Absolutely agree with you on the reviews focusing on retro gaming. Although I think it might be due to how it is more known to the retro handheld community than serious Android based gaming channels (if there are any at all); in fact I only knew that the retro gaming community is a thing only after finding out about Odin because I wanted a dedicated console to play Android-based games.
That's really interesting and a great point. I don't know of any Android based gaming channels. I think there's still a perception that all Android games are microtransaction and ad heavy, but it's not entirely the case. There are loads of amazing more traditional games on Android if you know what you're looking for. And with a console like the Odin, you really can get the most out of them.
I was super hyped for this console and waiting 2 months for it felt like an eternity. I love it. I wouldn't say it beat my expectations, (mostly because I'd watched so many reviews I basically knew what to expect) but I can 100% say I wasn't the least bit disappointed. Being able to play most PS2 and Gamecube games (and even some Wii games) in handheld mode is a childhood dream for someone who grew up on the Game Boy Color. For me, this was a great buy and I have so far not regretted the money I put into it, and I think for the amount it cost I personally think you get the most out of the Odin compared to other retro handhelds. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but it's probably the best you can get so far for that price. It all comes down to what you want it for. If you want simple pocket-sized NES/SNES/PS1, you could probably go for something else. If you want something more high-end, I highly recommend the Odin. PS2 emulation is not perfect by any means, and some titles I want don't work at all. God of War, Asterix XXL, Kingdom Hearts 1, Whiplash and such can however already run at 60 FPS with the right settings, so once the app has been out for a while I'll be happy to see what it can do. I've had a blast playing Double Dash and Simpsons Hit & Run at 60FPS on Dolphin as well.
Perfectly said. It is an absolute beast and considering the competition right now, nothing comes close in terms of the power. It's even started making me rethink some of my physical PS2 and GC collection. It's amazing considering where retro handheld emulation was last and even more exciting is where it's heading!
Take in mind that AetherSX2 is a kind of a "hobby" work that works amazing on recent firmwares and processors (The odin has a Snapdragon 845 for the "pro" model, the lite one has a dimensity 9000) The ayn odin is way old in the software side as i have the same SoC and RAM on an old phone and it runs way better than the odin, since the software is making a lot of conflicts with a bunch of settings and internal data. None of us were expecting aetherSX2 it was a simple, just because release, the emulator is in beta phase too, so i wouldn't be too harsh on that. The odin could very well handle it, but the old android version is the one to blame.
@@MuhammadAli-xw4yc If you want retro emulation on a less bulky advice, go for the Odin. There is however no denying that the Steam Deck is more powerful in practically every way. The Odin can play up to most PS2 games and some Wii Games. The Deck can emulate Switch and PS3 and it can play basically any PC game. Everything the Odin can do, the Deck can do, and probably do it better. One is built as a retro emulation console and one as a high-end portable gaming PC. It all comes down to which you prefer. Tekken 7 and Street Fighter 5 won't even be able to run on the Odin.
I have a Pixel 3 XL with the same processor, so I knew what I was getting into already. That's why I went with the Odin Lite. But it looks like it shouldn't have been called a Lite. Cell data, Wifi 6, BT 5.2, No need for a fan. longer battery life, looks to play some consoles better than the base/pro, but a little worse in others. I do concur that setting up all these consoles is getting a bit annoying. This will be my first dedicated Android-based retro console, so it should be a new experience for me. I'm excited to see what the next couple of months will look like when more reviews for the Lite trickle out. Cheers mate.
Yup that's what I been saying the D900 can be significantly better if it was prioritized to overclock. The 845 excuse is only for it's windows support. Anyone that's capable of reading GFLOPS and understanding the architecture difference can compute this. It's not even that hard. All that driver support blubber means nothing given that Devs and the community have find their way around since 2020, and progressing very quickly I must add
Honestly it is a good gift for a kid or friend who doesn't know that much about emulation because it's a great chance for them to learn. It's not that hard and if they can't be bothered to watch a youtube video to complete it if need be. Then they never wanted to play it in the first place so it was never a good gift. Or if they're really inept or young just set it up for them? I mean it is a 300$+ gift after all.
Problem with mobile games is that they're mobile games. Too much pay to play junk to sift through to find the odd gem...usually a game ported over from another system.
Wii mapping can be a little tricky but I've had a lot of success, it's definitely worth the learning curve - I'd never played the Kirby or DK games on Wii before.
Yeah I can definitely see how you'd get used to it. I can imagine some games probably playing even better, like some of the FPS that forced the use of the Wii mote but worked terribly.
Brilliant video. I can’t help feeling that the system is powerful enough to play all PS2. As you say the software is quite new. I’d love an option to reduce the refresh rate of the phone to 60 as it’s slightly off and can only be remedied though retroarch. A added 30fps option would be even better to smooth some things out on more demanding games.
Unfortunately it’s not. AetherSX2 is well-optimized enough to the point that anything that it struggles to run now will pretty much always struggle to run.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate the support! I'm constantly tinkering with settings hoping to find the best setup. The only problem is it's different from game to game. I'm looking forward to the time when the raw power outweighs any issues.
Maybe it’s because I play fighter games but just got my base Odin this week and games like xiolin showdown, tenkaichi 3, budokai 2, and Naruto ultimate ninja and the performance has been near native to most of the Wii, PS2, and GameCube experiences I remember without having to have the console set
That's the Android F1 game. Decent game but badly needs controller support! Yeah I talk about how close the Retroid Pocket 3 Plus is in the review I just put out. The Odin is almost irrelevant now.
It all depends on if PS2 and GC is important for you. Everything else will be near perfect on the Lite. However if you want the best PS2 and GC emulation then I'd recommend the Pro.
I feel like there’s too many handheld emulators coming out at the same time. They all kind of smudge together. The playdate was pretty unique but not as powerful I dont think. I feel like some handheld companies need to stop releasing so many and focus on a few fantastic handhelds Not to say any of these handhelds are bad, they’re all great, you can play metal gear solid on the go! I’m saying that they sort of merge together without too much identity
I know exactly what you mean mean. We can't really complain about any of them. How far the technology has come is pretty mind blowing. However it does feel like a little bit more focus on making the best device possible would be nice.
I didn't get one of those but I did buy an Asian English copy of Dragon Quest Builders for the Vita yesterday. 😂🤣 Now I'm just hoping that it works, because of it's cheap price I am alittle worried. 😂
Has no experience with emulation. I would prefer the handheld already having games ready or if like switch can but the games and get physical copy or digitally get it. IM does not fan of android games. As much as impressive this is, i stick with the switch for now till someone makes something like my switch. Evercade exp looking promising but mainly used for retro games only.
@@ChronikSpartan I heard them and retroid pocket is the way to go. Other tell me i should find a site and download said games but i dont even know what site to go to. lol
For people considering this for PS2 it’s worth checking this video. With some tweaks he’s able to run most games at full frame rate with 2X res and widescreen hacks th-cam.com/video/oD2_MiP25Fw/w-d-xo.html
@@ChronikSpartan thank you for responding. Nice that link does work although I do have a question. Do you know about how many months it will take If we preorder now and deliveries start in August? Was just worried about receiving this item in the middle of next year lol 😆
@@bolugo6490 If you ordered now, as in second week of July I wouldn’t expect to see it ship until nearly October. The “orders begin shipping in August” note has been on the site since it launched in early May and you can bet a lot of orders have been placed since then.
@@bolugo6490 hi. I live in the UK and I bought it a few days ago. I emailed them to ask roughly how long and they said it should be with me in September.
I'm getting closer to dropping some cash on a new handheld. Until then, I'll have to make do with the soft modded Vita and Switch. They're certainly starting to pique my interest though!
Not long now buddy! The perfect device I feel is round the corner, whether they actually make it though is a different thing as I feel constantly leaving us wanting more works really well in this market, lol!
![The new KING of Emulation [AYN Odin]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOE76NBOTCw/mqdefault.jpg)
PS2 was such a goated console that people are still having hard time emulating it 20 plus years later.
PS2 is tricky but PS3 is going to be an absolute mutha to emulate on a handheld!
Absolutely agree with you on the reviews focusing on retro gaming. Although I think it might be due to how it is more known to the retro handheld community than serious Android based gaming channels (if there are any at all); in fact I only knew that the retro gaming community is a thing only after finding out about Odin because I wanted a dedicated console to play Android-based games.
That's really interesting and a great point. I don't know of any Android based gaming channels. I think there's still a perception that all Android games are microtransaction and ad heavy, but it's not entirely the case. There are loads of amazing more traditional games on Android if you know what you're looking for. And with a console like the Odin, you really can get the most out of them.
Android games? Gimme retro over mobile games any day of the week.
I was super hyped for this console and waiting 2 months for it felt like an eternity.
I love it. I wouldn't say it beat my expectations, (mostly because I'd watched so many reviews I basically knew what to expect) but I can 100% say I wasn't the least bit disappointed. Being able to play most PS2 and Gamecube games (and even some Wii games) in handheld mode is a childhood dream for someone who grew up on the Game Boy Color.
For me, this was a great buy and I have so far not regretted the money I put into it, and I think for the amount it cost I personally think you get the most out of the Odin compared to other retro handhelds. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but it's probably the best you can get so far for that price. It all comes down to what you want it for. If you want simple pocket-sized NES/SNES/PS1, you could probably go for something else. If you want something more high-end, I highly recommend the Odin.
PS2 emulation is not perfect by any means, and some titles I want don't work at all. God of War, Asterix XXL, Kingdom Hearts 1, Whiplash and such can however already run at 60 FPS with the right settings, so once the app has been out for a while I'll be happy to see what it can do.
I've had a blast playing Double Dash and Simpsons Hit & Run at 60FPS on Dolphin as well.
Perfectly said. It is an absolute beast and considering the competition right now, nothing comes close in terms of the power.
It's even started making me rethink some of my physical PS2 and GC collection.
It's amazing considering where retro handheld emulation was last and even more exciting is where it's heading!
Take in mind that AetherSX2 is a kind of a "hobby" work that works amazing on recent firmwares and processors (The odin has a Snapdragon 845 for the "pro" model, the lite one has a dimensity 9000)
The ayn odin is way old in the software side as i have the same SoC and RAM on an old phone and it runs way better than the odin, since the software is making a lot of conflicts with a bunch of settings and internal data. None of us were expecting aetherSX2 it was a simple, just because release, the emulator is in beta phase too, so i wouldn't be too harsh on that. The odin could very well handle it, but the old android version is the one to blame.
Hi buddy which do you recommend for emulation this or the Steamdeck? I want to play Tekken 7 and street fighter 5 on the go.
@@MuhammadAli-xw4yc You kidding right? Go to the steam deck
@@MuhammadAli-xw4yc If you want retro emulation on a less bulky advice, go for the Odin. There is however no denying that the Steam Deck is more powerful in practically every way. The Odin can play up to most PS2 games and some Wii Games. The Deck can emulate Switch and PS3 and it can play basically any PC game. Everything the Odin can do, the Deck can do, and probably do it better.
One is built as a retro emulation console and one as a high-end portable gaming PC. It all comes down to which you prefer. Tekken 7 and Street Fighter 5 won't even be able to run on the Odin.
I have a Pixel 3 XL with the same processor, so I knew what I was getting into already. That's why I went with the Odin Lite. But it looks like it shouldn't have been called a Lite. Cell data, Wifi 6, BT 5.2, No need for a fan. longer battery life, looks to play some consoles better than the base/pro, but a little worse in others. I do concur that setting up all these consoles is getting a bit annoying. This will be my first dedicated Android-based retro console, so it should be a new experience for me. I'm excited to see what the next couple of months will look like when more reviews for the Lite trickle out. Cheers mate.
The is definitely sounding like a really interesting console. I guess AYN have learnt a lot since developing the Pro and Base.
It was initially using a slower processor, so I guess AYN just stuck with the Lite name to avoid confusion.
Yup that's what I been saying the D900 can be significantly better if it was prioritized to overclock. The 845 excuse is only for it's windows support. Anyone that's capable of reading GFLOPS and understanding the architecture difference can compute this. It's not even that hard. All that driver support blubber means nothing given that Devs and the community have find their way around since 2020, and progressing very quickly I must add
6:28 hey mate, are you using Aethersx2?
Honestly, this kinda reminds me of Game Gear. I guess the softer, rounder edges, and all black gave it that vibe. I love this look.
I'm really surprised how well the ODIN Lite turned out, I wasn't expecting to play PS2 on it.
And yes the Wii controls are a pain to set up.
Yeah, I think a lot of people thought it would be a lot less powerful than it turned out!
I guess Wii controls can't really be helped.
Can the Odin lite play some PS2 games good? I'm thinking to buy either Lite or Pro😫
But I'm leaning mostly towards Lite
Honestly it is a good gift for a kid or friend who doesn't know that much about emulation because it's a great chance for them to learn. It's not that hard and if they can't be bothered to watch a youtube video to complete it if need be. Then they never wanted to play it in the first place so it was never a good gift. Or if they're really inept or young just set it up for them? I mean it is a 300$+ gift after all.
Haha, you make a fair point. As long as you are smartphone adept you'll be fine!
Problem with mobile games is that they're mobile games. Too much pay to play junk to sift through to find the odd gem...usually a game ported over from another system.
So true! I feel there's such an untapped potential in the mobile game market, but no one seems interested :(
Wii mapping can be a little tricky but I've had a lot of success, it's definitely worth the learning curve - I'd never played the Kirby or DK games on Wii before.
Yeah I can definitely see how you'd get used to it. I can imagine some games probably playing even better, like some of the FPS that forced the use of the Wii mote but worked terribly.
How does the pro handle Call of Duty Mobile? What kind of graphics settings can you run?
Wow you've saved me a lot of money.
Good stuff! If you're waiting for near perfect PS2 and Gamecube emulation I feel like it's close, but not here yet.
@@ChronikSpartan You've read my mind.
The best comment on here
0:26 What the hell is that painting
Hahaha! I call it She-Hulk-Butt
lol@@ChronikSpartan
Great channel you have here dude. Keep it up 👍
Thank you mate, I really appreciate that 👊
Brilliant video. I can’t help feeling that the system is powerful enough to play all PS2. As you say the software is quite new. I’d love an option to reduce the refresh rate of the phone to 60 as it’s slightly off and can only be remedied though retroarch. A added 30fps option would be even better to smooth some things out on more demanding games.
Unfortunately it’s not. AetherSX2 is well-optimized enough to the point that anything that it struggles to run now will pretty much always struggle to run.
@@vince5260 some games like Spiderman 2 have improved. I find the problem is mainly glitches rather than speed.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate the support!
I'm constantly tinkering with settings hoping to find the best setup. The only problem is it's different from game to game. I'm looking forward to the time when the raw power outweighs any issues.
@@richardmunn3571 I’m just paraphrasing the dev, who said there’s 5-10% performance left at most to squeeze out.
Maybe it’s because I play fighter games but just got my base Odin this week and games like xiolin showdown, tenkaichi 3, budokai 2, and Naruto ultimate ninja and the performance has been near native to most of the Wii, PS2, and GameCube experiences I remember without having to have the console set
Yeah it's definitely a good console especially at the current price. My comments were more relevant last year when the price was much higher
Great video !!
Thank you mate!
If you boost the clock and cool it off more it plays ps3 and windows 11 games like 2077 at 55fps.
How's FPS, Halo Infinite experience on Odin? The position and the height of the right stick seems difficult to use...
For me it's fine, but then I've always preferred the PlayStation style of analogue placement, so low is OK with me.
I need them to give me a shipped date. Been waiting since February. 😒
Wow that is quite some time. Mine came after 2 months. Is yours a Pro or Lite?
What's the beauty on 8:00 ?
How ever I must say price door price - retroid pocket 3
That's the Android F1 game. Decent game but badly needs controller support!
Yeah I talk about how close the Retroid Pocket 3 Plus is in the review I just put out. The Odin is almost irrelevant now.
@@ChronikSpartanyou're a retroid shill
Odin pro or Loki mini pro?
I'd say Loki mini as you'll get PC game access too
Hey thanks for the video , is it possible to play neogeo ??
No problem mate. I've not tried Neo Geo, but I suspect with MAME on Android it won't be a problem.
Is there anything else on the horizon which is more powerful do we know ?
Android/Linux based nothing announced yet. However the AYN Loki is in development, that's Windows based.
I'm going to get me an Ayn Odin Handheld (I can't decide if I wanted the Lite version or Pro version)
It all depends on if PS2 and GC is important for you. Everything else will be near perfect on the Lite. However if you want the best PS2 and GC emulation then I'd recommend the Pro.
@@ChronikSpartan thanks for clarifying that for me. I'll get the Ayn Odin Pro for PS2 and GameCube emulations
@@MrMartellSincere it's a lovely device, hope you enjoy it!
3:34 pretty sure they did not make emulators
You're right they didn't. How the device handles emulation is entirely up to them though.
Can you emulate original XBOX games?
I think it's possible but tricky
I feel like there’s too many handheld emulators coming out at the same time. They all kind of smudge together. The playdate was pretty unique but not as powerful I dont think. I feel like some handheld companies need to stop releasing so many and focus on a few fantastic handhelds
Not to say any of these handhelds are bad, they’re all great, you can play metal gear solid on the go! I’m saying that they sort of merge together without too much identity
I know exactly what you mean mean. We can't really complain about any of them. How far the technology has come is pretty mind blowing. However it does feel like a little bit more focus on making the best device possible would be nice.
I don't treat mine as an emulator device. I only play android games and Xbox cloud gaming on it.
That's really interesting mate! I love that about this device. Thanks for sharing it mate 😉
Is it good for ps2 games
Not perfect, you can get similar power from cheaper modern devices
I can’t believe how many switch games I can play on it as well
Have you tried playing red dead, Alan Wake, or doom 2016??
I didn't get one of those but I did buy an Asian English copy of Dragon Quest Builders for the Vita yesterday. 😂🤣
Now I'm just hoping that it works, because of it's cheap price I am alittle worried. 😂
Haha, brilliant! I hope it's working for you buddy 😁
Isn’t that like a $100 game? Haha
@@lesterbronson2385 it's about $125 to $150 game now.
That's way when I seen it complete in case for $50 I grabbed it. 😁
The problem with handhelds they cost a fucking eye, and more if you want to play gamecube, ps2, wii, etc
Yep, that's true. The RP3 is a great deal. But still that great PS2/GC emulation out of the box at a reasonable price is still some way off.
My Odin stopped working after I hooked it to the dock. 😭😭😭
Oh mate, that absolutely sucks!! Have you contacted AYN?
I was planning to get one
Despite the PS2 emulation not being quite at the level I want, I'm still absolutely loving mine. Not put it down for weeks now! 😁
@@ChronikSpartan cool it does carry more power than some of the other handhelds ive seen so far
@@sk1zlet yeah it's definitely the most powerful Android handheld I've come across, especially when running on enhanced mode!
@@ChronikSpartan nice
wow comparing to anbernic devices??? smh
They are in competition based on form factor, price and aspiration 🤔
Loki 😍!
Ahhh yes, I'm looking forward to that very much!
I’m waiting for 6800u or better handheld PCs, I knew the deck would be obsolete before it’s even available
The next 6 months will be really interesting in the handheld PC world!
Dock it show tv!
Has no experience with emulation. I would prefer the handheld already having games ready or if like switch can but the games and get physical copy or digitally get it. IM does not fan of android games. As much as impressive this is, i stick with the switch for now till someone makes something like my switch. Evercade exp looking promising but mainly used for retro games only.
The Anbernic devices are nice and come preloaded with games. They could be a good choice!
@@ChronikSpartan I heard them and retroid pocket is the way to go. Other tell me i should find a site and download said games but i dont even know what site to go to. lol
@@ChronikSpartan doesnt he retroid pocket 3 also?
For people considering this for PS2 it’s worth checking this video. With some tweaks he’s able to run most games at full frame rate with 2X res and widescreen hacks th-cam.com/video/oD2_MiP25Fw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, great info link 👍
Most of us don't know how to buy one of these. Js
The easiest way now is the new AYN store www.ayntec.com/
@@ChronikSpartan thank you for responding. Nice that link does work although I do have a question. Do you know about how many months it will take If we preorder now and deliveries start in August? Was just worried about receiving this item in the middle of next year lol 😆
@@bolugo6490 If you ordered now, as in second week of July I wouldn’t expect to see it ship until nearly October. The “orders begin shipping in August” note has been on the site since it launched in early May and you can bet a lot of orders have been placed since then.
@@scottgilbert3286 been waiting for mine since February is it worth it
@@bolugo6490 hi. I live in the UK and I bought it a few days ago. I emailed them to ask roughly how long and they said it should be with me in September.
I have one and it sucks get a ambernic there 100 times better then this
Agreed
Which one tho 😅😂
Was going to buy one for 100 bucks but I in a console for ps2 games
I'm getting closer to dropping some cash on a new handheld. Until then, I'll have to make do with the soft modded Vita and Switch. They're certainly starting to pique my interest though!
Not long now buddy! The perfect device I feel is round the corner, whether they actually make it though is a different thing as I feel constantly leaving us wanting more works really well in this market, lol!