Odin 2 Pro Review (This thing can do EVERYTHING!) |

[@kim_chimpy]

Mine is arriving next week, so excited coz this will be my 2nd gaming handheld since psp

[@RetroGamerAJ]

That's super cool! Let me know how you like it.

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

I've been using the odin2 for a while now, its an amazing handheld imo. 😊

[@RetroGamerAJ]

I agree! 😄😄

[@gregorybolivar5712]

Been Rocking my A-O2 Pro, Black Edition since 3rd of December 2023... Just dropped 1tb micro sd-card... Still loading... Can't run out of space...🙃🤣...Too much fun...Had to share with my friends time to time about how cool it is...😎🤓

[@RetroGamerAJ]

That's awesome man! What game systems can you play on that?

[@gregorybolivar5712]

@@RetroGamerAJ Mostly... FPS games / RPG / RACING / FIGHTING: ANDROID GAMES: Modern Combat 3 / 4 N.O.V.A. 3 --Vanguard Alliance Samurai 2-- Revange Rainbow Six-- Tom Clancy PS1... PS2...PSP... PS-Vita... GameCube...Wii..3DS...

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@gregorybolivar5712 That's incredible, man!

[@gregorybolivar5712]

@@RetroGamerAJ make sure you set up... By follow...those tutorials channels... Joey retro Retro game corp Retro handle

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@gregorybolivar5712 yes! They are great channels to follow for tutorials, I follow them very close for all tutorial based handheld reviews.

[@EliasPfaiffer]

What charger do you use for the Odin 2 Pro?

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Currently I am using a fast charging USB-C cable, with a 100watt charging block! It will charge my Odin 2 Pro in an hour and a half!

[@blues05]

​@@RetroGamerAJ And that's an 8000 MaH battery! Awesome stuff!

[@oW0LFP4CKo]

HELP! I am so torn right now. I am debating whether to get the Odin 2, or the new Mini that is on pre-order right now. We have finally gotten some real-timd use videos from AYN and it looks like a PSVita 2.0 which I absolutely love. I think i would enjoy the smaller machine, but the battery life may be worse. Overall the machines are going to be very similar, i just cant decide, im stuck in a back and forth loop!!!

[@RetroGamerAJ]

To be honest, I would stay with the ODIN 2 PRO, over the Mini, just based on battery life. I do like that it looks like a PS VITA 2.0, but the form factor of the ODIN 2 is very ergonomic! My favorite device!

[@blues05]

The Odin 2 has better thermal and better hand grip ergonomic. But the Mini is more pocket-ability. Powerwise, both are the same with the outstanding Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

[@oW0LFP4CKo]

I bought the Odin 2 Pro. Can't wait!!! I finally decided that the OG would be a better couch console, even though the mini looks amazing haha thanks guys!

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@@oW0LFP4CKo great choice! You will be amazed at how much it can do 😁

[@koftaboy]

I want the white one but i feel like with time it will turn off-white or kind of yellowesh so im thinking Black.. whats you take on it?

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Yeah that's a good question. I love my white version of this device! If you don't mind black, I would just get the base model and save some money. Because the Pro (white color version/different color options) are more money for about the same performance. The black model (which you can get in the base/PRO model) has about the same performance but better price. Your basically paying for the different colors of the Device and more internal storage. But you can always add a 1 TB SD card if you want to create more storage.

[@koftaboy]

@@RetroGamerAJ i really appreciate you. You covered everything in one simple answer. Love your content. Ill probably go with all black pro

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@koftaboy Thanks man! I appreciate you watching. Very soon I will be putting out a new video on the Odin 2, showing off harder games, including switch and android gaming!

[@BZB7685]

Hi, I have a question What are the differences between all the versions? Do they have more performance or is it only the storage?

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@BZB7685 so the Odin 2 Pro and Max have slightly better performance due to faster RAM capacity, also they have more internal storage than the base model. Now the base model is still a great pick, it will be able to play all of your PS2/GameCube no problem and you can add in additional storage through the MicroSD card slot. Basically, in my honest opinion, if you want a colored Odin, get the pro not the MAX, the performance to money is not worth the price of the MAX. But if you like the black model, I would suggest the Base model to save some money 😁 hope this helps!

[@BZB7685]

@@RetroGamerAJ thanks! It helps me a lot :)

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@BZB7685 awesome! Hit me up on Instagram or Threads after you get it, would love to see which one you got!

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Do you plan to get one? Do you already have one? Let me know down below or if you have any questions that I could possibly answer!

[@bigstv15]

What front end is it? Emulation station?

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@bigstv15 The front end is Daijisho! It's an app that you can download in the PlayStore on Android. It's very easy to set up!

[@bigstv15]

@@RetroGamerAJ ah yes I've heard about it!

[@WheeledHamster]

Well the ROG Ally was top on my list but due to the Asus bullshit going on, this is now top on the list!

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Very nice! Yeah I've been hearing all about that stuff too. You won't be disappointed!

[@oW0LFP4CKo]

Be careful. This is not a handheld PC, this is an android gaming handheld. It's an amazing system and I was happy to purchase one, but just make sure you know what you want from your gaming handheld. Cheers 🍻

[@blues05]

You somehow undersell it imo! The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 under the Odin 2 is OP for emulating PS2, Game Cube, Sega Saturn, PSP and Swtich games. Some games maybe a lil bit hard to run but that's not the device fault but the emulating software itself. For $300, this thing is a stole considering how powerful the APU is!

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Trust me, this is going to be an ongoing series for the channel. I absolutely love this handheld and I still learning how amazing the Odin 2 Pro is... definitley more to come!

[@darkyetlovely84]

but the pro isn't $300, its 370. Base is $300. Just saying 🤷‍♀️

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@darkyetlovely84 yes that is correct! But the base and Pro basically have the same performance just different RAM capacity and more internal storage for the pro and max models

[@BeamerTime354]

Have had my Odin 2 max since launch and it is the best retro handheld I have ever owned. If you don’t have the $ for the max or pro the base model will do everything you need. Oh and they just announced a 5” screen Odin that looks like a vita. It supposed to be cheaper and has the same chip in it 👍

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Love to hear it man! Yes the Odin 2 base model can pull good performance with switch games because of a new feature they added with an update alittle bit ago. But yeah just saw that and posted it on my Instagram! It has a 5" mini LED screen. Which is supposedly better than 1080p! Definitely something to look out for in the near future.

[@BeamerTime354]

Yeah I have a problem when it comes to handhelds 😂. Odin pro, Odin 2 max, onexplayer mini pro 6800u, miyoo mini+, miyoo mini, ambernic rg35xx, switch……….and it keeps going 🙄

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@@BeamerTime354 that's seriously why I started this channel, because I wanted to build a community about my problem with having too many retro handhelds 🤣 so we are in the same boat! I got like 10 different handhelds! Searching for more haha

[@BeamerTime354]

😩 then you realize 10 of them sit in a drawer and you gravitate to the newer ones.

[@wiggygfe]

It's not cheaper

[@bigstv15]

I plan to get it, i have a legion go and a rg35xxsp and a vita and a psp

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@bigstv15 Nice stack of handhelds you got there! Yeah it's a great handheld, not only performance wise, but it's about the size of a Switch, so pretty compact too!

[@bigstv15]

@@RetroGamerAJ yeah 👍🏾 what really draws me to it is that battery life. I already have the legion go which I can play virtually anything on but the battery life suffers. Also I can have native Android and even emulate PC with the Odin 2. It'll be exciting for sure!

[@Kasey50Cal]

Wassup AJ totally new to the emulation world. Was looking for the best device to play ps2, gamecube, and n64 with absolute ease and you among other got me into wanting this device... BAAAAAD lol. How do I get one?

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Awesome man! That's the same thing that happened to me haha! Here is the link if you are interested 😁 www.ayntec.com/products/odin-2

[@Kasey50Cal]

@@RetroGamerAJ Thank you brother! I'm really diggin' emulators now! Perfect way to get lost in nostalgia all in one handheld lol! Much appreciated! 🤜🤛

[@RetroGamerAJ]

@@Kasey50Cal absolutely! Let me know if you have any other questions. It's the best!

[@Kasey50Cal]

@@RetroGamerAJ Absolutely brother thank you for makin' this video!

[@DesmondSky]

You do realize you can pull out the sticks and put in bigger ones, right?

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Yes I do understand this, I was just showing off the base model, for the people trying to buy this device outright with no modifications added. 👍

[@dawneebeur9469]

You need to test demanding games for android such as Wuthering waves

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Absolutely! I will be doing Android gameplay very soon in another video. Thanks for the suggestion

[@jakesmith5278]

Haven't touch my Steam Deck in ages cuz of this monster.

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Yes, same here! Totally agree. Only thing I use my Steam Deck for now is playing PC games or Indie titles on Steam!

[@richardwiechmann6487]

This is the normal odin 2 😂

[@RetroGamerAJ]

Nope, normal Odin 2 only comes in black!

[@Chronox2k4]

Same price as steamdeck. Does it play switch games? nope. Your better off with a steamdeck. More power,for the same money=happy custumer.

[@RetroGamerAJ]

The Odin 2 Pro plays Switch Games perfectly. I just didn't have time to setup Yuzu on my device yet. That's coming in a later video for sure 😏

[@BeamerTime354]

Oh it plays switch games, I just got done playing Mario wonder at 1080p and smooth framerates.

[@nkoonkukoo]

It does play switch games, not all but I can play Persona 4 and 4 at 1080 30FPS.

[@oW0LFP4CKo]

Have fun lugging around your steambrick, I mean steamdeck. Those things are massive. The Odin is the perfect mix of size, performance and versatility - also apples to oranges because the Odin is an android handheld, not a PC handheld.