Amazing performance, tiny package! // Odin 2 Mini REVIEW

[@johnsducks9816]

I don't care how many people make vids on this I will watch EVERY SINGLE ONE until I can afford one for myself

[@praveenm5723]

Haha same mate

[@Nediablo]

Ditto 😂😂

[@nelsikegaming]

I'm doing the same haha

[@kii_2002]

my odin2 arrives tomorrow and I´ve been binge watching odin reviews for like 2 weeks now, I can´t wait

[@Nediablo]

@@kii_2002 nice! The regualr Odin 2 I take it?! Let us know how it is! ♥️

[@RetroGameCorps]

I had to chuckle when you said "USB-A hole" during the UGREEN segment, I get called that all the time.

[@TechDweeb]

Haha I'm surprised they approved it to be honest 😅

[@PhenMr]

It gets me every single time 😂

[@dominosnostradamus2415]

Battery sucks :( I’m so sad why

[@trprofissaochofer]

Muito bom video ainda nn falo inglês.mais gosto de ver seus vídeos

[@oW0LFP4CKo]

This was an absolute delight to watch. The simple details like actual sound during gameplay footage, with your voice overlay on top - to the fun bit with the PocketS talking to Odin hahaha absolutely wonderful video. The style, the video work and the writing in your videos is why I wait so patiently for your videos while everyone else releases their first impressions, and then reviews. It's all just the appetizer for what I know is the real main course. I only wish your videos were longer, because I can't get enough. Thanks again for a banger video dweeb!!!!

[@Tombastic77]

I just love your creative content. So here's some moolah.

[@TechDweeb]

That is so freaking generous! Thanks so much dweeb. I'm honored to accept your internet money. 🙏

[@NishantaBarman-x8e]

I wish I could do that too

[@NishantaBarman-x8e]

But I have no money 😅

[@samvieten_official]

your video style is awesome, it's really fun to watch, thanks!

[@Sadtiric]

Thank you for this, truly. 💚 I was beginning to feel like I had made a mistake by ordering this on launch after watching everyone else's videos, but your optimistic, yet realistic review has made me feel excited again!

[@TechDweeb]

Good! You should be excited, it's a freaking awesome device. You will love it.

[@washuai]

??? I haven't seen anyone dunk on this. Sure, I've seen some people conclude the larger, cheaper, better battery life Odin 2 is for them, but that's skipping pocketability entirely, Wich would be fair if they explained this isn't pocketable, but they don't. Of course the drawbacks of miniled vs a proper microLED or oled have been discussed. Like when Russ thinks portability, it's GKD Pixel, the tiny horizontal Trim UI, the SP or not larger than RG35xxH. idk, for someone who gets the psp and vita, it's kinda odd

[@oW0LFP4CKo]

"Trust me buddy, I know" 😜 hit me in the hurts but also made me giggle along 🤣

[@andresluna5511]

8 Gigglebites? Or 16 Gigglebites?

[@mattmiller4866]

Preordered the white pro. Cant wait!!

[@Assato]

Lovely device. I love its mininess but I love the price and battery of the odin 2 more

[@morterox2]

Yeah if the price weren't the same then it would be a better deal but as it is right now the original is much better

[@geggyboy1269]

​@@morterox2 The price already isn't the same. What are you talking about?

[@nooder0ni]

​@@geggyboy1269 The Mini is more expensive, unfortunately.

[@morterox2]

@@geggyboy1269 I see a a 30 dollar difference. It is almost the same price. The mini should be cheaper if you are going to give smaller battery life

[@chigyver]

I'm glad you found the Odin 2 Mini comfy. That's my biggest concern and that's somewhat quashed now. Thank Ye TD.

[@TechDweeb]

VERY comfy!

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

Still impatiently waiting for mine to ship

[@ibelieveinjesusinmyspareti2861]

Ship or aereocraft?

[@X862go]

Did you get pockets or odin mini 🤔. I might get an odin 2. I don't really game on android, but now wuthering waves is a thing. 😅

[@beowolf410]

Yeah me too! Beginning in late June is not a release date lol. I check daily lol

[@arthurdurham]

Same, wish they'd give a more specific date

[@Zedisdeadbaby666]

@fillerbunnyninjashark271 thanks for letting us know

[@zazennoir288]

Odin 2 mini is now the best character in this show! I hope he will make other appearances!

[@beowolf410]

I really like the backgrounds you use for your handhelds. There was a really cool one that looked like a living room I liked a lot. Nice customization.

[@xhenriquefps]

Nice Ugreen sponsorship. I have soooo many of their products and yhry are all great!

[@VladNerd]

I just wish they would've shrunk those screen bezels. Outside of that, it looks pretty much perfect. ❤

[@TechDweeb]

I'm with ya. But I feel that way about pretty much every device these days.

[@VladNerd]

@@TechDweeb I think we got spoiled by the MM/MM+. I always respected how cleverly Miyoo made a seemingly cheap screen look pretty much bezeless on 3 sides. Screen-to-body-ratio-wise, it's all been downhill since then for most of these emulation handhelds. A man can dream of a bright future though, where companies don't intentionally design handhelds so people have a reason to upgrade. 😄

[@EmeraldStargazer]

I was so ready to pull the trigger on Odin 2 device but then reddit started to flood with swollen batteries here and there.. Now I am left with Retroid 4 plus OR Steam Deck. Odin 2 was such a fantastic middle ground.

[@Wistz90]

Hey TechDweeb, I'd really appreciate it if you could tell me what the JRPGs displayed in this video? There's one at 9:07ish and 9:58? Thank you ^_^.

[@TechDweeb]

Tales of Eternia (PSP)

[@Wistz90]

@@TechDweeb tyvm!

[@hrtbrkkids]

I'm so torn guys.. I've been a handheld user my entire life and have been wanting to get into PC gaming. I was thinking about purchasing a higher-end Minisforum mini PC for $600-$800 but then this thing came out. I'm a sucker for aesthetics and nostalgia and this thing just looks so good. But for the price, I'm really not sure if I should skip out on this and just get a PC I've been eyeing.

[@hrtbrkkids]

The PC I REALLY want is the Ayaneo Flip DS. But it's out of my budget and Minisforum offers better performing PCs at a better price. Though I'd be stuck at a desk lol

[@gotlegsbluedog]

I’d say go for the PC, you could probably do way more on it than the Odin 2 Mini!

[@gotlegsbluedog]

@@hrtbrkkidsOh duddddeee I want that Flip too. It looks so cool. But it’s so much compared to the android handhelds

[@MartinAdrianoFlores]

I’d get a cheaper handheld like the Odin and then save up for a full blown PC with real capable hardware

[@farstranger69]

What about the gpd win 4?

[@mrhumbuck_]

Having recently got a Steam Deck I've no plans on getting another gaming handheld anytime soon. Normally this makes me avoid reviews of similar devices so I don't feel tempted by them, but yours are so relaxing and fun to listen to that I often put them on in the background anyway. Thanks for making them!

[@LazyTeeRex]

If you want to carry something that does emulation but you want it to be smaller than the steam deck then I recommend it that's why I bought mine, so I can use it at theme park lines or when I go to the grocery store with my wife 😂

[@mrhumbuck_]

@@LazyTeeRex It looks really amazing for that kind of thing, but for me it isn't enough to justify buying another device. My 3DS is pretty good for very portable gaming, unless of course there's even a hint of sun...Which isn't usually an issue where I live 😅

[@Knightwing2112]

Still out of my price range however thank you for the review

[@rustytanks]

I agree, it looks great but to pricey

[@beowolf410]

What I did was the pay in 4 installments timed it with my paycheck lol

[@pimpinken8901]

Don’t feel bad by the time something similar will be affordable it’ll literally be 10x the machine🤷🏾‍♂️ early adopters are more about financial flex than an actual function.

[@borf42]

Great video! I have a Pro model on order in black. I can't wait!!! Question: Is that one of the soot creatures from Spirited Away?!? Those little guys are the cutest!

[@TechDweeb]

THANK YOU FOR NOTICING!

[@CornyPuddle]

I can't decide. I'm either getting this or a steamdeck. Both are appealing to me but the form factor of the odin 2 mini looks amazing

[@washuai]

Mini vs Deck, is like choosing between devices that compliment each other to grab one or the other for different uses. If you prioritize portability, mini, for everything else Steam Deck. Odin 2 vs Steam Deck makes sense, since both are baggable, not pocketable. There is light, battery vs performance & support.

[@dawsoncjames]

Since seeing the form factor of the Pocket S, I don't think I can forgive screens with basically two large bezels around them...

[@MisterDrumsNoob]

I have the odin2, I like it very much. But it has a bit too much input latency, which annoys me from time to time

[@washuai]

That's not something I'd expect from something that expensive. Also not something that seems to get reviewed enough.

[@thewolfiegamer-xm1dn]

good to know for the 1 and only tech deewb

[@KingKalos5th]

Greatly edited video, truly fun to watch and the mini is a great device, except the price... But hey 8 gen 2 and mini led, hall joysticks.. you just can't dislike it.

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks buddy

[@beowolf410]

Another great review. Im actually a big fan of the form factor. I feel like its the biggest a pocketable handheld should be.

[@emilianomontanari283]

does it get ambient warm?

[@steamdeckknights8978]

Waiting hee hee ordered 2 weeks ago soldd the O2 BC i couldn't carry it around at work and a PC handheld at home cant wait to have that power back

[@Internet_Pirat]

Is it worth buying or is it better to wait?

[@TechDweeb]

Yes, I think it's a good buy right now TBH

[@braken67]

Not the word paper🤣🤣🤣. It's dumb but I love that the video is blue today and not orange/purple

[@TechDweeb]

Gotta mix up the colours sometimes :)

[@打工人-r2e]

5:06 I wish it's 10% off, but it's not. It's $10 off, and that's a big difference because 10% would be $34 (or $40 depending on the model)

[@TechDweeb]

Doh! My bad :S

[@likestech1873]

As a complete newbie to these handheld devices, why would I buy any version of the Odin over a Steam Deck? Actually, I was never interested much in handhelds because the screens are too small, and I don’t want to dock them to my tv. What’s changed my mind is the arrival of AR glasses. I’m going to buy a handheld now, and I need to choose which one to get, and whether I will go with the Viture Pro or the Xreal Air2 (thanks for your “Viture Pro glasses that don’t suck” review).

[@nordax7458]

I’m just waiting to see if they add different colors then I’ll buy it

[@ErdilloOriginal]

Did you countered any over heating with this stuff? Since ım interested into this thing ı wanna know if there is a big flaw.

[@TechDweeb]

Nope. No overheating issues for me.

[@ErdilloOriginal]

@@TechDweebthx for your help. You dont know how much it means to me.

[@leelee7334]

I don’t like they didn’t include a charger. I find that slick. Is Horizon Chase Turbo that much better than 80’s overdrive. I’m wondering why they didn’t just you use the Loki max shell because that would be nice.

[@fab9566]

Very good! can you explain how you install all the bezels, i mean the consoles picture around the 4:3 display. Or give me a link where i can see how to install it please?

[@geise69]

Going over what's on the system I can't believe it has a screen!

[@novantha1]

Given the software limitations of Android handhelds, I'd be really interested to see someone do a video on some sort of remote play over Bluetooth / wifi hotspot setup with an x86 SBC, to play PC games "on" the Android handheld. It sounds kind of weird and janky, but I think it would be an interesting angle that to my knowledge nobody has really pulled together before.

[@maddoggaming1171]

It looks so amazing! But I think I’m extremely content right now with my RG35XXSP for most of my retro needs and my Steam deck for everything else. What an insanely awesome time to be alive!

[@TechDweeb]

Agreed!

[@joeygarcia6647]

Retro gaming on my legion go is the best

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

I also thought it said 10% off for preorders, but it was only $10. Still nice, but not the $30-40 off I thought it was.

[@ErdilloOriginal]

Since you are master at handhelds ı wanna ask you if odin 2 or odin 2 mini is worth more.this will be my first handheld and ı wanna buy the best one. I play lot outside like in subway and cafe and battery matters for me

[@米糕-z9x]

May I ask if there are the games inside when I buy one on their official website? Thanks

[@TechDweeb]

Nope, this device you need to add your own games.

[@X862go]

Awesome, so cute 😍 you're not too bad odin mini 😉 .

[@LazyTeeRex]

Just reminding myself what a great purchase I made 😂

[@Sadtiric]

Now we just have to get a high-end Android device with a SIM card slot, a mic and a decent camera so I can toss my phone out!

[@TechDweeb]

Haha I've wanted that since the RP2+

[@washuai]

Given these things aren't made with battery life, you're better off with whatever phone with good call quality and fast enough camera for a value price and a pocketable handheld that won't make you cry if accident or theft occur. Gaming without phone distraction or battery impact, is the way.

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

N GAGE 2. N GAGE 2. N GAGE 2.

[@Sadtiric]

@@TechDweeb We can dream!!! 💚I'm hopeful!

[@2LoudTech]

For Asguard 😂 Loved the video. Can't wait till my Odin Mini arrives. Also your a bad influence on me General Dweeb because of you I am strongly considering picking up the PocketS. 😢

[@Jdawg0529]

picked one of these bad bois. while i love it, my d-pad has a squeak to it when I press it down and its driving me nuts. not sure what I can do (if anything) to fix it

[@TechDweeb]

Bummer! Have you tried giving it a squirt of WD-40? That fixed a similar issue on a different handheld for me. Just be careful you only get the stuff where you want it.

[@Jdawg0529]

@@TechDweeb can't say that I tried WD-40 but I did try taking a toothpick and getting some silicone grease I had in the seams of the d-pad. I most likely didn't add enough though 😅

[@bmcc4379]

Tech Dweeb, I need help deciding on a handheld. It'll be specifically for Nintendo from the GameCube to the switch. I'm looking for the best value, nothing fancy, just works without glitching

[@ElementalTJ]

Inspired channel. Love it

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Are the sd cards with these decent quality? Ive been so conditioned to swap out sd cards with every handheld purchase, but for fancy pants devices like this id like to expect high quality across the board. I want doves to fly from the box! Customers always right.

[@KyleRuggles]

Great review once again!

[@MJ-mk8jg]

Good to hear from you

[@ZmondeChefKing]

Is this the supreme one that will plah the legendarh indie games?

[@gapster77]

I know it’s not related to this vid, but I have a few questions about the rg405m, if anyone out there knows first hand and can help me; Is Gamma still the OS of choice? Is Garlic working well yet? I want to play the higher ends, mostly Game Cube if that’s relevant. Any help much appreciated 👍🏻

[@TechDweeb]

Yes Gamma OS is great, don't bother with Garlic

[@gapster77]

@@TechDweeb Nice one, Tech Dweeb! 👌🏻

[@PiyushYadav-b5t7u]

Use winlator on it bro

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I Love the size but I don’t really like the design. I LOVE the way the Odin 2 looks and I wish they would have just shrunk that down to a 5in screen instead of making it look like a knock off vita. Still pretty cool to have all the power in a tiny little thing like that though.

[@davidraquepas2344]

Bro this intro was epic

[@nelsikegaming]

Can't wait for mine!!

[@Gigi-zy1kx]

It isn't the size of the ship it's the way you row your boat Techdweeb

[@andiyz3937]

where do i get these systems bezels? especially GB

[@agamaz5650]

Odin 2 Mini is the closest to perfection to a handheld device, next big step is oled and software improvements

[@davidraquepas2344]

I saw video saying it overheat. Reach 60 degree on the heatsink exactly where you left hand is so you feel it. Pretty big flaw imo. Also the battery life is very meh

[@aaronmurgatroyd5810]

What is the game boy game at 11:58? I thought it was Solar Striker at first, but it has different text at the top to that?

[@Anomaly570]

Aerostar

[@WinlatorGamers]

I see you from Spain thanks for your videos I like so much 😁😁🤪

[@westleyjohnstone4719]

Good to see we pay loads more in money in the UK. So much cheaper in the u s 😕

[@TechDweeb]

Not fair huh

[@brisingr14]

Pretty cool. I'm happy with my miyoo mini+ & my steam deck oled tho.

[@sahed2007]

Do these products come with the Emulators, ROMS and BIOS, Is it switch on an play or you gotta do things before you can play

[@washuai]

It's android, so no it doesn't. It's illegal most places to sell you Bios and RoMs, besides. I definitely don't want to see android handheld with phone type bloat. Although, I could have sworn some androids do have emulators installed, but I don't think Ayn Odin do. You're much better off getting your own quality sd card and being discerning about where you source your bios, RoMs from. There's numerous curated sets out there to make it as painless as possible. Or you could overpay for sd cards or HDD someone did for you, that's a lot of trust. I don't condone it, since he's bundling Emulation Station's app, which you should buy from the original developer, but there is a KZbinr that is selling a script that installs emulation station and emulators for you very fast for Android devices. Since it's supposed to be easy set up, he might have been stupid enough to include the bios. You'd still need your own RoM library.

[@erraddict]

I have an Odin 2 and I notice when I use virtual screen mapping, the left stick tends to stop moving. I can't play Brawl Stars without my character stopping in it's tracks and getting me killed. Do you experience this too?

[@letraschinasxD]

since its an android device, can it make calls?

[@4DoorsENT]

Whatsapp

[@sluggerboy9191]

I love ayaneo pocket but the D pad issues people talking about drives me insane

[@digonet2004]

We need an Android flip console with a large 4:3 screen, like 7 inches, with a mini version of 6 perhaps. 7 inches in 4:3, for example, allows a 6.5 inch 16:9, while a 7 inch 16:9 screen only allows 5.7 in 4:3. Another point is that a 4:3 flip allows for a smaller size, in this 7 inch example it would only need approximately 16cm, it still fits in your pocket... if it is a 6 inch version then around 14cm. The idea of ​​the flip does not exclude the desire for horizontal consoles with larger 4:3 screens, just the flip allows for a much larger screen without increasing to the sides, in addition to better ergonomics. PLEASE SEND THIS COMMENT TO THE MANUFACTURERS, REPLICATE IT IN OTHER VIDEOS. The goal is for us to have incredible consoles.

[@boxed-sound]

What is the anime looking game with the red haired guy and the ghost bunny thing?

[@TechDweeb]

Tales of Eternia (PSP)

[@boxed-sound]

@@TechDweeb looks cool. I’ll have to check it out! Never played any Tales games before.

[@agentpt]

3:54 and 9:37 what game is this ? (I dono much about retro gaming) thanks in advance

[@TechDweeb]

Street fighter Alpha 3 on GBA

[@agentpt]

@@TechDweeb thank you

[@gingyman99]

stret fighter third strike

[@mjdf122]

Steam deck Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and Odin 2 best handhelds

[@washuai]

How is RP4P better than Odin 2 mini?

[@Joshuavila_jpg]

Great vid but the Odin bit got strange there 😂

[@xkxxxx]

My favourite Canadian!

[@TechDweeb]

🍁

[@MIDNITE69]

The entire 'Hand Feel' section sounded uhhhhhhhhh >.>

[@TechDweeb]

Get your mind out of the gutter!

[@rustytanks]

Looks good, but i still love my Vita ❤

[@washuai]

Well the Vita is better at playing Vita, for now

[@jazzyjeff7]

Why would you pay such a premium for this device when you can get a SD or even Rog Ally 😅

[@jobearesto9746]

Thanks for the video. I do love the look of this one however its just too expensive. If it goes close to a steam deck in price its a no no for me. Of course if I was rich then I would have that and the oden 2 and the mini.

[@estebangarciahenao435]

I loved Odin's invitation to dine, heh. PS: this is another proof PS Vita design is/was great

[@CellPhish]

Great review

[@MajlisIlmuTamanSyurga]

Witness me! But i can only afford Powkiddy V90 ...

[@MrEman2001]

Love your vidoes but can you do a Comparison between the pocket s and the odin mini pls ❤

[@washuai]

He brought it in to this vid, to mention it's more powerful, pocketable, without addressing the ergo elephant, etc

[@garethbeaton8414]

Shud i buy a charg stand dock for miyoo mini plus's from eBay only have one is it weth geting

[@Rockysbeats]

can it run fightcade?

[@germanvorrath7972]

No HDMI ?

[@TechDweeb]

HDMI out via USBC

[@germanvorrath7972]

Awesome

[@germanvorrath7972]

I really appreciated. When you have that choice

[@MobileDecay]

Why don't my handhelds talk to me? 😢

[@Chunks_36]

It's dweebin' time!!

[@Bugside]

Can't wait for my Retroid pocket 3 to die so I can buy an Odin. I decided I won't fill my house with handhelds, a big one and a miyoo is all I need

[@dreioo8759]

I'm just excited to be here :)

[@myriadmyriad7209]

I like this device more than the steam deck

[@X862go]

You did you got it out before the 21st 🎉🙌. You should get a vita it's basically the only way to play Vita games. Even with the power of a god.

[@MilanSmore]

You can play vita on lots of devices😅

[@X862go]

@@MilanSmore they don't play well I have a snapdragon gen 3 device, rog ally, stem deck oled. None of them run gravity rush with out issues.

[@dozymostly]

when will odin 2 mini ship :(

[@likeabarrel]

6/25-6/30

[@lloydmilton9808]

Wait, isn't the 'God of Steel', Crom, the Cimmerian God?

[@7heruvim7]

What better this or ps vita?

[@Soaches]

This can *play* some PS Vita. It can basically run most consoles. The problem is more the lack of emulators more than the lack of performance. The Vita has 512 mb of RAM and this has 12-16 gb. It's not even close in performance!

[@plathimus]

Can this play Xbox 360 games

[@TechDweeb]

Nope. No Xbox 360 emulator on android (yet)

[@PatriotJedi]

I left a comment asking a question on your last video. Hope you see it🙌

[@eightsprites]

looks like a PSP, I like it