Same! I've had the rp4 pro for couple months, thought it was goat but screen was too tiny, ordered my odin 2 last month, just got it in today! It's amazing! No ragrats
The Odin 2 Pro is freaking amazing, but it's just a bit more than a bit outside what I wanted to spend to upgrade from my GPD XD+. I just want my hand held to play retro games up to PS2 and GooglePlay, and found my retro soulmate with the RG556. But I still watch anything and everything on the Odin 2, it's such a phenomenal device. Awesome review and overview, thank you!
I got myself one some months ago, and I love it. I play it more than any other handheld/console I own. It's pricey, that's for sure. But to me, it's totally worth every penny given how much joy and relaxation it has given me. 9/10 is my score😊
I can’t put that thing in my pocket The Odin 2 mini seems more my jam and it probably would’ve been a perfect device for me if that was within my price range That said, the Odin 2 seems fantastic and definitely worth considering. Seems to be a one and done type device for sure
Definitely both are one and done devices! Frankly speaking, I couldn’t see myself pocketing the mini or my rp4p. The latter is even thinner and I still have a hard time feeling comfortable with it in my pocket. So I can’t imagine how the mini would feel. I’m still considering to getting one just to see but we’ll see.
Mini Review from an owner: Pros: -clean look and very professional build quality, buttons and joysticks all feel expensive -battery life is excellent for such a small device, im getting 5+ hours of streaming Steam and am usually only down to 40% or higher -the display is actually extremely underrated based on specs alone. Would I be happier with an OLED at 120hz+, sure, but this 1080p LCD panel is super crisp and very saturated. I dont know how accurate the colors are, but they look stunning. I can still play AAA titles on this display and the only downside between it and my Asus gaming monitor is at 60hz, very fast panning looks a bit blury. Not bad at all!!! -great speakers for such a small device. It just sounds good, cant say much else. -the software is fantastic, feels very much like stock android, and the button mapping software is simple to use and has everything you need - even to set up button controls for MOBAs. Cons: -my particular unit has a bit of trigger squeek, i will oil the springs when i replace the buttons and probably fix this though -buttons are a bit small, but they fit the device size and i got used to them very quickly. Even though the joysticks are small, they are high quality and i replaced them with taller sticks -surprisingly small. I definitely felt from watching reviews it would be a larger device, and im glad i didnt get the Mini, because this device - though hard to pocket - is still very small. So for long gaming sessions, playing AAA games and shooters, i do get a bit of hand fatigue. However i did just order a grip, i think this will solve that issue. For retro games and lighter gaming, the size is actually very appealing and comfortable for most people I would imagine. Last thing I will say... I got this device about a month ago and have really put it through the ringer. I am extremely happy with my purchase!!! My only concern is when the Odin 3 inevitably comes out, it will probably have a better chip, a better OLED display, and a competitive price to outcompete Ayaneo with there new release of the Pocket S and Evo. I wont have enough time to really enjoy this thing before I get fomo for the newest version hahaha Cheers 🥂
Is all pokemon games in 3DS is fully playable, no stutters or crashes or choppy audios? Because my main goal here is to play all pokemon games from [GBC to SWITCH] ( i will be happy enough with [GBC to 3DS], while I know switch still have some issues so it’s for switch not being fully playable) Also I love psp as well as a bonus point. Or I should go with the New 3DS XL? Where they can definitely play all pokemon games from GBC to 3DS if im not wrong. What advice and what decision would you suggest for the main goal I’m aimming for?
I think if you want guaranteed (or close to) 3ds support, the 3ds XL is the way to go. I've played X and USM and both run perfectly at about 10hrs each. Personally, I am willing to trade potential issues for an overall better gaming experience especially with scaling vs the 3ds xl.
@@OJAYSAN wait so for 3DS pokemon X and USM ran perfecly fine?? if thats the case all pokemon games in 3DS should be able to run perfectly right? but ya i totally agree to overall gaming experience vs the 3DS XL Then ya i think i am leaning towards the the Odin 2 and im sure in the future, 3DS emulation would be even more better to complete perfection one day right? and also switch emulation should be improving through time as well.
Not really. I’ve been playing mainly single player games and lately zzz and wuwa and it’s been fine. I think those two I’d see what people were referring to but I didn’t notice anything that could be attributed to input latency.
I play Destiny 2 using SteamLink from my wife's PC and it's a great experience. I have not had any input lag at all, and I mostly stream games on Game Pass or Steam. I would suggest getting a grip and some thumb sticks from Etsy, it's a surprisingly small device and feels great out of the box, but up-sizing the grip and thumb sticks will feel much better for AAA shooters.
That will always be polemic. For the ones not sensitive to input lag, it doesn't exist. For the sensitive ones, the small difference is enough to bother, especially on games that require precision. The good news is that the Odin 2 Mini has snappier controls. I've felt 20 or 30 ms less than the Odin 2 Phat. Most people will probably not notice or care though.
well I have bought three different handhelds from different makers. one was the anbernic 351v nice little system for gba, snes, worked ok but had weird issues. Froze sometimes but overall was awesome. I bought a powkiddy x55 and crapped out after a week or two. And six months ago boought a retroid pocket 3+ tha has screen bleed. Im not really wanting to waste money on faulty systems
That's my dream device. I have a rp4pro, which is great, but the Odin 2 is the top of the food chain
Make it a reality then ;)
@@OJAYSAN I will one day! :)
Hey, great vid, just subbed!
Same! I've had the rp4 pro for couple months, thought it was goat but screen was too tiny, ordered my odin 2 last month, just got it in today! It's amazing! No ragrats
The Odin 2 Pro is freaking amazing, but it's just a bit more than a bit outside what I wanted to spend to upgrade from my GPD XD+. I just want my hand held to play retro games up to PS2 and GooglePlay, and found my retro soulmate with the RG556. But I still watch anything and everything on the Odin 2, it's such a phenomenal device. Awesome review and overview, thank you!
I got myself one some months ago, and I love it. I play it more than any other handheld/console I own. It's pricey, that's for sure. But to me, it's totally worth every penny given how much joy and relaxation it has given me. 9/10 is my score😊
Whats keeping it from being 10/10?
I can’t put that thing in my pocket
The Odin 2 mini seems more my jam and it probably would’ve been a perfect device for me if that was within my price range
That said, the Odin 2 seems fantastic and definitely worth considering. Seems to be a one and done type device for sure
Definitely both are one and done devices! Frankly speaking, I couldn’t see myself pocketing the mini or my rp4p. The latter is even thinner and I still have a hard time feeling comfortable with it in my pocket. So I can’t imagine how the mini would feel. I’m still considering to getting one just to see but we’ll see.
Mini Review from an owner:
Pros:
-clean look and very professional build quality, buttons and joysticks all feel expensive
-battery life is excellent for such a small device, im getting 5+ hours of streaming Steam and am usually only down to 40% or higher
-the display is actually extremely underrated based on specs alone. Would I be happier with an OLED at 120hz+, sure, but this 1080p LCD panel is super crisp and very saturated. I dont know how accurate the colors are, but they look stunning. I can still play AAA titles on this display and the only downside between it and my Asus gaming monitor is at 60hz, very fast panning looks a bit blury. Not bad at all!!!
-great speakers for such a small device. It just sounds good, cant say much else.
-the software is fantastic, feels very much like stock android, and the button mapping software is simple to use and has everything you need - even to set up button controls for MOBAs.
Cons:
-my particular unit has a bit of trigger squeek, i will oil the springs when i replace the buttons and probably fix this though
-buttons are a bit small, but they fit the device size and i got used to them very quickly. Even though the joysticks are small, they are high quality and i replaced them with taller sticks
-surprisingly small. I definitely felt from watching reviews it would be a larger device, and im glad i didnt get the Mini, because this device - though hard to pocket - is still very small. So for long gaming sessions, playing AAA games and shooters, i do get a bit of hand fatigue. However i did just order a grip, i think this will solve that issue. For retro games and lighter gaming, the size is actually very appealing and comfortable for most people I would imagine.
Last thing I will say... I got this device about a month ago and have really put it through the ringer. I am extremely happy with my purchase!!! My only concern is when the Odin 3 inevitably comes out, it will probably have a better chip, a better OLED display, and a competitive price to outcompete Ayaneo with there new release of the Pocket S and Evo. I wont have enough time to really enjoy this thing before I get fomo for the newest version hahaha
Cheers 🥂
I can't wait to get mine, ordered a rainbow Pro
EDIT: Do you plan to do more videos on the Odin 2?
Enjoy it! Oh man that’s my second favorite color. Heck yes. Thinking about a tailored setup guide and a longer term review!
With 'Winlator' you can also play some older PC games, and more will become compatible over time.
Nice content, subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
Xenoblade 3 crashes on my Odin 2 Mini Pro on launch. Probably have to tweak some settings
I am getting ready to order but cant decide between base model or pro. I really want it for ps2 emulation and below. Is pro necessary
No not really. Even the rp4p might be an option depending on your preferences
Is all pokemon games in 3DS is fully playable, no stutters or crashes or choppy audios?
Because my main goal here is to play all pokemon games from [GBC to SWITCH] ( i will be happy enough with [GBC to 3DS], while I know switch still have some issues so it’s for switch not being fully playable)
Also I love psp as well as a bonus point.
Or I should go with the New 3DS XL? Where they can definitely play all pokemon games from GBC to 3DS if im not wrong.
What advice and what decision would you suggest for the main goal I’m aimming for?
I think if you want guaranteed (or close to) 3ds support, the 3ds XL is the way to go. I've played X and USM and both run perfectly at about 10hrs each. Personally, I am willing to trade potential issues for an overall better gaming experience especially with scaling vs the 3ds xl.
@@OJAYSAN wait so for 3DS pokemon X and USM ran perfecly fine??
if thats the case all pokemon games in 3DS should be able to run perfectly right?
but ya i totally agree to overall gaming experience vs the 3DS XL
Then ya i think i am leaning towards the the Odin 2
and im sure in the future, 3DS emulation would be even more better to complete perfection one day right? and also switch emulation should be improving through time as well.
@@Blue_Tsuki possibly. The team that developed 3ds emu is gone from the litigation a few months back.
@@OJAYSAN 😢
I heard lime3DS emulation is equally as good as Citra emulator is that true? Or Citra is still the best?
Does anyone know what front end this is? It looks great 😅
I heard it’s got a bit of input lag. Did you notice it?
Not really. I’ve been playing mainly single player games and lately zzz and wuwa and it’s been fine. I think those two I’d see what people were referring to but I didn’t notice anything that could be attributed to input latency.
I play Destiny 2 using SteamLink from my wife's PC and it's a great experience. I have not had any input lag at all, and I mostly stream games on Game Pass or Steam. I would suggest getting a grip and some thumb sticks from Etsy, it's a surprisingly small device and feels great out of the box, but up-sizing the grip and thumb sticks will feel much better for AAA shooters.
Ahh man... great vid. at first I was wondering how did you get that purple cover. It was the lighting.
Thank you! Haha yes, but maybe ayn should make a purple shell?
I notice the input lag in mario oddssey gameplay, do you feel the lag?
Haven't yet for the first two levels I played
That will always be polemic. For the ones not sensitive to input lag, it doesn't exist. For the sensitive ones, the small difference is enough to bother, especially on games that require precision.
The good news is that the Odin 2 Mini has snappier controls. I've felt 20 or 30 ms less than the Odin 2 Phat. Most people will probably not notice or care though.
Great work, bro! Keep going!
Why not make explanatory videos to share the best settings for Switch games for example?
Thanks for the input. I am planning to make a general setup that includes switch. Stay tuned
@@OJAYSAN great !
Thanks 🍻
well I have bought three different handhelds from different makers. one was the anbernic 351v nice little system for gba, snes, worked ok but had weird issues. Froze sometimes but overall was awesome. I bought a powkiddy x55 and crapped out after a week or two. And six months ago boought a retroid pocket 3+ tha has screen bleed. Im not really wanting to waste money on faulty systems
Dang that sucks. Have you tried to contact the vendors you bought from? My experience has been good with them so far.