I've had it for awhile now...amazing battery life, and great performance as well. Didn't think I'd use the Android gaming at all, but I did...just an AWESOME handheld.
It really is a phenomenal handheld This is the one everyone dreamed of back when the RP2+ started getting people wondering about effortless PS2, Gamecube, 3DS, and even now Switch I still like to chase smaller handhelds that can do more systems like the RG28XX but I'm fully satisfied with the Odin 2 taking the crown in the android class
The OG odin was the reason why I got a Steam Deck. I did the math and said well at $300 if I add another $100 I could pay older PC games on top of everything else.
Yea the sd are so worth it, i compared everything on the market in where i am right now and i either would have gone for sd,rally,lenovogo or onexplayer mini pro. I endednup going with the oled. All tho there ally even cheaper than my sd oled. I just like the screen and since ally has sd cards problem and just rlly bad battery made me get a sd oled. I've tried all 3 and i rlly like the ally power but its just not worth the drawbacks just like legion go.
Absolutely love my Odin 2. Thing is a beast. From playing older games like Pokemon up to games like kingdom hearts 2 this is absolutely worth the money I spent. (Pro)
Have the max model and have to say, I’m more than impressed with the results. Have everything from emulators to Steam Link and while there are a few hiccups, I say it’s more than worth the investment
I'll keep an eye on this. I would love a device purely for emulation tbh but it's a lot just for that for me right now. Still, it's on my radar and when I can I definitely can imagine buying it one day. Thank you for this detailed video and comparisons to Steam Deck and Rog Ally.
Problem for my end is that steam deck isn't officially available in my region so we have to deal with resellers. Right now, the stocks for the lcd version has dried up. Rog ally is too expensive, so I think the odin 2 is indeed the best handheld avaioable in my case at least.
Even tough emulation station is better than Daijisho ITS A PAIN to organize your library when you have multi disc games and updates and what not. File types are too specific and when you have a very old and robust collection it becomes too complex to get it right on emulation station
@@olinafan4459 Lmao RP4 Pro can't even hold a candle to Odin 2 base model. There's a reason why Odin 2 is considered the king of android handhelds. 😂😂😂
ROM files are from cartridge based systems. ROMs can be compressed to zip and played. ISO cannot ISO is disc based systems. ISO can be compressed to CHD and played
I really enjoy 3DS emulation and have been playing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII on Odin 2. I'm still even just impressed with that. I need to try more PS2 emulation using the Nether application vs AetherSX. I have found that some of my older Android games like Dead Cells and Alto's Adventure were having memory leak issues, but I suspect this is because they are older titles on Android and not hardware related. But, then again, I did not experience those issues on the Logitech Gcloud
Heyy are all 3DS pokemon games fully playable?? Because my main goal is to play all pokemon games from GBC, GBA, DS,3DS and SWITCH So is the Odin 2 able to do that? Or should I just stick with buy a new 3DS XL, which I can definitely play ALL GBC, GBA, DS, 3DS pokemon games. Which do you think would be a better choice? ODIN 2 or new 3DS XL?
@@Blue_Tsuki if your goal is those specific systems then I would get the new 3ds XL. Citra emulator can have glitches, it's not the Odin's fault it's the 3ds emulator. Odin can run nearly everything perfectly. But a homebrew 3ds XL is magical. Just make sure you get the NEW 3ds XL because the NEW version has not ram which you need to evaluate SNES properly and play the full 3ds library. A regular 3ds XL won't do it.
Was at odds with which handheld to get - from Steam Deck, Aya Neo Pocket S, to Analogue Pocket. This seems to tick all the boxes, plus I just bought the custom Playstation buttons (before buying the portable) so I guess I’m locked in 😂
You don’t need the Odín 2 if you just want to play ps2 games i have the Odín pro and have 62 games op and running perfectly I just bought one used for $150🤘😎
I wouldn't touch it with the battery swelling issues. It's not worth the risk, I'll just buy something with proper QA even if it is a little more expensive; beats a cheap Chinese battery exploding after a few months 🤯
How can i get android port of doom 3? I've been playing half life 2 on my odin 2, this odin is the best handheld I've ever even held. Its truly fantastic!
It seems like an expensive option for only retro games....most don't take a lot of power. I would go for the Pocket 4 pro. The Steam Deck is just too big.
Yeah its too expensive, I really was thinking about one, but its at the point where i can buy a steam deck in australia. Plus no warranty support locally, god knows how long shipping is. But basically buying a second hand phone with these specs is cheaper.
Heyy are all 3DS pokemon games fully playable?? Because my main goal is to play all pokemon games from GBC, GBA, DS,3DS and SWITCH So is the Odin 2 able to do that? Or should I just stick with buy a new 3DS XL, which I can definitely play ALL GBC, GBA, DS, 3DS pokemon games. Which do you think would be a better choice? ODIN 2 or new 3DS XL?
@@Techcraversouhhh so basically all pokemon games up till 3DS is plays fully, just that switch pokemon games is not 100%? Hmmm 🤔🤔 basically the same as the new 3DS XL(but only just without switch games) If you got to choose between Odin 2 and new 3DS XL Which would you choose? With like the aim for pokemon gaming
@@Blue_Tsuki If your goal is to play ALL your pokemon games from GB to 3DS on one system, then Odin 2 is the obvious choice :) But 3DS Pokemon games will be slightly better in native mode on a 3DS XL.
@@Techcravers niceee! Thank so much for helping make the decision what to buy! I guess I will go with odin 2 since it will also play the same all pokemon games from GBC to 3DS, and I can also play most the switch games and psp games as an additional bonus! So ya thank once again mate! Truly appreciated it! Imma SUBCRIBE for more great contents and informations! Keep up the good work! 💪🏻🙌🏻💯
This is a valid point although considering the chip it’s using as well as everything else inside, it’s hard to see it coming down too much for pricing. I have both and while the Odin 2 is excellent for battery and portability, if you don’t need that then the Deck does far more and it does everything better.
There is no other system or phone with this chips you can buy for this price, not even close. This thing has very good dpad and thumsticks, none of those Switch's sticks crap and average dpad. Simply unbeatable, that's why it is King.
@@jakesmith5278 I think this performs at the very top of its class and so much so that it is priced and compared to the next class up. As an android emulator nothing compares but this also falls well short of the capabilities of a steam deck as well.
@@SmartFool24 For that price I would go for the Steam D, but it is too bulky to carry around. Ill keep waiting I guess, or perhaps if the Steam decided to release a slim version. then ill be in for it :) Cheers.
This looks more comfortable than steam deck, steam deck controller seems ugly but wonder if it’s better than the rog but as a handheld like the feel of it especially if you just want up to ps2 it looks more appealing. I wish I was rich so I could try all of them like these TH-camrs lol
@@blues05i get the battery but realistically the sd can play 2 to 3 hours of modern aaa games smoothly and at least 6 hours if only emulating systems up to ps2, and you can even newer systems. The question is, is that not enough for a handheld ? Why not just pay more and get an overall better and more futureproof product ?
@@last5902 Steam Deck is as useless as a housefly to me! Why? Because I have a PC and I don't wanna play any triple A titles in a blurry subpar 800P and most importantly in less than 60 fps. Couldn't stand those! The Odin 2 Pro is the closest perfect handheld for me in terms of design wise, spec wise and power efficiency wise. I know exactly what it can do and I'm super happy about it.
@@blues05 I actually don't hear this point a lot but I totally agree. Steam deck's power is mostly only good to me for ps3 and 360 emulation and that's only because they just aren't on android. I don't wanna play AAA games and have them look like shit and run at 30 fps lol. Also for me the steam deck is so massive and heavy with such poor battery life I kinda put it in a category of "semi-portable". I don't really consider it a true handheld but that's just me. I still always say if you don't mind the size and battery life the deck is absolutely amazing and a very easy pick, but it's not for everyone
Thanks for watching my content! Have you purchased the Odin 2 yet, or are you considering acquiring one?
It's coming in the mail now! I CANNOT WAIT! THANKS so much for videos!
im considering one
Not yet, but looking forward to get the Odin 2 pro.
I've had it for awhile now...amazing battery life, and great performance as well. Didn't think I'd use the Android gaming at all, but I did...just an AWESOME handheld.
It really is a phenomenal handheld
This is the one everyone dreamed of back when the RP2+ started getting people wondering about effortless PS2, Gamecube, 3DS, and even now Switch
I still like to chase smaller handhelds that can do more systems like the RG28XX but I'm fully satisfied with the Odin 2 taking the crown in the android class
The way you say "comfortable" tickles me every single time. Good video, pal.
😂
Good video ntsc*
The OG odin was the reason why I got a Steam Deck. I did the math and said well at $300 if I add another $100 I could pay older PC games on top of everything else.
agreed
@@X862go Still so happy I got a limited edition OLED Steam Deck for cheap on a bid 😊
And if you just got a ROG Ally, you can play all PC games, ps360, switch, OG Xbox, WiiU
Yea the sd are so worth it, i compared everything on the market in where i am right now and i either would have gone for sd,rally,lenovogo or onexplayer mini pro. I endednup going with the oled. All tho there ally even cheaper than my sd oled. I just like the screen and since ally has sd cards problem and just rlly bad battery made me get a sd oled. I've tried all 3 and i rlly like the ally power but its just not worth the drawbacks just like legion go.
@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 yeah for an hour. Hoping the X brings the battery life in line with everything else.
Absolutely love my Odin 2. Thing is a beast. From playing older games like Pokemon up to games like kingdom hearts 2 this is absolutely worth the money I spent. (Pro)
What a great review. Straight to the point and informative.
Thank you!
There's nothing close. If you pick every aspect individually you will see why is so good.
Odin2 Mini: A New Challenger has Appear.
I've had an Odin 2 for a week, and I couldn't be happier.
It's an incredible device! For everything it offers, it even seems inexpensive to me.
Where can I find the beautiful background you’re using for your Odin?
the internet
Have the max model and have to say, I’m more than impressed with the results. Have everything from emulators to Steam Link and while there are a few hiccups, I say it’s more than worth the investment
I didnt need to see this video, but i sure enjoyed it! I also find your voice very soothing/relaxing as well; which helps when watching/listening. 😆
Haha, glad you enjoyed it!
I'll keep an eye on this. I would love a device purely for emulation tbh but it's a lot just for that for me right now. Still, it's on my radar and when I can I definitely can imagine buying it one day. Thank you for this detailed video and comparisons to Steam Deck and Rog Ally.
Just so you know,
Switch emulation on my Odin 2 is far better than on my Steam Deck.
Hopefully they send you an Odin 2 Mini to review 😃
Can't wait, my Odin 2 Pro will be here in 4 days according to tracking
How long is it estimated to take overall for you between ordering and delivery? I want to know what to expect for timeframe. Thanks in advance
@@Vm50505 I ordered Friday night, may 10...DHL tracking says expected date is May 15
Awesome! Mine is two days away! Can't wait!
I love my SD Oled but every time I pull out my O2 I’m blown away by the battery
do you think it's worth waiting for an O2 with an oled?
Problem for my end is that steam deck isn't officially available in my region so we have to deal with resellers. Right now, the stocks for the lcd version has dried up. Rog ally is too expensive, so I think the odin 2 is indeed the best handheld avaioable in my case at least.
I love that I can hook this up to my tv with a dolphin bar and play wii ganes with the original wii controllers!
Even tough emulation station is better than Daijisho ITS A PAIN to organize your library when you have multi disc games and updates and what not. File types are too specific and when you have a very old and robust collection it becomes too complex to get it right on emulation station
The Odin 2 is worth the price with the base model. Excellent emulation over all, with Switch emulation being a bit hit or miss given that Yuzu is dead
almost cost as much as a ps5 and only plays up to ps2. Not even portable my bud. rp4 pro is 200
@@olinafan4459 Lmao RP4 Pro can't even hold a candle to Odin 2 base model. There's a reason why Odin 2 is considered the king of android handhelds. 😂😂😂
ROM files are from cartridge based systems. ROMs can be compressed to zip and played. ISO cannot
ISO is disc based systems. ISO can be compressed to CHD and played
Great vid. Do you think the Ayn “lite” teased will be as powerful?
Not sure about other regions but if you life in EU you will need to pay ~93 euro taxes on top for the pro. Still worth it IMO
If you choose 4px you pay nothing in top. Mine was labeled as a Return. Took 2 weeks from ordering online to Delivery in Germany.
How do you feel about the Ayaneo pocket s? Will you be reviewing it?
Definitely will! :)
I really enjoy 3DS emulation and have been playing a lot of Dragon Quest VIII on Odin 2. I'm still even just impressed with that. I need to try more PS2 emulation using the Nether application vs AetherSX. I have found that some of my older Android games like Dead Cells and Alto's Adventure were having memory leak issues, but I suspect this is because they are older titles on Android and not hardware related. But, then again, I did not experience those issues on the Logitech Gcloud
Heyy are all 3DS pokemon games fully playable??
Because my main goal is to play all pokemon games from GBC, GBA, DS,3DS and SWITCH
So is the Odin 2 able to do that?
Or
should I just stick with buy a new 3DS XL, which I can definitely play ALL GBC, GBA, DS, 3DS pokemon games.
Which do you think would be a better choice?
ODIN 2 or new 3DS XL?
@@Blue_Tsuki if your goal is those specific systems then I would get the new 3ds XL. Citra emulator can have glitches, it's not the Odin's fault it's the 3ds emulator. Odin can run nearly everything perfectly. But a homebrew 3ds XL is magical. Just make sure you get the NEW 3ds XL because the NEW version has not ram which you need to evaluate SNES properly and play the full 3ds library. A regular 3ds XL won't do it.
If this was OLED this would be an easy buy for me in the Pro variant. Hoping the 3 is oled
Does it have the exploding battery issue Odin 1 had?
Unfortunately yes
Was at odds with which handheld to get - from Steam Deck, Aya Neo Pocket S, to Analogue Pocket. This seems to tick all the boxes, plus I just bought the custom Playstation buttons (before buying the portable) so I guess I’m locked in 😂
im between this and STEAM DECK OLED... idk which one should I buy
Two great handhelds but with different purposes if you ask me :)
You don’t need the Odín 2 if you just want to play ps2 games i have the Odín pro and have 62 games op and running perfectly I just bought one used for $150🤘😎
Love my Odin 2 Max !!
What color do u have?
@@allen0088 Black
I wouldn't touch it with the battery swelling issues. It's not worth the risk, I'll just buy something with proper QA even if it is a little more expensive; beats a cheap Chinese battery exploding after a few months 🤯
They should come out with a 7 or 8 inch screen. The 6 inch is just a little too small for game streaming.
How can i get android port of doom 3?
I've been playing half life 2 on my odin 2, this odin is the best handheld I've ever even held. Its truly fantastic!
I’m gonna wait for the new ps handheld
Daijusho is free though and doesn't have an install limit
Question, what is the latest version of the firmware currently?
It seems like an expensive option for only retro games....most don't take a lot of power. I would go for the Pocket 4 pro. The Steam Deck is just too big.
I love it and i hate it! I can't buy it! But someday I'll do
ordered a Pro this morning
@@Gamez4eveR Awesome :)
Thank you for the push! I'm ordering mine this afternoon, just can't wait to finally get it and ignore my wife and kids completely!🤘😜
Let them join the fun instead :)
@@Techcravers back in 98 I quit gaming to raise a family and help the little lady make a home. My job is done! So, no. Is all just for me!🤨😜🤣...🤷
Yeah its too expensive, I really was thinking about one, but its at the point where i can buy a steam deck in australia. Plus no warranty support locally, god knows how long shipping is. But basically buying a second hand phone with these specs is cheaper.
Hi do you have any backups of your deleted videos ? Iam trying to find your guide for hacking Nintendo swich lite .
Heyy are all 3DS pokemon games fully playable??
Because my main goal is to play all pokemon games from GBC, GBA, DS,3DS and SWITCH
So is the Odin 2 able to do that?
Or
should I just stick with buy a new 3DS XL, which I can definitely play ALL GBC, GBA, DS, 3DS pokemon games.
Which do you think would be a better choice?
ODIN 2 or new 3DS XL?
It won't play all your Pokemon games for Switch (at least not 100% perfect). But 3DS shouldn't be a problem.
@@Techcraversouhhh so basically all pokemon games up till 3DS is plays fully, just that switch pokemon games is not 100%?
Hmmm 🤔🤔 basically the same as the new 3DS XL(but only just without switch games)
If you got to choose between Odin 2 and new 3DS XL
Which would you choose?
With like the aim for pokemon gaming
@@Blue_Tsuki If your goal is to play ALL your pokemon games from GB to 3DS on one system, then Odin 2 is the obvious choice :) But 3DS Pokemon games will be slightly better in native mode on a 3DS XL.
@@Techcravers niceee! Thank so much for helping make the decision what to buy!
I guess I will go with odin 2 since it will also play the same all pokemon games from GBC to 3DS, and I can also play most the switch games and psp games as an additional bonus!
So ya thank once again mate!
Truly appreciated it! Imma SUBCRIBE for more great contents and informations!
Keep up the good work!
💪🏻🙌🏻💯
What about PS2 games?
How do you play Shredder's Revenge on this?
What about Xbox, like the original one?
The price of this device is what keeping me away from it.
This is a valid point although considering the chip it’s using as well as everything else inside, it’s hard to see it coming down too much for pricing.
I have both and while the Odin 2 is excellent for battery and portability, if you don’t need that then the Deck does far more and it does everything better.
There is no other system or phone with this chips you can buy for this price, not even close. This thing has very good dpad and thumsticks, none of those Switch's sticks crap and average dpad. Simply unbeatable, that's why it is King.
@@jakesmith5278 I think this performs at the very top of its class and so much so that it is priced and compared to the next class up. As an android emulator nothing compares but this also falls well short of the capabilities of a steam deck as well.
@@SmartFool24 For that price I would go for the Steam D, but it is too bulky to carry around.
Ill keep waiting I guess, or perhaps if the Steam decided to release a slim version. then ill be in for it :)
Cheers.
300 dollars is too much for you?
I have odin 2 pro, but keep thinking about getting a steamdeck, pls stop me
No need to stop you. Steam Deck is awesome :)
There over 400€ now 😢
$299 for me?
dopo posso scaricare quello sfondo animato ? 😅
The design can be better.
What would you like to see? :)
What is the game at 3:59?
The Android port of Doom!
when you can get a refurbished steam deck for 300 this thing is useless
Carrying a steam deck is like carrying a 1 year old fat baby due to the size
@@arunavamalo odin is not that much smaller. Go with odin 2 mini if you want compact device
I can download Android games on this device, such as PUBG, One Piece, Bounty Rush, or Free Fire. Please come to me.
Yes
I still don't understand why anyone would buy a portable emulation machine like this rather than a Steam Deck
This looks more comfortable than steam deck, steam deck controller seems ugly but wonder if it’s better than the rog but as a handheld like the feel of it especially if you just want up to ps2 it looks more appealing. I wish I was rich so I could try all of them like these TH-camrs lol
Bruh, the ease of use, the far far superior ARM SoC based battery efficiency, etc. It's a no brainer really.
@@blues05i get the battery but realistically the sd can play 2 to 3 hours of modern aaa games smoothly and at least 6 hours if only emulating systems up to ps2, and you can even newer systems. The question is, is that not enough for a handheld ? Why not just pay more and get an overall better and more futureproof product ?
@@last5902 Steam Deck is as useless as a housefly to me! Why? Because I have a PC and I don't wanna play any triple A titles in a blurry subpar 800P and most importantly in less than 60 fps. Couldn't stand those!
The Odin 2 Pro is the closest perfect handheld for me in terms of design wise, spec wise and power efficiency wise. I know exactly what it can do and I'm super happy about it.
@@blues05 I actually don't hear this point a lot but I totally agree. Steam deck's power is mostly only good to me for ps3 and 360 emulation and that's only because they just aren't on android. I don't wanna play AAA games and have them look like shit and run at 30 fps lol.
Also for me the steam deck is so massive and heavy with such poor battery life I kinda put it in a category of "semi-portable". I don't really consider it a true handheld but that's just me.
I still always say if you don't mind the size and battery life the deck is absolutely amazing and a very easy pick, but it's not for everyone
Only a few more days before my Pro model arrives 🥹