I Freaking Love My Odin 2 (Three Months Later)

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I recently took the Odin 2 with me on a two-week vacation, and had a great time with it as my only gaming handheld. Let's talk about that experience and why I like the Odin 2 even more than I did when I first got it.
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00:00 introduction
00:58 why I chose the Odin 2
03:17 when I played the Odin 2
05:48 recent Odin 2 updates
09:42 the games I played
14:20 some minor drawbacks
16:09 let's talk price
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@Khalmoon 5 месяцев назад

The Odin 2 is next level, I haven't gotten a shred of productivity done in weeks. I feel like a kid again.

@shto4782 5 месяцев назад

I wonder what you gonna do if you had steam deck

@Mr.NiceGuy1986 5 месяцев назад

I have the legion go and that's strictly for PC PS3 and Xbox emulation. Everything else I play on my Odin2 2. If I want to play PC style games on my Odin2 I just pull up game pass. Can play for hours on this device.

@Rickidaone 5 месяцев назад

@@shto4782Not everyone wants to haul around a giant device with inferior battery life

@bulletpunch9317 5 месяцев назад

@@shto4782keep it tethered to a huge powerbank.

@shto4782 5 месяцев назад

@@Rickidaone you get giant battery life when emulating. Even playing demanding aaa games on 15w tdp you get 2,30hr of gaming which is enough if you have a life

@daylightsilence1 4 месяца назад

Fun fact. You don't actually need to swap controllers for psychic mantis fight. They tell you if you can't swap you can shoot the statues faces in the room. It's a backup method

@shigshug8581 4 месяца назад

interesting...

@cosmicgamingunlimited 4 месяца назад

You remove the memory card as well. There is multiple ways to beat him.

@seikkv4371 Месяц назад

You can simply bruteforce him with kicks, there is one point in the animation that always hit.

@chrisumali9841 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the demo and info, your reviews are concise and awesome. Have a great day

@BCastillo718 5 месяцев назад

Ordered the pro yesterday I can’t wait ! Great review as always

@shandawg111 5 месяцев назад

Awesome! Didn’t know you were a fellow Washingtonian! My wife is from Hawaii and we live in the Olympia/Lacey area as well. Actually did a family vacay to Leavenworth just last year. Lots of fun with the kids and great beer and brats! Love the channel.

@CaliforniaRaisens 5 месяцев назад

I have had my Odin 2 for a month and love it. Have not touched my Steam Deck since I got it. The size and weight is perfect, not to mention the immense power it has to play through PS2, GC and Switch games.

@Learnjapanesefromsomeguy 5 месяцев назад

How have you find the overall Switch emulation experience with your Odin 2?

@CaliforniaRaisens 5 месяцев назад

@@Learnjapanesefromsomeguy I would say a good 70% of games I tried work fine. 2D games have all work, it's only some 3d games that are not compatible or optimised yet, like tears of the kingdom. This is more an emulator issue rather than hardware. Will only get better with time.

@Learnjapanesefromsomeguy 5 месяцев назад

@@CaliforniaRaisens Thanks for the input.

@ninhosensei 5 месяцев назад

Same here, but not touching my rog ally

@-boost- 5 месяцев назад

I am new to handheld gaming and emulation. Is there a video guide or master document that teaches how to install these games? Thank you anyone who responds

@SpaceChicken 5 месяцев назад

Goodness, man. I came in to see the Odin in action and saw my favorite destination, Leavenworth. Hope you and your family had a great time!

@Paki-san 4 месяца назад

Beautiful video (and beautiful holiday), you're great Russ, greetings from Italy.

@RynoDBones 5 месяцев назад

I opened mine on the 1st of January and have actually finished a few NES games already. I’m absolutely loving it…plus about 75% of the native android games I’ve purchased over the past decade work on it with controller support. This is the best gaming system I’ve owned.

@oliwek70 5 месяцев назад

NES with an Odin 2 ? Isn't that a bit overkill ?😄

@RynoDBones 5 месяцев назад

@@oliwek70 Fans going full blast the entire time.

@SWOTHDRA 4 месяца назад

@@RynoDBones😂

@mn9ajas 4 месяца назад

What are your favourite native android games on it (with controller support)?

@gwicks 2 месяца назад

How is input lag / latency with NES games? That's my favorite system and input latency is always something I consider when buying retro handhelds. Playing mega man 2 with even the teensiest bit of input lag ruins the experience for me, having learned to play the original game on a real NES console + a crt tv.

@mwitters1 5 месяцев назад

My family used to take a trip to leavenworth every christmas on the 22nd or 23rd, it's soo cool during the holidays. great childhood memories. I think I'll take a trip there next yr. I havent been since the early 90s except passing through I wonder how much it's changed. it was a really small cozy little bavarian town back then.

@tigerfight85 Месяц назад

I was on the fence about getting an Odin 2, but I really enjoyed your review of the Odin 2 Pro, which is the model I ended up ordering last night. I absolutely cannot wait for the it.

@ElementalTJ 2 месяца назад

Just ordered my purple pro! Thanks Russ for all you do!!

@chrismisc7856 4 месяца назад

I got one of these for my birthday. I went with the Pro. I love it. Super high quality and excellent performance. Battery life is awesome as well. Thanks Russ. Love the channel and you help me get the most from my devices.

@ChrisCoelho 21 день назад

I’m seeing these listed for like $900 ……is that the actual price?

@dontpanic1092 23 часа назад

@@ChrisCoelhono, it's 370 USD at the AYN store.

@joe8090 5 месяцев назад

Dude I don't personally know you but you really seem like you are the nicest person ever.

@michaelpaoletti8588 5 месяцев назад

I have this in my cart right now but was hoping you'd drop the RP4 + review soon. I'm glad I held off. Cant wait for your impressions.

@timking4662 5 месяцев назад

Leavensworth is a great time. I live near Seattle! Pretty cool you’re from the area as well. Love your videos Russ!! Very helpful informative and fun to watch.

@JuanHMartinez 5 месяцев назад

I did the same thing, went to a different country on a family vacation, only brought the Odin 2 and could not be happier. It was amazing, especially for game variety and battery life.

@sergiovazquez7620 4 месяца назад

Hey my friend, do you play any Dreamcast, PS2, psp, N64, GameCube, Wii if so, how well do they play? I hope you can answer.

@JuanHMartinez 4 месяца назад

@@sergiovazquez7620 I played Dreamcast, N64, Gamecube, and they all played great. I have to test ps2. Not interested in wii for it.

@Stormryx 5 месяцев назад

Got mine based off your reviews and I'm over the moon about it. Love it!

@sunrisesunset1734 5 месяцев назад

You got duped if you think that the ROG Ally can't play 7 watt games like these for hours upon hours on end.

@sunrisesunset1734 3 месяца назад

At least 3 hours for SNES games and the like.

@Stormryx 3 месяца назад

@@sunrisesunset1734 why do you keep replying to me with this stuff?

@-BarathKumarS 3 месяца назад

@@Stormryx lol i think he works for rog ally.

@toddthedeaf 2 месяца назад

Went to Leavenworth back in November last year, was so awesome. Love your videos, trying to decide on which handheld I should buy for my first!

@JeffjeffAleman 5 месяцев назад

I live in Tacoma, WA and I LOVE the shoutouts to Washington state, Leavenworth and just your whole story about being out here for the holidays.

@MagnusFr33 4 месяца назад

I'm really glad to see more and more competitive gaming handhelds come out, although i'd use an android device for emulation mainly and i'd prefer to have the dpad above, just like the Retroid Pocker 4 Pro you mentioned at the end

@AeronNL 5 месяцев назад

Great video as always! My Odin 2 was delivered yesterday and I am having a blast with it. I followed your guide and got it all setup. For me personally this is really an endgame retro handheld. Absolutely loving it.

@georgeblack2749 3 месяца назад

Finally pulled the trigger and bought mine. I am very excited.

@wopino 5 месяцев назад

I picked up a cold gray Pro model and added a 1tb card and I love it. I was previously using my Galaxy S22 ultra with my 8bitdo pro controller and the clip they sell with it so I was ready to upgrade. Man I'm glad i did because this thing is dope! Can't wait to see the RP4 Pro vid, thanks Russ.

@MrLevy1986 5 месяцев назад

Hey mate, I've had mine for about a week now, and holy crap is it good. thanks for the setup guide. I've held off getting one since the 351p as I didn't see much point but this thing is a beast and we'll worth it. the best parts are the size, power and quality of this thing. my switch has officially retired

@christiangai5981 5 месяцев назад

Actually I'm very happy with my Odin 2, i jumped back in my teenager days playing again my favourite ps2/gc generation games and the fact i can play them better than they were it's amazing. Like you mentioned it's great have some cheats to use I'm playing Dark chronicle again and have an help in the dungeons focusing on the story is what I need.

@albyx 5 месяцев назад

I’ll have to watch the RP4 review before I pull the trigger on a new device. Great video as always!

@Raphtor13 5 месяцев назад

Great video - Looking forward to hearing about the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro!

@zeeejay 5 месяцев назад

Washington native, hope you enjoyed our state! It’s absolutely beautiful!

@ModestJoke 5 месяцев назад

First, I love your videos and your clear and direct style of narrating them without a lot of fluff. I want to buy an emulation handheld, and I'm going to go back to your 2023 roundup to help me choose. I just have to say that I laughed outloud at your choice of words regarding Sea of Stars when you said, "I am hooked. I can't wait to finish this game". That's like saying "I can't wait until this game is over." 😂 It's something I would say if I felt compelled to complete a game that I wasn't really enjoying. I just thought that was funny phrasing. Keep up the excellent videos! You are a treasure!

@foolofdestruction 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Love my Odin 2 to.

@ilpastor 5 месяцев назад

I have appreciated this update!

@waytube 5 месяцев назад

I play my Odin 2 every day. It’s my favorite handheld, and I have too many of them. The biggest surprise to me is Switch emulation. I thought I might just try it for a laugh but didn’t think I’d do more than that. Now I’m playing so many Switch games (that I already own!) with mods and cheats and it’s a blast. It’s also the best Dolphin experience I’ve had. Your guide graphics helped me sort out Wii controls once and for all, so thanks!

@thebocop 5 месяцев назад

Are we talking solid framerates tho? Sometimes you ppl can somehow play games at 20 FPS.

@waytube 5 месяцев назад

@@thebocop “you ppl”?? Yikes. Frame rates are very good and consistent. I don’t enjoy emulation with poor performance, which is why I basically gave up on my original Odin pro. It was good but not good enough. Odin 2 is amazing, though it needs to be configured properly.

@thebocop 4 месяца назад

listen, you ppl (Chi-NA handheld fans) will say anything is good with 10 frames of input lag playing Mario Sunshine at 15 frames a sec. @@waytube (jk lol) 😂

@zanfear 4 месяца назад

Do ROMs or emulators automatically have cheats, or do you have to find files for them and input them into the system?

@waytube 4 месяца назад

@@zanfear It varies by app. For example, Dolphin has a native feature to download and activate Action Replay or Gecko codes easily, while apps like Yuzu and AetherSX2 require you to manually load files with specific file names into specific folders.

@tacotone 5 месяцев назад

I've play this this 4-5 times a week which is a lot more than my Odin Lite. I really love this thing, ironically I've just been playing Pokemon but hey it's an overpowered pokemon device for me. I absolutely love this thing

@vidman5000 5 месяцев назад

You've been knocking it out of the park for 2024. Cheers!

@justiceo1791 4 месяца назад

I ordered mine because of you and ETA Prime. I was doubtful that they could deliver it to Nigeria but it got in 2 mos after I placed the order. Great device thus far. I just need to follow your emulation guide for PS2 to finish my setup.

@Playerdrew10 5 месяцев назад

Love the use of Google Earth in your footage and the b-roll! Thanks for the obtanium tip!

@GregLopes 5 месяцев назад

Man this is making me miss when I was station in Washington, up in Silverdale. I LOVED taking trips to Leavenworth. Such a beautiful area of the country! And now you’re making me really consider an Odin 2.

@dbozgt 4 месяца назад

Hi Russ I ordered a Odin 2 device thank you for the Review help me decided to get one.

@xalberrious 5 месяцев назад

This video type is my favorite from you. Thanks for sharing.

@stfc4619 5 месяцев назад

I love my Odin 2 so much. Yuzu and Daijisho combined. My steam deck is not used lately. I love the size. I finally got the case and meenwhile my steam deck never leaved the house, my odin follow me a lot more.

@Gallacherboy 5 месяцев назад

I must say I really enjoyed this one Russ, you spoke more about gaming and your experience with it on a handheld that being the Odin 2. I have been watching your videos for a good year and a bit and it was because of your videos I made the decision to get the Anbernic RG552 which was a perfect fit for me at the time and it’s still a really cool handheld but I would want to upgrade to the Odin 2 and with the past videos you have done, I am itching to get one. With all your written guides and set up guide videos, it’s been really helpful to have these walkthroughs to make the process a lot easier and faster in terms of set up. So I am very confident to say that I will be buying the Odin 2 but I can assure you that your videos on it, I will be buying something that is a good fit for me as I did with the RG552. Thanks again man and it’s nice to see you bring out your insight and experience with these games. It’s comforting to know that even though you work so hard to write up guides and do videos, you get to play games and enjoy, share your experiences. Now I want to explore the games you played.

@primeix 5 месяцев назад

Great video as Always and Welcome to 2024!

@seyimsi 5 месяцев назад

Looking forward to retroid pocket 4 review!! Keep it up :)

@skyemegakitty 5 месяцев назад

I got two pro odin 2s for my siblings for christmas and used your guide to set them up. You saved me so much time and equipped me with the experience to set everything up so they (as less technical users) don't have to know anything too technical.

@nefariou5 5 месяцев назад

damn wish I had a sibling like you! I got a cup

@michaelharvest931 4 месяца назад

Damn. You’re an awesome sibling! Good to hear you take care of your kin so well!

@michaeltam4171 5 месяцев назад

Recently I'm using Yuzu v184 to play Skyrim with the FSR in graphical setting and unlocked FPS limit by the mod. It still has a little graphical glitch, but overall is way better than that running on my switch OLED! I'm so satisfied about the sleep mode, battery life, and all around balance design. The Odin 2 is amazing.

@alvaroruizruiz7538 4 месяца назад

Have u tried playing totk?

@jorge.palomo 4 месяца назад

what version did you get? pro or max?

@michaeltam4171 4 месяца назад

@@alvaroruizruiz7538 No, but I tried Outcast, Burnout Paradise, Salt & Sacrifice, Star Ocean. They work perfectly.

@michaeltam4171 4 месяца назад

@@jorge.palomo I got the Max version.

@jbuggyps2 5 месяцев назад

Can't wait for mine!

@GameMiestro 5 месяцев назад

I played through the entirety of R-type Tactics (PSP version) this past week on my Odin 2 in preparation for the remake of the game being released later this year and it was a great experience, the resolution upscaling made the 3D models and animations notably more crisp while the horizontal controls layout and screen ratio made it really capture the original feel of playing this title and other PSP games in general. I think my only complaint with the system is their having the headphone jack and charging port on the bottom instead of the top like on the Steam Deck and other systems- it jams into my stomach when I'm trying to play this while laying on the couch- but upside is that the battery life on the Odin 2 is so good that it doesn't have a problem playing emulated games for long stretches while unplugged as long as I charge the system beforehand. I'm definitely glad to hear that the Switch performance on Yuzu has improved and I'm looking forward to trying some games out on it in the near future.

@RichardHamiltonIII 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely loving my Odin 2, which I decided to back because of your video. Honestly, I've mostly used it for Hades, and have zero regrets. Amazing game, and runs beautifully at 1080p. Can't wait to revisit other games, mostly GC and PS2. I was a Sega and Xbox kid, so I'm excited to play some of the Nintendo and Sony exclusives that I missed out on...

@jocksterwocks 5 месяцев назад

I love my Odin 2. Honestly am super satisfied with it. My only complaint is that most front-ends I use aren’t updated for android 13 yet and don’t work automatically.

@Ravager_93 2 месяца назад

This review is rad, you just gained a subscriber and a purchase for the product

@MasDouc 5 месяцев назад

Oh man I cant wait for that Retroid Pocket 4 Pro review - thats the one ive been eyeing. I only have the Powkiddy RGB30 yellow version at the moment and I love it but im ready for an upgrade.

@AwesomeTechTeam 5 месяцев назад

I purchased two of the pro models for my partner and I. The retro and the white variants. We both really don't like the massive size of all the x86 handhelds and the battery trade off of the smaller ones. I work in the film industry so I'm already carrying around a ton of gear. I wanted something small, powerful, and could last a long time while I'm running around on set. This thing has been a dream! I can honestly fit it fairly comfortably into my coat pocket so it's been nice just to grab quickly when I have a few minutes of downtime and pick up right where I left off. I've already got a gaming PC at home and a MacBook with an iPad that I carry around in my bag so I felt comfortable skipping the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. If I really want to play PC games, I just stream it - no problem. The Odin 2 gets a 10/10 from me. I've also heard they're working on a Linux version?? 😮

@DoubleDragon5180 5 месяцев назад

EXACTLY! And the main reason to pick it up over the Steam Deck. When it comes to Emulation, it outperforms the Steam Deck while being way more efficient and better battery life. Plus, it’s significantly lighter and smaller than the Steam Deck like you mentioned. If it is the only device that you have, meaning no cellphone, no PC, no tablet, etc., it would make sense to get the Steam Deck for that console/hybrid PC. However, if you already have a gaming PC, then there is no reason for the Steam Deck as the Odin 2 can stream it via Steam Link app or any other streaming app to your PC and boom you have a device that outperforms the Steam Deck in AAA games and streaming does not take that much battery life. If the Odin 2 had a OLED 120hz screen with a 4g/5g modem built inside, that would be a day one buy for me and definitely will complement my ROG ALLY that is modded to hell now lol.

@epicjuicebox 5 месяцев назад

I'm still waiting for my Odin 2 to arrive. Checking the tracking every couple hours to see if it's moved, haha. All the positive press is really helping me feel validated in spending the money. I ordered a Pro model. Can't wait to play it!

@shto4782 5 месяцев назад

Bro steam deck is the goat, i hope you didn't choose between those devices

@-BarathKumarS 5 месяцев назад

@@shto4782two completely different devices with completely different needs, it's not even the same size and has worse battey life so no point in comparing right of the bat

@RobertJLessard 5 месяцев назад

How long have you been waiting after ordering? I've been thinking of ordering.

@Spaceninjax 5 месяцев назад

Its great!! Just got a 512gb memory card to put switch games on

@shto4782 5 месяцев назад

@@Spaceninjax it will not handle all switch games so pretty useless

@thefuture269 5 месяцев назад

I'm seriously thinking of getting myself one of these. On an unrelated note, I've passed by Leavenworth not too long ago and it looks like a very neat place! I don't live too far from there so I may give it a proper visit in the future!

@Man_of_Oil 5 месяцев назад

I can't wait to see your RP4 Pro video!!

@justinstoddard8823 5 месяцев назад

I picked up an Odin 2 Pro on your recommendation and I absolutely love it. It's my primary emulation machine now, which frees up my Steam Deck for more PC games.

@user.asleep 5 месяцев назад

I`ve been waiting for a handheld like this for long years to play PS2 and GC games with a great battery life. Even though I have a powerful PC, playing those old games on the go just feels different.

@cyberspacedweller637 4 месяца назад

Trouble with a PC is you’re stuck at your desk. I spend 8-10 hours a day programming so a good handheld is freedom. Think I’m going to sell my gaming PC and keep both Steamdeck and Odin 2

@steelzepplin2012 5 месяцев назад

mine came in the mail yesterday, I cannot wait to find time to tinker with it! (base model)

@rvkasper 5 месяцев назад

Just got my gray one Wednesday night! Thanks much for the obtanium guide on your site - I referenced that almost immediately. Keep up the great work sounds like you had a great holiday break :)

@RayneRad 5 месяцев назад

I have had my Odin 2 Max for almost two months now and am loving it. At this point I still prefer my Switch for Switch games but am having a blast playing my favorite Wii games on a handheld for the first time. Yes the 16GB of RAM in the Max is overkill for my current use but I'd rather futureproof a little and have the extra RAM and not need it than the other way around. Oh I also got the form fitting case from Ayn with my Odin 2. A very unique and compact case. This is the pinnacle of retro gaming so far!

@FLAMEOHOTMAN15 4 месяца назад

Does the Odin 2 max play rogue leader perfectly. That Damn game makes most things struggle

@RayneRad 4 месяца назад

Sorry, I don't know. I haven't tried that one.@@FLAMEOHOTMAN15

@thatsgoodpocky 5 месяцев назад

I had seriously considered getting a Odin 2 but the price kept making me pause. I ended up preordering a Retroid Pocket 4 pro instead as it made more sense for me in terms of size, cost and capability. I’m really looking forward to your first impressions look at the RP4 pro to get an idea of if I made a good choice!

@gazetronix 5 месяцев назад

Do you think you made a good choice?

@K3nVV 5 месяцев назад

I plan to get a retroid 4...but, the Odin 2 has been a fantastic experience so far, no regrets

@nefariou5 5 месяцев назад

@@gazetronixRuss is doing his review tomorrow

@nefariou5 5 месяцев назад

out of curiosity why would you get both?@@K3nVV It seems like a rp4 would be fairly redundant if you have an odin2 to me

@cheeeeezewizzz 4 месяца назад

@K3nVV why get a retroid when you already have an odin?

@jeffcarbello9115 2 месяца назад

Love the 80s Stranger Themes like intro music theme. Great review thanks.

@reydesonic 4 месяца назад

This video convinced me to get this device. I already have a RP4+ on the way but... I saw the pro model could ship to me in 1 day and that was... Really enticing. So I did it. Only because I want the quality now, even if a Steam Deck would’ve been better at that price (which honestly what differentiates it is the size and I love smaller sizes) I feel having the Steam Deck, Odin 2 and RP4pro will fit my moods whenever I want to use something depending on the size. Steam Deck to me is like a console/PC that you don't have to plug in immediately. The Odin is the best balance of power and battery and the RP4pro will be the smallest most pocketable one with the biggest power for its size.

@OTGGamerz3264 5 месяцев назад

My Odin 2 is great, but because I'm a truck driver, I still find myself using my g cloud with its flip case skin for a lot of my retro gaming on the go. The bigger screen and sweet joysticks on it just work really well for me. However, when I want to do PS2 at 1080p or 4k out, I just plug my Odin 2 into my 65 inch flat-screen at home and have a ball. Tomb Raider Anniversary was a great play thru. I beat chains of Olympus on it with it hooked to my TV. Pretty cool

@LuisPerez-5 4 месяца назад

Playing above native resolution has always seemed weird to me. It won't look any better. I just play native(2x at most) and just boost the framerate

@turbochargedfilms 4 месяца назад

@@LuisPerez-5it literally does though, i hope you've been keeping up on your eye care

@LuisPerez-5 4 месяца назад

@@turbochargedfilms It doesn't but you keep thinking it does if it makes you feel better

@jacobbillups4715 4 месяца назад

I’ve only ever messed with emulators on PC but I’m curious about what the experience is like hooking into the tv or a monitor can you elaborate a bit? None of the vids I’ve seen on these consoles ever mention it and I wonder if there is input lag or weird distorted ratios visually

@OTGGamerz3264 4 месяца назад

It's plug and play if you have a micro HDMI cord that runs from the device to your TV.

@kennabbe8395 5 месяцев назад

Love all you work. I have purchased my last 5 retro handhelds from your reviews and suggestions. Now I have an Odin 2 Pro and am loving it as well. Though I noticed that Daijisho seems to have gone stagnant... and was expecting to see you using a different frontend. Is the playstore version still the best, or is there another source these days.

@pkhkp 5 месяцев назад

Can't wait for your RP4 Pro review!

@Zarnubius 4 месяца назад

4:06 oh damn! I visited my mom in leavenworth over the holiday too! I may have walked right by you and never known lol. It gets packed so the odds are small but that's still neat. Come hang at the post office next time it's a chill spot. Unfortunately I came alone so did all of the driving myself so no road vidya. I did get deep in my MM+ at night in bed though, extremely comfy playing old PS1 games cozy inside while there's a winter wonderland pouring snow outside. I also got that MM+ after stumbling on your videos, so thanks!

@salitz91 5 месяцев назад

Can't wait to hear this. I am totally satisfied with my Steam Deck OLED, but curious how this measures up since some models are priced close to the low end Decks.

@tamim4235 5 месяцев назад

Steam Deck oled is the best handheld on the market. I own Odin 2 pro and Steam Deck Added: Odin 2 is absolutely incredible and I love it to bits! I just wished the screen was 7“ at least.

@anaguma90 5 месяцев назад

The Steam Deck OLED is mindblowingly good. I got a Retroid 2S as a smaller secondary device I can keep in my pocket and love that too, if I need PS2 games I'll just do them on the deck.

@salitz91 5 месяцев назад

@anaguma90 yeah I have barely touched my RP3+ since I got my Deck last year, and not at all since I upgraded to OLED. It is just so good. That's why I was so curious about Russ' perspective since the Deck OLED exists haha

@nashtatersgaming7450 5 месяцев назад

@@tamim4235that’s what she said, but on a serious note, steam deck is best on market for a reason, portability is a thing but I am not the type to play games on lower resolution and things like that if they are not intended that way. Saying something is as good means it is not as good. Sounds lame but best simply means best.

@kyles3335 5 месяцев назад

I received my Odin 2 base before the scheduled shipping date and it's only gotten better from there. Couldn't be happier with it. ***Edit - New OTA update dropped last night(1/17) and it made my odin 2 base worse. It now has huge lag spikes on BOTW and sometimes will completely freeze requiring a hard reset. I've noticed RAM usage is up ~10% higher after this latest update while playing any give game. Also I noticed while playing skyrim that when I use the trigger to fire an arrow it acts like I quickly tapped the button instead of keeping the bow drawn. It happens about 50% of the time when firing arrows. This thing was perfect after the first OTA update. I should not have updated it without seeing what others experience was. If you have the base odin 2, do not install the latest update!

@realOmegasMovie 5 месяцев назад

when I bought Odin pro, I thought it was too expensive, but I’m taking all that back because I have been using this thing entire year and I have enjoyed a lot of video games.😄❤️ I used this thing more than my Nintendo Switch. Just playing my old good old PlayStation, two games anywhere is wonderful because I didn’t have any money when I was a kid so it was really rare. I got a new PlayStation 2 game but now I can play any game I want on this thing. I will maybe buy the Odin 2 soon, but for now, I will wait and see if they make something even more powerful

@Tredd2138 5 месяцев назад

Got mine the pro version Thursday and love it

@theMeshtar 5 месяцев назад

That settles it, Odin 2 it is for my birthday in April. I've been putting the dough on the side for either Odin 2 or Deck.

@steelzepplin2012 5 месяцев назад

just got mine in the mail yesterday but havenet had the time to tinker yet!

@bpurkapi 5 месяцев назад

I like that there are now so many options, but I think the cost is a bit high. As Russ mentioned, you are getting very close to the price of a steam deck which is very powerful and opens up PC games. I had my previous android phone laying around and got a gamesir galileo and have been emulating with that. Considering trade in value would be low, its been an economical option for re-using something that would have sat in my drawer.

@sassproton 4 месяца назад

very cool

@SWOTHDRA 4 месяца назад

PC is overrated and will be destroyed by ARM in the near future

@dnr2608 5 месяцев назад

Saludos desde Puerto Rico gracias por el contenido 💪🫶

@joehanson4072 5 месяцев назад

Best channel on RU-vid. Nothing but vibes

@shto4782 5 месяцев назад

Definitely

@KaossPuzzle 5 месяцев назад

I bought my Odin 2 after seeing your first review - and I’m absolutely loving it, after spending a chunk of time setting it up I now have a device I can just pick up and use without worrying about crashing or having a bad time.

@parski 5 месяцев назад

Ever since I had kids I've been playing handhelds with sleep/wake type sessions. Steam Deck was transformational gor me but Odin 2 is what I brought on our holiday trip too. It's such a unique handheld and I like it a lot. I played Super Mario Galaxy 2 mostly. Great experience for the most part.

@PhazonBlaxor 4 месяца назад

I have S23U and ordered Kishi V2 controller. Can't wait to test out all these emulators, this is amazing! (No active cooling though, might struggle with Switch emulation more than Odin 2 unless I sit in front of desk fan, lol).

@divinedlink90 4 месяца назад

Could you possibly talk about the "charging separation" or "battery bypass" feature that people often talk about for the Odin 2? It'd interesting to see what is actually going on there! Anyway, thank you for the thorough review! I truly enjoy your content!

@torquethunder8404 5 месяцев назад

Is my odin 1 pro totally outclassed by the 2? Does Ayn let you trade in the old one for the Odin 2?

@tdata545 5 месяцев назад

Yes, it's outclassed, and no no one lets you trade up. AYN is too small for that. Since I would love these companies to offer that option especially if this is going to be a YEARLY thing. Though, I'll wait for the 8Gen4 since that should be a crazy bump in graphics compared to this 8Gen2 in my Odin2. THOUGH, if you want a bit of HAPPY MEDIAN, then get the new Retroid Pocket 4, it's about on par with a Snapdragon 870 which is quite the bump up from the 845. Meaning it should do some Switch Emulation while breezing through Gamecube/PS2/Wii/PSP. The first three up to Native Full Speed 60, and PSP up to 720P 60 even for God of War. Since you still need quite a bit of RAM for high end emulation, and the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro should suffice that need at just under $200. Since you need at least 8GB of RAM for the big guys like Gamecube/PS2/Wii/Switch.

@Dracossaint 5 месяцев назад

Going from the original Odin to the Odin 2. Is like going from a Honda Accord race car to an actual race car.

@benc.5558 5 месяцев назад

Do you want to play PS2, GameCube, and Wii? Then yes, the difference is night and day with most games. It's the difference between "maybe if I use the PAL version and turn on every weird glitchy speed hack or cycle skip or underclock settings it will run at almost 90% speed most of the time" and, "2-3x rez on everything, 4-8x anti-aliasing, throw on an HD texture pack if you wanna, let's go." With some of the very hardest games you might have to drop down to "only " 2x rez no anti-aliasing. It's pretty incredible.

@teejayylamont6932 5 месяцев назад

I opted to get the odin 2 pro over the steam deck for the battery and the portability. It comes in today 😊

@Mr.NiceGuy1986 5 месяцев назад

Plus they are making smooth strides already in getting Linux up and running on the Odin 2

@Dracossaint 5 месяцев назад

Hell yeah, I'm happy for ya!

@frankrenan1 5 месяцев назад

@@Mr.NiceGuy1986 Do you think it will be able to run steam games?

@Mr.NiceGuy1986 5 месяцев назад

@@frankrenan1 eventually some day

@frankrenan1 5 месяцев назад

@@Mr.NiceGuy1986 is the odin 2 even powerful enough to play steam games?

@Alucardeye 5 месяцев назад

That I-90 footage is so nostalgic as someone who lived near Leavenworth over in Wenatchee.

@niall21 5 месяцев назад

You commented about the analog stick vs d-pad, that's exactly why I like my RP3+. If this had those flipped or the rp4 was bigger I'd jump on either, but for the time being I'll stick with my rp3+

@HardcoreTanoshii 5 месяцев назад

It is basically perfect, but the input lag is an absolute Achilles Heel and I wish people would take Ayn to task for it. The fact that they didn't improve it after the original is baffling to me.

@Davros85 5 месяцев назад

I'm torn between placing an order for either the Odin 2 or RP4 Pro. The Odin 2 looks amazing and I love the extra power and larger screen size, but I was concerned when you said that the d-pad is awkward to use. As someone who plays a lot of 2D platformers, an accessible and comfortable d-pad is very important to me.

@YouJGSousa 5 месяцев назад

Based on my experience with retroid and the Odin 2 reviews …. Just go with Odin 2 . Safer.

@jordanperosiel-williams7236 5 месяцев назад

Get the Odin 2 don't even waste your time on the RP4

@iTheBeep 5 месяцев назад

I believe you should wait for reviews on the RP4 Pro.

@tacotone 5 месяцев назад

I'm not a big fan of the D-Pad, but I have an RG35XX if I really need to do some D-Pad heavy games.

@sidequest_studio 5 месяцев назад

If the platformers you’re focused on are retro, I highly recommend the MiyooMini+. It’s super clean and feels like an official Nintendo device in build quality and controls.

@ens0246 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Personally, if you like the FMVs, the best way to play Chrono Trigger is on SNES with an MSU-1 patch. You get the crisp audio from the SNES (you can choose an orchestral patch if you like but for me the fanmade orchestral versions completely ruin Mitsuda's brilliant use of world instruments by replacing them with standard orchestra ones)

@woolfy02 3 месяца назад

Looks like an amazing console!

@GurlDreamer50 5 месяцев назад

I Iike how Russ doesn't just review a device and forget about it. It's nice that he updates his audience on the updates and changes with the OS , etc. I enjoy his reviews.

@azenyr 4 месяца назад

13:00 - "But then I remembered I have the switch version of the game already so I can emulate it instead" - yes, ofc we only emulate games that we own, otherwise we say "oh no, that's too bad" and don't play it, right? RIGHT?

@stuartdarling1620 4 месяца назад

I've just ordered an Odin 2 having enjoyed my Odin 1, but also having had smaller devices let me say that having a bigger screen and more comfortable controls is a factor which I think is absolutely worth paying for, even when emulating older games.

@Baumie11 5 месяцев назад

I just started playing Chrono trigger after all the people recommending it on reddit. Great game!! Love the video Russ!

@notime2d8 5 месяцев назад

Don't know if I want an Odin 2 or to go on vacation. 🤔 Think I need both. 😮‍💨

@notime2d8 5 месяцев назад

Being honest with myself. The Odin 2 seems too perfect. I like to tinker and set stuff up more than I like playing games. 🙃

@shto4782 5 месяцев назад

I also have that problem. And I don't like that at all, i want to play games thats all. Ive been tinkering stuff too much in my life

@Mrfrerob 5 месяцев назад

Vacation. Always go with vacation.

@bobcake8904 5 месяцев назад

@@notime2d8bro as a fellow tinkerer, you gotta try some minecraft mod packs with pjov! Or some Mari0 portal remake. Or the rivvution patch for mariokart Wii that adds 200 tracks.

@Omar_Little 5 месяцев назад

yo, the RP4 pro though

@Tommy2425 5 месяцев назад

My brother-in-law used to live about 30 minutes from Leavenworth! Fun place to visit, I remember going to the cheese shop (forget name) and sampling everything.

@ClaudioLuke 5 месяцев назад

Excellent !👍

@joelbergsma7019 5 месяцев назад

Was really considering the Odin 2 - but found a asus rog ally open box excellent for $340 and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to run PS3 and Xbox 360.

@ninjason57 5 месяцев назад

For the Z1 extreme or non extreme? That's a great price.

@awesomereviews1561 5 месяцев назад

Good deal

@joelbergsma7019 5 месяцев назад

It’s the non. I think the cheapest I saw an extreme during the Best Buy sale was $550. I heard of a few get them for $500. I have a personal cap of $350 for my use case of handhelds. Plus I’ll usually have power since it’s for work travel (plane, hotels) After my gaming test though. On the non-extreme I’m able to run Warzone at 60fps 1080p low settings. Red Dead 2 at 40 fps 1080 low settings. Which for a handheld that’s also a full pc @350 is amazing deal. Once FSR 3 gets added both games will see big jumps too. Makes me super excited for the next version of these handhelds. And to see the current gen fit better into the pricing around 300 and 500 respectively for the two ally’s

@detonator000 5 месяцев назад

Was hoping that from all the other Odin 2 reviewers, you would be the one to review or talk about the value/performance of this device when it comes to new, upcoming and currently available high end Android games. Also there is some talk about Google play services not working and SD cards getting damaged. Really wish you could cover these 3 points somehow for us who prefer to get this for Android games more than retro emulation.

@anaguma90 5 месяцев назад

Let's be honest though, this is an emulation machine.

@Swaytekk 5 месяцев назад

What front end are you using for your Odin 2?I’m currently using Reset Collection but if there is something leagues better I’m always looking to check it out