The most POWERFUL handheld emulation machine [Ayn Odin 2]

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  • čas přidán 6. 12. 2023
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    The Ayn Odin 2 Max and Pro are the most powerful retro handhelds that I've ever used. This Android based portable can play GameCube and PlayStation 2 VERY well, and even handle a surprising amount of Nintendo Switch games.
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  • @RetroGameCorps
    @RetroGameCorps Před 6 měsíci +159

    I love that my snarky tweet about paying $11 per question showed up in this video 🙂

    • @lexetive
      @lexetive Před 6 měsíci

      🤑

    • @erik9358
      @erik9358 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Hey RetroGameCorps ! Love your vids ! 🔥🔥

  • @EdibleGymSock
    @EdibleGymSock Před 6 měsíci +675

    Finally, a way to play my favorite Switch games on the go!

    • @its-just-a-randomguy8958
      @its-just-a-randomguy8958 Před 6 měsíci +91

      Nintendo needs to take some notes!

    • @Superdimensional
      @Superdimensional Před 6 měsíci +16

      😂😂😂

    • @NationX
      @NationX Před 6 měsíci +60

      It would be pretty cool if Nintendo developed a portable handheld of some kind. They're really far behind in that department

    • @montruo000000007
      @montruo000000007 Před 6 měsíci +38

      @@NationXyou mean like a switch portable? Ridiculous, too much of a good idea; they’d never.

    • @GabTheDrummer
      @GabTheDrummer Před 6 měsíci +13

      ​@NationX you mean a handheld that run nintendo switch games at a stable fps and at least 720p

  • @yetitheeduardo
    @yetitheeduardo Před 6 měsíci +172

    What's kind of being neglected in terms of information about this device is that the 450 something dollar model comes with 512 gigabytes of storage and a micro SD card slot. This has all the internals of Galaxy s23 Ultra minus camera and phone for damn near $800 less... For an Android device that is pretty damn impressive
    512 GB of storage 16 GB of RAM and a snapdragon 8 gen 2.. All things that you cannot find together in a device around $450

    •  Před 6 měsíci +6

      yeah but why? at that point shouldn't be better just go for a steam deck?

    • @yetitheeduardo
      @yetitheeduardo Před 6 měsíci +33

      @ The benefits as far as I can see of using Android are that you have all the easy access to Android apps. Your Netflix and Hulu should work a lot better on there than they should the steam deck. Still a lot cheaper than buying an iPad

    • @nunyabidnes6010
      @nunyabidnes6010 Před 6 měsíci +52

      ​@portability and battery life. The steam deck is terrible for both.

    • @chiabambam
      @chiabambam Před 6 měsíci +20

      I bought the Pro to flip. But now I'm keeping it, I keep trying to max it out w Burnout 3, but it just goes. It works in the lowest setting for power and fan management. MGS2/3 look better than what was available on the PS3 versions. It's almost weird how perfect everything runs. And the battery. I'm getting almost 9 hours of straight PS2 gameplay.

    • @MorrisseyMuse
      @MorrisseyMuse Před 6 měsíci +5

      ​@Android OS is so much more user friendly. Things tend to just 'work' on it, I like Steam OS..

  • @Roxaschan
    @Roxaschan Před 6 měsíci +15

    I will say one thing: Switch emulation can be popular because it allows people to apply mods to their games! To do that on an actual Switch, you either need a very, very early iteration of the Switch for a physical exploit, or to pay out the nose to add a modchip.

    • @kingupright
      @kingupright Před 6 měsíci +2

      You need a modded switch to emulate and get support so. Seems worth it to me!, plus v1 switch consoles are super cheap nowadays

  • @4c30n3
    @4c30n3 Před 6 měsíci +50

    Worth every penny for me. I can now play almost every ps2 and gc game at 3x or 4x, 30 or 60fps locked (full speed) for around 7-9 hours straight

    • @NathanG64
      @NathanG64 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Does it have budokai tenkaichi??

    • @wizart2100
      @wizart2100 Před měsícem +1

      @@NathanG64im pretty sure you can add it yourself

    • @Jsims111
      @Jsims111 Před měsícem +1

      @@NathanG64 It doesn't come with any games or emulators. You have to add that stuff yourself.

    • @PussPussGaming
      @PussPussGaming Před 25 dny +2

      Late as hell but this was genuinely my dream back when I saw the Shield portable running Half-Life and Portal over 10 years ago now.

    • @eddi3401
      @eddi3401 Před 22 dny

      How did you get the ps2?

  • @GurlDreamer50
    @GurlDreamer50 Před 5 měsíci +8

    At 53 years old, I'm a novice when it comes to emulation. I have a couple of Anbernic devices and had ordered an Odin 2 pro. I cancelled my order not because of the price, but because I wasn't sure if I would have a device that would do what I wanted to do. Which is retro emulation and Android games. A dedicated android device just for game is appealing to me. I ended up woth the Retroid Pocket 3+. It's the perfect device for learning emulation. Im just disappointed that it says Diablo Immortal isn't compatible with my device. I am still looking to get an Odin 2. I think it's a great device overall.

  • @jimscarlett
    @jimscarlett Před 6 měsíci +20

    Totally on board with the Switch emulation thoughts. When I was in school I totally would have been tweaking on it for hours "because I can" even if I had a Switch. But now that I'm in my 30s and have too much stuff to do, I just want to play games and not waste time screwing around making things work. I pretty much play all Nintendo games on real Nintendo hardware because everything else so far is a compromise. A real Switch just works, and everything I've seen/tried so far for DS emulation is so much worse than just using a DS.
    I do have some of my PS2 and GameCube collection on my Steam Deck for convenience and if I don't want to go to the TV. Something like this would be cool for something smaller and lighter, and way longer battery life if you're not planning on playing bigger PC games on the go.

    • @T.O.Wallee
      @T.O.Wallee Před 6 měsíci +1

      I feel you. It's fascinating for me to watch all these handheld work on emulators but I'm just too lazy to screw around to make things work. I don't play retro games but still playing nintendo. Just playing the real device itself make things work flawlessly. Also I play online a lot so Nintendo emulator was never a thing for me.

    • @markp2085
      @markp2085 Před 6 měsíci +4

      I am a retired network administrator. Back in my younger days I use to love tweaking on hardware and software to get stuff working. Thats how it was when I first started using Linux in the mid 90's. Today now that I am in my mid 50's, I guess I am just tired of trying to get things working right. I still like tweaking stuff, but not to the point that I use to. I just want things to work. There are so many of these devices these days, I feel that they should just work.

  • @bima553
    @bima553 Před 6 měsíci +34

    i think whats underrated about it is that if u compare it to like a steam deck for its price is the fact that the ayn odin is way smaller than the steam deck, runs quieter and arguably have the same if emulation capabilities

    • @pistolao_vr
      @pistolao_vr Před 6 měsíci +11

      Let`s also mention the extra amount of play time you can get out of an android device when compared to PC/Linux!

    • @AwkwaBear
      @AwkwaBear Před 6 měsíci +5

      It may have the same emulation capabilities but it also lacks the ability to play most of the steam library which kind of more than makes up whatever cost difference there is.

    • @DarkSabrewulf123602
      @DarkSabrewulf123602 Před 6 měsíci +6

      ​@@AwkwaBear I have a gaming pc for that. I think devices like this are more for retro games.

    • @fafski1199
      @fafski1199 Před 5 měsíci

      @@pistolao_vr Who's going to game on a handheld for more than a 2 to 3 hour session anyway? The Steam Deck gets anywhere from 3-7 hours of battery life whenever emulating games (dependant on emulator). It's not exactly what I class as being an insufficient amount for most people. Hell, access to being able to play AAA PC games, having a fully functional PC and being able to play 80% of Switch games fairly flawlessly on the Steam Deck (far more so than on the Odin), is in itself probably worth paying out an extra $150-$200 for those privileges. However, the fact that the 256GB LCD Steam Deck can now be picked up for £100 less than the Aya Odin 2 here in the UK, just turns the whole decision, into an instant "no brainer". Hell, you could even pick up a Retroid Pocket 2S alongside that Steam Deck and still come in under the £450 price of a Aya Odin 2. The Odin 2 is just too expensive for what it is. If it was a £250 - £300 handheld, then it would be one hell of a good deal and likely a must buy. However at £450 it just gets outclassed and bitch slapped by both the Steam Deck and the Z1 Ally, which are both in the same ballpark on price.
      BTW, I've also got a feeling the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro due out next month for $200, will make the Odin 2 look terrible in comparison (around 75% it's performance for well under half the cost)

    • @Phafanapolis
      @Phafanapolis Před 5 měsíci +5

      @@DarkSabrewulf123602 How retro is _retro?_ Is a PS4 a retro system? Does anybody want to play Atari 2600 for more than five minutes once? Something like this is overkill for OG Nintendo.

  • @syedsaim3470
    @syedsaim3470 Před 6 měsíci +8

    I love the aesthetics of your videos and representation

  • @srvuk
    @srvuk Před 6 měsíci +9

    For $299, the best value handheld by a mile. The Switch has 4Gb RAM, so it should be possible for all games to run well on the 8Gb Odin 2. Emulation gets better each day. That Snapdragon Gen 2 is amazing value when you compare the phones that it comes with. This demonstrates that great tech can be made, for a profit at a great price.
    I would have thought that PS3 gameplay would be within it's reach.

    • @Lasjah
      @Lasjah Před 4 měsíci

      Did you get the Bass model? I was thinking of getting it but all the reviews are all for the Pro or Max. How’s the performance?

    • @franzgucktyoutube
      @franzgucktyoutube Před 4 měsíci

      @@Lasjah Firmware of the Odin 2 has been updated recently so that any model can use 4 additional GB of storage as swap. That has drastically improved Switch performance on the Base model.

    • @Lasjah
      @Lasjah Před 4 měsíci

      @@franzgucktyoutube Thanks dude! Now I just have to wait until the Base model comes back in stock.

    • @ashwindreddy2847
      @ashwindreddy2847 Před 2 měsíci

      Ram doesn't work like that because I beleive The Xbox 360 has 512 MB of ram while It ran Fucking Metal gear solid 5 and GTA 5

  • @MrSujano
    @MrSujano Před 6 měsíci +34

    Great video! The big thing the Odin 2 has going for it is it's CPU. This is one of the cheapest devices I've seen with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in it.
    But at this price, I'd recommend a Steam Deck

    • @AXL398
      @AXL398 Před 6 měsíci

      @MrSujano That doesn't look like Aethersx2's website. Are there updates for the emulator?

    • @franzgucktyoutube
      @franzgucktyoutube Před 4 měsíci +2

      agreed if one does not mind that the steam deck is much bulkier, weighs 50% more and battery life is only half of the Odin. I have both devices, since owning the odin I do not really use the deck any more.

  • @guille6785
    @guille6785 Před 6 měsíci +2

    was waiting for your odin 2 video for a while now, awesome

  • @TheDinoflagellate
    @TheDinoflagellate Před 6 měsíci +34

    I did actually broke a nail while opening the microsd slot... 🥺
    But great video! I was waiting to see what your thoughts were on the Odin 2. I bought it and pleasantly surprised by the whole purchasing experience (especially after all the Loki issues).
    Thanks for clarifying the AYN and AyaNeo btw, I used to get them mixed up when I first started getting into the space cause I didn't know any better and I'm sure there will be others in the same boat too. Thanks man!

    • @Phafanapolis
      @Phafanapolis Před 5 měsíci

      I find the Micro SD slot is un-openable without a tool.

  • @maritzabaltazar4225
    @maritzabaltazar4225 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The ad is 🔥!!!😂 2:59 It had me on the ground rolling!🤣

  • @charliefen
    @charliefen Před 6 měsíci +9

    The Steam Deck is my favourite for general emulation, I don’t know if it does Switch, but considering its popularity and accessibility, at least many have an emulation device now.

    • @RyanShyffer
      @RyanShyffer Před 6 měsíci +7

      Steam Deck does Switch pretty well. With the current price drop for the LCD versions, it makes the Steam Deck a comparable price to the Aya Neo 2. Course if you only care about emulation, the Neo 2 has better battery life and is smaller.

  • @gisone79
    @gisone79 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I had a terrible issue with Ayn when i bought the first Odin Pro, i ordered a blue One, they made me wait 3 months more, then sent me a transparent one with broken leds

  • @huranku98
    @huranku98 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you for making this video. I've been struggling with buying this or not.

  • @Silvermetal954
    @Silvermetal954 Před 6 měsíci +54

    Thanks for this video I’ve had an Odin 2 base for over a month now and it’s amazing I would recommend you have the same keys as your firmware version and have force maximum GPU clocks and use asynchronous shaders are turned on in Yuzu! It drastically improves performance and the key/firmware thing fixes issues like the MK8 Deluxe MII issue! Also Aethersx2 is no longer in development so make sure you don’t grab the latest version you get version 3668 because it’s the same as the latest but it doesn’t have ads and make sure you turn off auto updates in the play store!

    • @awwman_2134
      @awwman_2134 Před 6 měsíci +5

      thanks for supporting this amazing creater

    • @WulffDen
      @WulffDen  Před 6 měsíci +16

      Good tips. Ill set that all up!

    • @Silvermetal954
      @Silvermetal954 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@WulffDen awesome I have a steam deck as well but switch emulation on both of these devices is more for fun otherwise I’ll just play a game on my switch for locked fps, but for all emulation I’ll use Odin 2 and steam deck for modern experiences!

    • @CaPiTaN3588
      @CaPiTaN3588 Před 6 měsíci +1

      The mii issue in MK8 means he didn't install the switch firmware.

    • @Silvermetal954
      @Silvermetal954 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@CaPiTaN3588 exactly what I said

  • @The_Reverendx92
    @The_Reverendx92 Před 6 měsíci +93

    A big draw to me of the Odin 2 over a Steam Deck or ROG Ally is that it is an ARM device and thus has significantly better battery life when emulating PS2, GC, Switch, etc. I am also hopeful that through projects like Cassia we will see the ability to run Windows based x86 software through translation layers in the future.

    • @Nucleosynthese
      @Nucleosynthese Před 6 měsíci +7

      But you miss out on the Steam Library.. There's so much more great stuff on there than just emulated games. I think that library adds a lot of value to the device. It even encludes pretty much all new Xbox titles and a good selection of ps4/ps5 titles like GoW and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

    • @JubertMathias
      @JubertMathias Před 6 měsíci +1

      They're already working on making Linux compatible

    • @lunarwist5655
      @lunarwist5655 Před 6 měsíci

      tbh the other factor for me was weight. I got tired of holding the Steam Deck for long periods of time. @@Nucleosynthese

    • @derosecm
      @derosecm Před 6 měsíci +3

      Well the steam deck OLED has a 50Wh battery vs 8000mah. So the power saving really doesn’t matter that much. It is a smaller device so that counts for something I guess.

    • @gumiho.c
      @gumiho.c Před 6 měsíci +10

      ​@@derosecm it does, it does a lot, have you seen any actual tests?

  • @luisarriaga774
    @luisarriaga774 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The savage joke about quitting the podcast during the comfort grip ad was gold 😂

  • @voicedjohn
    @voicedjohn Před 6 měsíci +4

    Switch is arm based, Native code Execution (NCE) runs every arm base instruction from the processor directly on your android device since it is Also arm based, no emulation, its all Native, with some exeptions but in general thats what nce does

    • @franzgucktyoutube
      @franzgucktyoutube Před 4 měsíci

      yes, that is why as of now even most AAA games from Nintendo run with fantastic performance

  • @7red77
    @7red77 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I would love to hear about it's cloud/streaming gaming potential (gamepass, steamlink, PS Remote Play, etc..) and compare it to Logitech G Cloud or PlayStation Portal that also just came out.

  • @ParanoidThalyyMVS
    @ParanoidThalyyMVS Před 6 měsíci +12

    I've been playing Switch games on a GPD Win 3 lately, recently got one, really love that device.

  • @damiengrief
    @damiengrief Před 6 měsíci +4

    I love my Odin Lite. It's so good all the way up to PS2 and GCN games. It's the perfect size and feels great in my hand. I'd love an Odin 2 but I have so many handheld devices today including an Analogue Pocket, Steam Deck, and various others. Plus I just bought the Odin Lite about a year ago. Just can't justify the cost as much as I'd love to have one. I also have a Razer Kishi V2 and a Galaxy S23 Ultra phone that will perform better than the Edge.

    • @pdj2975
      @pdj2975 Před 6 měsíci

      the odin 2 is on par with your s23, as its the same cpu

  • @YourWishes
    @YourWishes Před 6 měsíci +1

    Would love to see you do more talking on the android games themselves

  • @BeanieKing
    @BeanieKing Před 6 měsíci

    What a mad lad. Wulff Den didn't win a single TGA category, yet he's still posting videos with his head held high!!!

  • @josiasnds
    @josiasnds Před 6 měsíci +1

    I would probably get one of those for "high end" mobile gaming, games that are more complex in the play store benefit from having controllers, and by having that big screen i could use it as a tablet.

  • @stevem1091
    @stevem1091 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I honestly feel like you may as well get a steamdeck if you're going to do this at all. It has the cheap price or the other versions for more money, and can do everything here. And if that's not enough, wouldn't you get the ROG Ally?

  • @stephenxs8354
    @stephenxs8354 Před 6 měsíci

    Love you reviews!

  • @EliasPfaiffer
    @EliasPfaiffer Před 5 měsíci +1

    Please tell me a charger + cable for the Odin 2 Pro...
    So far I read everywhere that there are problems with charging :/

  • @Dandalandan117
    @Dandalandan117 Před 6 měsíci +16

    I have an Odin 1 and love it but I'll be getting 2 as well so I can finally have a smoother PS2 experience.
    I did consider the Steam Deck but portability and battery life is much more important to me.

  • @Honethite
    @Honethite Před 5 měsíci

    I just love the clean design of the Odin 2, looks very premium (hence the price, get what you pay for here), easily my favourite handheld design.

  • @steamdeckknights8978
    @steamdeckknights8978 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thx B for going back on that razer edge comment lol not just as an odin fan but i did spent a little time with the edge as well its not even a race i love my odin 2 base and yes it runs juat as well as the others even nintendo switch now with some updates

  • @jasonmcpherson5342
    @jasonmcpherson5342 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I would like to see how these work running winlator, so we can see how this can work playing some pc games and potentially pc emulators.

  • @Peehoot
    @Peehoot Před 6 měsíci

    Sponsor portion was 🔥 these guys need to double your pay

  • @Nucleosynthese
    @Nucleosynthese Před 6 měsíci +18

    I would choose a Steam Deck above the Ayn Odin 2 any day of the week. That Steam library is just so huge, it adds so much value.

    • @mythrid12
      @mythrid12 Před 6 měsíci

      Just can't do the screen. OLED or not it's 720/800p. The PPI is booty.

    • @poffy02
      @poffy02 Před 6 měsíci +15

      steam deck is too big and has a terrible battery life. literally should not be considered a handheld at this point. I have large hands but it's still way too uncomfortable. imagine this with someone with average hand size.

    • @pdj2975
      @pdj2975 Před 6 měsíci +10

      enjoy your 2 hours of play time, steam deck needs a tether to a power bank

    • @Nucleosynthese
      @Nucleosynthese Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@poffy02 I find it to be far more comfortable than the Switch to be honest. Battery life is more than enough, it's for use around the house. (also battery life is better when playing indie games)

    • @Nucleosynthese
      @Nucleosynthese Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@pdj2975 2 hours is worst case scenario. 4 hours is more realistic, 7 hours if you play light indies. Nevertheless, I would have been okay with 1 hour. Who cares. This is to play in bed, on the plane, on the couch or in the backyard. I have never had an issue. Steam has the largest game library that has ever existed, that's where value is.

  • @krazykaiser01
    @krazykaiser01 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Does the ayn Odin 2 come with games or do you have to download games for your self? And if you do where? 🤔 what if you are new to the emulator game.

    • @franzgucktyoutube
      @franzgucktyoutube Před 4 měsíci +2

      no it does not come with Games, they are called ROMs when referring to emulation. Just use your own ROMs, otherwise Google might help you;-)

  • @notballoon6425
    @notballoon6425 Před 3 měsíci +1

    since this runs on Android os, I can play android games on this right? So I can play Genshin and Star Rail with it and some of those rpgs.

  • @micheleulrich9479
    @micheleulrich9479 Před 6 měsíci

    I love that Bob threw shade on his leaving Nontendo podcast during the sponsorship segment.

  • @calypsoraz4318
    @calypsoraz4318 Před 6 měsíci +9

    I always watch these videos even if I have zero intent on buying the device. I always like what you have to say.

  • @Brian-el6yz
    @Brian-el6yz Před 6 měsíci +1

    Got my Odin 2 pro with the screen protector but had an issue where the case I ordered from backing this device never showing up! I emailed Ayn about this a week ago and no response yet. Great device but the customer service over here, kinda mid.

  • @wozzawarren
    @wozzawarren Před 4 měsíci

    You are just so entertaining. I love your channel. Debating if i buy the ayn odin 2 since i already have the logitech g cloud.

  • @Sakhi
    @Sakhi Před 6 měsíci +25

    I agree that Odin 2 vs Steam Deck is an interesting and real comparison. However I think you've failed to mention that you can play Wii, Gamecube and PS2 at an upscaled 1080p resolution as well as great performance in FPS. These games simply don't look or perform as good on the Retroid Pocket 2 and Anbernic RG405M

    • @Carcosahead
      @Carcosahead Před 5 měsíci +1

      I’d been had this internal debate since the Steam Deck Oled released, which one is really worth it? Odin 2 or the Steam Deck Oled? Idk man, idk I hate it

    • @ralex3697
      @ralex3697 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Carcosahead
      Really not comparable

    • @samhouston1288
      @samhouston1288 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@Carcosahead The way I look at it, the Steam Deck is more of a gaming PC alternative than anything else. The battery life isn't that great and the thing is big and loud. I don't see it as particularly practical for on the go gaming. It is more powerful though and will play "modern" PC games. It's more suited to gaming on the couch or somewhere like a hotel room or a relative's house. The Odin on the other hand is smaller, quieter, and has a better battery life. In my opinion, it's right on the edge of practicality for gaming on the go. It's large, but still small enough that it's not a chore to take it with you when you're on the go. It's perfect if you just want to play some N64 or Gamecube games while you're out of the house. It just depends on what you want.
      Personally, I wish I could get something with the power of the Odin 2, but in the footprint of a 3DS XL. Something you could reasonably fit in your pocket. I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon though, so I might just pick up the Odin 2 or the pro version.

    • @-BarathKumarS
      @-BarathKumarS Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@Carcosaheadif you want to play pc games,buy steam deck.
      Simple as that.

  • @MultiWar10ck
    @MultiWar10ck Před 6 měsíci +2

    Anbernic 405M and V are fun but even close as an odin 2, i bought the ambernic 405V because i thought i have to wait long until my odin arives germany. In the end i dont even wait a month for it (bought it on the Ayn website) and i can say there are worlds between These two devices

  • @ruineka_one
    @ruineka_one Před 6 měsíci +3

    The Switch lacking game saves on the carts themselves or offering a way to put saves onto an SD card is enough reason alone for me to dump and play my Switch on devices like my Steam Deck. I can go between an amazing upscaled higher FPS game with mods to remove dynamic scaling or blur on my desktop or laptop and then play it on the PC handhelds with an experience similar if not better than the switch hardware and it's super easy to manage your saves.
    I just picked up a copy of Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince and it says "Does not support cloud saves" on the back of it. A title released like a week ago?!??!

    • @xela323
      @xela323 Před 6 měsíci +1

      There’s a few games that don’t support cloud saves. All the main Pokémon switch games among them. I’m assuming in part to prevent the ability to dupe monster by trading, closing software, restoring from cloud.
      It’s frustrating that this was two companies solution to prevent duping in their monster collection games. Especially when you might actually need to restore a save for any legitimate reason.

  • @lexlopez15
    @lexlopez15 Před 6 měsíci

    How does it compare to the base z1 version of the rog ally? You can find them at best buy right now for $319 (open box) or $350 brand new.... you're point of just buying a switch instead is more about being able to do that and MORE as apposed to buying it just for that...i was interested in the odin 1 or loki moreso than the odin 2 (i like having the odin and loki logo in the bottom left 😄)....
    But again, considering the current sale at best buy for the rog ally i would like to know how it would compare considering it's even cheaper than the steam deck at the moment.

  • @theluscioussound
    @theluscioussound Před 6 měsíci +8

    Why haven't you said anything about The Completionist and the Open Hand charity debacle?

    • @Febkunai
      @Febkunai Před 6 měsíci +6

      He did, He supports The Completionist. Sad isn't it?

    • @krayozmines
      @krayozmines Před 5 měsíci

      He mentions his new perspective on the latest nontendo podcast episode

  • @gamingallday9225
    @gamingallday9225 Před 29 dny

    Great review. I want this but on the other hand i have so bloody much games i havent played yet. I need 3 clones of me to even play the existing games :D

  • @beaniepanda86
    @beaniepanda86 Před 3 měsíci

    If I'm getting it just for the PS2 and game cube games at perfect run speed etc should I be fine grabbing a base model oden 2?

  • @bahamutbbob
    @bahamutbbob Před 6 měsíci +7

    I've never noticed before, but Bob's audio levels were all over the place in this video. I blame my new phone, having different speakers than I'm used to.

  • @franarteaga6355
    @franarteaga6355 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I have a question for all of you knowledgeable emulation people.
    When do you think the next version of the retroid pocket would be dropping?
    I was looking at the rp3+ and the rg405m (which I was gonna choose) but then realized both are about a year old now and idk if it would be wiser to wait for a new version that handles gamecube a little better

    • @Vyz3r
      @Vyz3r Před 6 měsíci

      Us customers definitely know when a product we have no relation to will be coming out. It's coming out tomorrow. Believe me because I'm knowledgeable with emulation.

    • @Cavo1526
      @Cavo1526 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I could be wrong, and nothing official is out yet, but Retroid dropped a teaser for the rp4 over thanksgiving. Just a pic saying "What are you thankful 4?"
      So I would expect some info early 2024. As to when its out, total guess, but late 2024... 😊

    • @franarteaga6355
      @franarteaga6355 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@Cavo1526 of course nobody knows for sure but that's the kind of info I was hoping for. I've been watching emulation videos for only around 3 weeks so I thought there would be some pattern in the release dates since there are more than 3 versions of the rp already. Thanks a lot ❤

    • @JubertMathias
      @JubertMathias Před 6 měsíci

      Crazy how they just announced it

    • @franarteaga6355
      @franarteaga6355 Před 6 měsíci

      @@JubertMathias LMAO they knew i was wating for it

  • @american_document2626

    I also had a good experience buying the original ayn odin pro.

  • @jinjowatts
    @jinjowatts Před 6 měsíci

    Another banger video. This honestly sells me a lot on the original Odin and Odin Lite since I don't care to play Switch games. And if I want to play AAA modern games I literally built a PC for that reason lol.

  • @danwichgames
    @danwichgames Před 6 měsíci

    what version of aether did you end up downloading? i am still getting ads even in a nethersx2 patched version.

  • @xdaisyfallsx1678
    @xdaisyfallsx1678 Před 6 měsíci

    What do you suggest that’s affordable to play ps2 game Ive games? I just wanna be Fatal Frame2 and Eternal Darkness 😔

  • @44staytru
    @44staytru Před 6 měsíci

    Can u please do emulation guide for galaxy z fold 5 or android phones in general love you're content

  • @ash-island-
    @ash-island- Před 5 měsíci

    hi man, im using odin 2 and im playing NFS Most Wanted. sometimes FPS got dropped and the music will slow, the game will slow too. im using openGL 3.5x, performance mode, Fan Smart. why still like that? what setting i must change it? thank you

  • @choboutube
    @choboutube Před 5 měsíci

    I have a (LCD) Steam Deck and mostly recently a used Retroid 3+. I stopped buying consoles at about the PS3 stage (didn't play this one that much) and play far less than I used to. I play mostly emulated gameboy Tetris (90%) of the time. The rest of the time I will play Mr Driller (Dreamcast), Zookeeper (android) and Baku Baku animal (Saturn). The last one has been the most challenging to emulate but works on my current machines. The screen retroid is a bit small whilst the Stem deck is bulky to take travelling. I was considering an Odin 2.
    I noticed that my phone (Galaxy fold 5 ) has the same chipset as the Odin 2. I inserted into a gamesir x2 controller, but Baku baku animal would go black when rotating to fit into the gamesir. I was fiddling with the Yaba 2 app and chose openGL instead of vulkan and lo and behold, Bakubaku works with the rotated screen. I might not get an Odin 2 after all.

  • @MediumRareChick3n
    @MediumRareChick3n Před 2 měsíci

    does odin still works like an android phone? has play store? can browse web and do facebook/youtube?

  • @SoraSnd
    @SoraSnd Před 6 měsíci +1

    saludos desde Nuevo Leon, Mexico!!!

  • @shrey1517
    @shrey1517 Před 6 měsíci

    my odin 1 base came exactly 2 weeks after I ordered it

  • @bolodecafe
    @bolodecafe Před 6 měsíci +431

    Why is the title "the best way to play switch games" if it can barely run switch games well? Isn't the steam deck way better for that?

    • @Kirb-dv5hy
      @Kirb-dv5hy Před 6 měsíci +132

      Because it's clickbait that gets a video more views which = more money

    • @damianabregba7476
      @damianabregba7476 Před 6 měsíci +10

      Wait for Strato emulator this year

    • @actualatom
      @actualatom Před 6 měsíci +70

      Because it's wullf den
      why am I still subscribed this guy fell off so hard

    • @Golden_Deus
      @Golden_Deus Před 6 měsíci +39

      It's mainly cause it's not the system's fault, but the driver for switch emulator. Once that get fixed, it will be a different story

    • @Hadleyharman
      @Hadleyharman Před 6 měsíci +30

      He took a note out of wood from “beatemups” and clickbaited

  • @Moonlighter_TV
    @Moonlighter_TV Před 6 měsíci

    Weird question. Do you know the guy behind Middleneck? Found them from music on your videos and when I looked him up I saw he's from/in Brooklyn. Wondering if that was a coincidence because my brain asks weird things like that sometimes.

  • @emymainor4985
    @emymainor4985 Před 6 měsíci

    The yellow satisfye grip @ 2:58 😂😂😂

  • @OxysLokiMoros
    @OxysLokiMoros Před 5 měsíci

    Can you show how to play old pc Games (PC 9800) like visual novels on the Odin 2 pro? Maybe with winlater or exagear?

  • @wesblakely9990
    @wesblakely9990 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gotta respect, Bobs honesty and the fact that his adds are actually worth watching. Cant think of many other youtubers with both of those qualities

  • @The_Brimada
    @The_Brimada Před 6 měsíci

    Lol that Satisfye ad spot 😂😂😂

  • @mgamobilegamingamature8684
    @mgamobilegamingamature8684 Před 6 měsíci

    Ok I have a question how well does Tony hawk American wasteland play for GameCube on these types of devices??? It’s one of the more harder games to play on gamecube

  • @SOF006
    @SOF006 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I just got my Odin 2 yesterday, its very impressive. Had no issues with my order, so strange to hear you had issues.

  • @egiolul436
    @egiolul436 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! I would also like to see a review of a controller that I found for 20 dollars at the time, it is called gamesir t4 pro

  • @Markovanbaston
    @Markovanbaston Před 2 měsíci

    I've been wanting to get a retro handheld for a while now and just keep putting it off as don't want to bite the bullet and buy one that's too cheap or too dear. I have a switch but don't really play it, also have a modded PS Vita but just want 1 handheld that does it all including up to PS2 and possibly some switch games. Thing is I'm not great with tech and I'd be afraid if I soent that type of money, would I even know what to do after I get it. I've always wanted a handheld that holds all my favourite retro games from NES right up to PS2 and switch. Should I get the AYN Odin 2 or pro ??? What you think ???

  • @WebMasterGG
    @WebMasterGG Před 6 měsíci +1

    The ROG can run switch games really good even ps3 and Xbox 360 games run amazing on the ROG Ally just make sure to get the Z1 extreme version

  • @aguy3129
    @aguy3129 Před 6 měsíci

    hey mr den where is the file for the joycon grip you designed?

  • @sizzlingbacon9537
    @sizzlingbacon9537 Před 18 dny

    can you play online like with friends? i heard the Anbernic RG556 can.

  • @mrhow2712
    @mrhow2712 Před 6 měsíci

    After playing with my odim 2 for a week now i can tell you it needs work.
    For one mine has slow download speeds, also when i try to pull menu down to see download progress or any other progress it does not work, its buggy and feels like an unfinished product.
    Im kind of wishing i would have waited for the pocket S or something.

  • @Kiefy6886
    @Kiefy6886 Před 5 měsíci

    Whats the prod key website that rhymes eith schmoogle? Can someone tell me but put spaces or periods in between to be safe?

  • @wulffdendad8957
    @wulffdendad8957 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Glad to see Satisfye is sponsoring you. I’ve been telling you for years to get a grip ! #wulffdendad

  • @TheBandoBandito
    @TheBandoBandito Před 6 měsíci

    Doesn't the steam deck do the job better? Should I buy this?

  • @Alex_T_Dragon
    @Alex_T_Dragon Před 4 měsíci

    Can odin 2 be able to play any PC/Steam games

  • @fullmetalalgebriste2873
    @fullmetalalgebriste2873 Před 6 měsíci

    With shipping and tax it cost 500€ in EU, I bought a second hand switch lite for a 100 made it cheaped for a 100 and bought a 1to micro sd for a 100, so it's a total of 300€ for the ultimate handheld, and for the other game, I bought the new gamesir g8 it turned my phone to a perfect retro device

  • @pwnedd11
    @pwnedd11 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Wow. There's piracy, and then there's Piracy with a capital "P." Switch emulation is Piracy with a "capital P," right now.

  • @noahdempsey7001
    @noahdempsey7001 Před 5 měsíci

    So does it have all the games pre-installed and are they all free onto it or do I have to buy the games?

  • @thepokekid01
    @thepokekid01 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think the only appealing aspect of having a console like this that can also do switch is that you don't have to mod a switch to do similar; and I feel like game wise, you'd want to do it to be able to run modded or hacked games.
    Animal Crossing is one good example with a pretty good modding scene, but Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has an amazing one. Because it was created in Unity, fans have been able to do all kinds of stuff to the game from fixing following pokemon, bugs, and removing the chibi-artstyle, to adding in every single pokemon across every generation including Scarlet and Violet, and adding back stuff like Mega Evolutions (as well as silly stuff like "play as kirby"). It's very cool to have that as something you can turn and play on the go... (but also kind of sad the game couldn't do all this stuff already). It really seems like Pokemon BDSP is going to become the future Pokemon Fire Red in terms of creating hacked games and fan projects.

  • @deepakYouTubeaccount_
    @deepakYouTubeaccount_ Před měsícem

    i watch wulffden videos for the sponsored ads

  • @TheCongressman1
    @TheCongressman1 Před 6 měsíci

    what is that display at 18:53? Looks like a weird aspect ratio

  • @SunnyDeLite
    @SunnyDeLite Před 6 měsíci +1

    I think it is really easy for one to take the high-route on emulation and piracy when they get half their devices free and the price of games and consoles is not even close to an issue at their salaries.

  • @ChrisKliewer
    @ChrisKliewer Před 6 měsíci

    I'll be getting my new Steam Deck OLED in the mail tomorrow...so I'll have that, a Nintendo Switch, and the Powkiddy RGB30..I should be set for awhile...

  • @ventrueinconnu3527
    @ventrueinconnu3527 Před 6 měsíci

    "A yellow grip means you're about to quit the podcast with that person".
    .....you take that back right now, sir!! Wood is a delicate soul and you'll break his little heart!

  • @nuka_coke_addict
    @nuka_coke_addict Před 4 měsíci

    Does It Play Old Handheld Games And Not Jest Old Console Games

  • @I4get42
    @I4get42 Před 6 měsíci

    Hello there! Hope y'all are having a great day so far 🙂. If I could buy the odin at a store, with a warranty, I'd be all over it. I'd like my g-cloud to have better performance, but for what I do it is still awesome. But ya... if logitech gets one with better performance, or razer gets one with a better screen/body I'll almost certainly upgrade.

  • @Deffsector
    @Deffsector Před 6 měsíci

    Yeah I ended getting the razer edge 5g loving it but that fat 32 4 gig storage limit is killing me lol

  • @TRIPLECORONAS
    @TRIPLECORONAS Před 3 měsíci

    Does anyone find the screen hurting their eyes when bringing down the menu?

  • @MrMartellSincere
    @MrMartellSincere Před 5 měsíci

    I gotta get the Ayn Odin 1 and 2

  • @VicV91
    @VicV91 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Can you plug Ayn 2 to the TV?

  • @rayvenj12
    @rayvenj12 Před 6 měsíci

    Currently having to email them over a case that wasn't in my order

  • @JustinAZ
    @JustinAZ Před 6 měsíci

    I bought an Odin 2 Max and love it, but until a Switch emulator can pull off save states, I may as well just use my regular old Switch.
    I also have an ROG Ally, but use this thing for lower emulation as the battery lasts forever!

  • @WingHugs
    @WingHugs Před 6 měsíci +1

    "if i catch you emulating any indie games i swear to fucking god"
    hell yeah, bob has his priorities straight

  • @MrGonz801
    @MrGonz801 Před 6 měsíci +6

    This is one of those things I would think about buying if I didn't already own a Galaxy S23 FE and a Galaxy TAB S9 Ultra which, especially both are very capable at emulation and Dockable to my TV, so it's like having a Switch for retro games and android games

  • @christographerx64
    @christographerx64 Před 4 měsíci

    Great review. I think what you get for your money is worth it. Yet get a (somewhat) portable unit that can (for the most part) play everything up to PS2 and some Switch. The benefit I'm seeing here is the "load emulator and play" and getting full frames.
    I have a 405M and while I like the design, I do find the screen to a bit too small and PS2 emulation is iffy. I'm going to upgrade to this because I will have the comfort knowing it will play everything I want and its portable (just not pocketable) which is fine for me.

  • @John-du2mq
    @John-du2mq Před 6 měsíci

    Where do we find roms???? I don't have any and I don't know what source to trust!