd card and it will work right away when I put the card in the device?

[@queenbreakeryt3394]

@25:24 when I push the back button it simply takes me back to the game list. No menu pops up

[@jeroenhdv]

I've got everything setup but 1 thing isn't working....video out over usb-c. It works for my laptop and other devices and my Odin2 recognised the DP connection but doesn't display anything on my monitor. Any idea?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Hm, try restarting while it's all connected?

[@DanielChaves1984]

Have there been any tweaks, mods, suggestions since making this video worth noting or making another video? I'll be getting my Odin 2 in a week 😁

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Possibly Nethersx2, you could do the Odin 2 stuff from here and use my 556 setup guide as it's newer, but it's all very similar.

[@adamahmad4214]

​@JoeysRetroHandhelds Hey Joey, thanks for everything you do. I just got my Odin 2, do you mean initial set up to use this vid and then for everything else use your 556 video?

[@adamahmad4214]

Such as installing emulators and roms etc.. I'm not that tech savvy so just want to know when I should move to.your 556 video 😂

[@CarlosFernandez-hw9no]

Nice video! I just don't see any bios for Atari 2600... the rest is done! Which core/bios for atari 2600 guys?🤔

[@fnregistration]

Stella core in Retroarch

[@mykiisubtle]

So I've bought the Teamgroup 1TB SD card, and I want to load my games in preparation for my base Odin 2 Delivery on Tuesday. I just inserted the card into my PC and I see that the file system is exFAT. QUESTION: Does it matter what file system it is before I eventually put it in the Odin 2? I really don't want to mess it up and possibly have to start this process over. I plan to set the card as "portable".

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Exfat is what mine is, should be good with that!

[@ChristianMeier-nr5fw]

thats a nice guide, thanks Joey! I struggle actually with Aethersx2... i downloaded Build 3668 und first it worked. But without any updates it stopped working and will always crash when i tried to play or load a game? Cant figure out what could be the issue here... do you have any advices for me? Thanks PS: could there be a corrupt game file which lead to crashes?

[@kingwrecker]

Do you need to format your sd card before adding r0ms

[@21lanevo]

Any tips on transferring games save slates from Odin 1 to Odin 2?

[@stevenchartier5603]

How do I get the citra to work better? Specifically when playing fire emblem and you go to the attack cutscenes the animations skip and audio lags. Just that part tho. The rest of the games seem to run great. I just don't know how to tweak the settings for it. I have the odin 2 pro model.

[@paracitbizkit]

Why do you suggest to use SD as portable and not internal?

[@Jakcoon]

Can i preload an sd card before i get the odin 2 or am i better off waiting for the device to plug it in format it then sit and wait? 😅 I dont mind it would just be nice 😊 will do portable storage as you said 😊

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep you can, just format it as exfat first.

[@Jakcoon]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thankyou! And great video I will be setting it up with you I reckon 😁

[@teckoh8997]

I did all of these steps, but when I run GBA, NES or SNES, the analog stick does not work at all. I have to use the D-Pad. Any ideas of why that is?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Hey, 11:30 in the video.

[@valg.3152]

Hi everyone I have Aethersx2 installed and I’m trying to play Madden 2007 however the right analog stick is not able to kick or punt. I did the correct control mapping. I need help badly.

[@sloppyjoe2687]

i cant seem to cannot to solid explorer when connecting to my mac no go, and i can't seem to connect odin 2 to the mac via cable. i need help fixing but any advice or alternatives

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I don't have a Mac, sorry, I would have no idea.

[@mli3440]

hey , so.. how do we get sega CD AND Saturn running on here. please help

[@j.e4735]

Why is the right stick so sensible in citra emulation?

[@noahdempsey7001]

Question do you have to buy games to play into the emulator or do they all come on pre-installed??

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nothing preinstalled, just Google and get them for free. Or check the link in the description.

[@ther3aper561]

Another starter guide I watched said something about needing BIOS for the emulators? Is that something I need to worry about/is it easy to do? He said he couldn't show it because it's copyrighted stuff and I don't have any know how except tutorials so not having it is something I'm scared to do if I get this device.

[@SPIDEYMODS616]

don't be nervous nothing bad will happen

[@pompeytillidie83]

Do you think this vid will be good to use for odin mini 2? Also will I be able to use my sd card full of roms that's in my retroid pocket 4 pro and use it straight in the mini 2 from day 1?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yes to both.

[@guille6785]

awesome

[@emanuelburgos246]

Can you format the MicroSD card on a PC first without having any trouble using it in Odin 2? I'm asking because I want to copy my roms onto my MicroSD card ahead of time so that when I get my Odin 2, I'll be ready to go. Thanks!

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep, format as exfat!

[@emanuelburgos246]

Thanks for your reply!@@JoeysRetroHandhelds

[@mikidnark7203]

Hello M8, What about wiiu emulator? Is there any?

[@noahdempsey7001]

Easier question, are all the games you import from a different device or same device free?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Roms are free online yes.

[@fnregistration]

My Odin 2 base was just delivered 10 minutes ago, 4 days early :o Can I take the microSD card from my Odin Lite and use it as is in the Odin 2 or will I have to reformat it?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Should be good!

[@fnregistration]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds worked like a charm!

[@ivan.mezzacapa]

Nice! Where you get nintendo switch roms/isos? Tks!

[@JM-pv2il]

would you happen to know how to fix retroarch from going unresponsive with a black screen everytime I load a game?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

From Daijisho? Either the wrong core is set or you're not exiting your previous game properly via retroarch hotkey. Pushing home to exit RetroArch isn't the right way.

[@JM-pv2il]

Yes, when I’m trying to play the game from Daijisho the screen changes as if to play a game on Retroarch but then goes black. The cores match the ones you set and all. But I’ve never been able to even start playing a game to be able to quit it via hotkeys. Not sure what’s up with it

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

@@JM-pv2il Yeah that's a core mismatch or missing bios.

[@epsy2988]

thanks !

[@ItzMeLucky101]

Can you use your phone to download the roms and switch the files to the handheld from your phone, or do you have to have a computer?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep, I use solid file explorer for that.

[@lucaboscolopalo7613]

Hello, if you put a ps1 bios japanese, does an european game work? Same question for ps2, thank you

[@Mistmatzadelous]

Hi. Thank you for the guide. I changed my settings in retroarch like yours but in the end it wont save the new settings. After restart retroarch my settings are gone. How to fix that? =(

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Did you click save current configuration?

[@Mistmatzadelous]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds yes. I restarted and it works now. 🙈😅

[@GamingWithNeytiri]

i don't understand this. i thought you could download games in the amulator apps but, that doesn't seem to be the case ? you need to have games alread that you put in there ?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nope, and yep.

[@GamingWithNeytiri]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds huh ?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

@@GamingWithNeytiri Answering your questions. No to the first, yes to the second.

[@GamingWithNeytiri]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds wtf, there is no way to download games on it ???

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Okay, let's start from the beginning. No, you can't download games inside of the actual emulators. Yes, you do need to put games on the device. Yes, you can use a web browser on the device to find and download games if you know the right websites. Does that help?

[@gregorybolivar5712]

Try out: PS1 games Street Fighter EX+Alpha... Street Fighter EX 2+ Tekken 3 Android Games: Modern COMBAT 4... N.O.V.A 3... Samurai 2 - Vengeance... 👌👌👌

[@johnhart8856]

Hello everyone. I just recently got my odin 2 and I'm still in the process of configuring all the apps/emulators in whatever downtime I get, lol 😂 One specific query I have is in regards to simulating wii motion in the dolphin emulator. A problem I've been having is that the "shake" function seems to be conflicting with the "pointer" function, meaning I cannot use the pointer function to click on a menu icon (also meaning I've been unable to properly exit out of a game in the home menu). Does anyone have any recommendations on how the x y z of the shaking motion works, or better still a recommend button setup guide and what motions are/aren't necessary? Sorry, I'm a newbie to all of this 😂

[@Gondalica]

Do you have to find the roms yourself or is there files you can access?

[@SPIDEYMODS616]

Google the name of the game and then add the word rom

[@Gondalica]

@@SPIDEYMODS616 I got it. I was just hoping someone already had a master file of just every rom ever existing. I have archive instead. Thanks.

[@Alvaro_GG3]

Woul appreciate some Vita3k tutorial, i cant get it running games like Gravity Rush which should work fine on the Odin 2

[@tonysaurabhroy]

If I'm looking upto GameCube and PS2 emulation will the Odin lite be enough?

[@joeh5315]

Yeah for sure. Easily.

[@tonysaurabhroy]

@@joeh5315 have you used it for both console emulation?

[@grilin18.]

Im having an issue with aether the option to disable auto updates isn't there for me in my playstore, anyone have any ideas on how to fix maybe where I download the apk from matters?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You can skip that then.

[@grilin18.]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds i ended up running nethersx2 using the bulder to just make a new apk since some restrictions in the odin OS prevent patching aether into nethersx on the device, highly recommend over aether if you have a pc to build the new apk on

[@OxysLokiMoros]

Can you make a preloaded sd-card for the Odin 2? With emulators and roms for PC-9800/8800 Megadrive Master System Saturn Dreamcast PS1/PS2 Super Nintendo Neo Geo DS Advance GameCube Wii Psp Switch With all jrpgs, beat em ups and visual novels? 😅

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You can put whatever you want on your card.

[@awesomereviews1561]

Citra MMJ is better though

[@eddiev.261]

👍👍

[@FPS_Bang]

My touch screen isn’t working for DS games 😢😢😢

[@ThatGeometryDude]

Hey! Love the vids as always! Was wondering if maybe I could edit your videos for you, for free.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Appreciate that! I'm a control freak, so will be keeping it in house for a long while.

[@ThatGeometryDude]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds ok, np! Love the video, was hoping Russ would do one but you did instead. Super helpful vid

[@WheeledHamster]

They really failed with the ring light on those clear case, it's just 4 damn LEDs.

[@edjecollins4141]

I can't get my Odin2 to recognize my ps2 games. It just doesn't see them. I have no idea what I'm doing

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

What format are they in?

[@edjecollins4141]

Z7 I think?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

7z? Those are zipped, need to unzip using 7zip.

[@edjecollins4141]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds I downloaded that and I think I unzipped them. But then they aren't in my ps2 folder. I'm not kidding when I say I'm technology illiterate. I want to set the Odin2 on fire and go play my ps2 disks on my TV.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Where is your ps2 folder located? You can move the unzipped file to that folder.

[@Javier-zz6kp]

Cause we can.

[@ggSosaBrady]

Where do you get the roms from ?

[@SPIDEYMODS616]

Google

[@beggaswalid2486]

Is this site reliable? I want to buy this device

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It's direct from them.

[@pumpedupgaming5419]

This video has 20k views and at least 50 of them are me 😂 this thing is complicated for a noon like me