Before You Buy: AYN Odin 2 Mini (Information Wrap Up)
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- In this video, we're just going to do an overview of what we know about the upcoming AYN Odin 2 Mini.
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Always a good idea to advise patience and cautiousness in the retro handheld community
For everything not just retro whatever
Every purchase choice in life needs to be researched from groceries to electronics to cars to houses to anythibg :)
Fuck that, I want 12!
Jk, I endlessly watch reviews and shit before buying anything. And even after so I can get some good old buyers remorse XD
Yup two days ago i ws set on an ayaneo pocket s for android emu. Now this drops. 🤔
I love my RP4P, my MM and MM+… yet if I could go back in time, I would just buy an Odin 2… or even better, a Steam Deck.
I have a ROG Ally... I bought a RP4P for retro stuff... I still bought this
Love that Vita style look I needs it, but damn I already have the Odin 2 Pro 😭
Does fifa runs well (switch version)?
lucky for me, i was pretending to buy a odin 2 pro, but i decided to wait and received this, what nice news
Same! Gonna go white or black?
Also obviously not possible but I wish it had the same battery as Odin 2 so there’s literally no downside
You were pretending to buy one? 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 this gave me a good chuckle
Oh man, I'm already rockin a white Odin 2.
All you're missing a screen 1" smaller anyway.
I will be getting this for sure
I just ordered the Odin 2 mini Pro and instantly started getting doubts because I fear the smaller screen will be too small when playing games in 4:3, but that screen size comparison makes it seem like the full sized Odin 2 screen isn't "significantly" bigger so it's not a huge difference.
The mini has the portability and hopefully better screen factor going for it.
The smaller battery is a bummer, but I mostly play.this thing at home and never for more than 2 hours so it's a non-issue for me.
This video helped me get these doubts out of my head. Thanks!
I not really a big fan of smaller units, but with a 5" screen, and only $33 difference in price for the Odin 2/mini what the hell I'll give it a cheers. 🍻 I love to see the clear buttons making a come back, but no led lighting in any of the pics. I guess we have to wait and see from reviews if there is any, I'm betting there's isn't, really a shame. I did love the looks of the new face plate, ( the front) the nice cut around the front facing speakers is a nice detail. great video Joey as always 🍺
Damn now i gotta figure out if i want the regular odin 2 or the mini because I finally decided recently I wanted the odin 2 as my first android handheld and this looks so tempting..... guess I'll have to put off buying one until the reviews come out
My too I just canceled the Odin 2 order just to see how the screen and size comes in play. Still leaning toward the Odin 2.
thanks for this vid.
Thanks Joy
Really can't wait for this device. Will probably be selling off all my other devices as this will fill all roles for me.
Hi joey, when the review unit comes out, please also include a segment comparing it to the rp4pro. I am mainly just looking for the form factor, and wondering if its worth the money to get this one instead.
I’m so excited for this. I have the Oden 2 now and I’ll still get this for portability. My big ????? though is will it have the back grips on the mini like the oden 2? I hope it does. But it won’t sway me for not ordering it if it don’t.
New Subs here 😁 Thank you for the info
Got my Retroid Pocket 4 Pro back in early April because I wanted a pocketable device that could still play GC/PS2/Wii games. The Odin 2 was too massive for me. Had I known this was gonna release, I probably would've waited. 😳 Seriously considering picking this up. It's significantly more powerful, it has a higher resolution screen AND it's mini-led?? AND it's practically the same size as the RP4Pro? I'm impressed. Didn't think a device like this would come out this year, mere months after the 4Pro.
I just wonder how the battery life will compare to the RP4Pro since they have the same size battery.
I'm thinking the Snapdragon will be more power efficient, but it also will be driving a higher resolution screen, so I dunno. 🤔 Very interested in seeing what reviews say, but I'll probably pre-order it anyway. Even if the battery life is only as good as the 4Pro, I think that'll be fine.
Does the retroid pocket 4 pro attend you well? Can you play GC/PS2/Wii well on it? I'm thinking about buying one
(even though I own an odin2. I'm thinking about selling it because I only play Gc and wii on it, I never play switch and don't plan to do it). In my country, I could sell odin2 for a more expensive price (even considering its used) because people don't want to tisk getting taxed and would have to wait too long to buy an odin2 from ayn website. I could sell it for around 600$. I'm thinking about buying a retroid pocket 4 pro and and keep an extra 300 dollars for myself (I'm including shipping, the case etc)
I have the RP4 Pro, and I’m very happy with the PS2 emulation right out of the box! I also have the Odin Lite, and it’s great, but I’ve often found it too big to carry around. I think $340 is too much, especially considering that Retroid will likely have a comparable processor by the end of the year, and it will probably sell for much less.
I highly recommend the RP4 Pro, though RoeTaka has directly told me the Odin 2 is worth the extra money.
While I love smaller form factor for me playing 3D games even on Odin 2 felt like looking through a very small window and not being able to see details (maybe I am getting old). I love those for 2D games but for 3D it is just so small for me:).
Thanks Joey i purchased the Pocket S but i will get the Mini 🤍as well. Love your honest reviews👍🏼
I am disappointed that it’s just an Odin 2 but slightly more expensive and it looks like a vita lol but honestly there are probably a lot of people really excited
bro it has mini led, that is huuuuuuuuge, IPS looks like shit in comparision
What's wrong with it being an Odin2?
@@oscarrod96 nothing
I literally just got my regular Odin 2 pro a few weeks ago... why would I want to "upgrade" to a mini when that means a smaller screen and more than likely less battery power? (the only advantage I can think of to upgrading is for a more pocket-able handheld, and considering the fact that I usually wear bulky cargo shorts with deep pockets and can already fit my nintendo switch in them, that's really not a big deal for me)
Dang I just ordered my retroid pocket 4 pro a week ago, having second thoughts😵
Well, this is basically twice the price. The RP4pro can play tons of great stuff
I wanted something with more capabilities so I splurged on the Odin 2 pro. I was kind of concerned they were going to come out with an even better handheld right after I bought it (like most of these companies tend to do). The mini is definitely cool looking, but I love the form factor and size of my Odin 2 pro. No real need for this. It looks awesome though and I'm going to watch reviews on it for sure. Want to see what that screen is all about.
Great vid!
All i want to know is....where are the "hold on" hands for the thumbnail??
It wasn't a don't buy video! It was a here's information video!
Having a device that can play PS2 in the form factor of a Vita is my IDEAL. I'm going to wait and see what Joey, RGC, and Taki say about it in their reviews but I'm hoping my hype for this is true.
but I am wondering, if I can use patches? For example Darkwatch runs at 30 fps on original hardware but there is a patch that can make the game run on PC at 60, that is how I play it on my PCSX2
@@agamaz5650I would imagine you can. Wouldn’t the patched version be a separate rom file? Also I loved dark watch back in the day. I haven’t played that game in probably 20 years. How does it hold up today?
@@dylangirard4670 no sir, on pcsx2 i just go into the patches section and there is widescreen, 60 fps, and no interlacing options (game-right mouse click- properties-patches)
@@dylangirard4670 well games only went downhill so of course it is better than all modern shooters nowadays, the music, atmosphere, gameplay and enemy design are fantastic. You should definitely reply it on PCSX2, the Xbox version does not emulate well.
@@agamaz5650okay I will check it out again sometime soon. Honestly a lot of the game I have forgotten I just remember really enjoying it.
My only concern is if this device will get very warm. Odin 2 was getting warm at one place for me and that is bigger device so it didn't feel so much where I held it but this device is so much smaller. I would say let's wait for review and see if it is as great as Odin 2:).
Indeed I had a defective odin2 pro that was a launch unit had it sent back oof
Thanks Joey, you shared some great info on this video. I was looking into the regular Odin 2, do you think there will be a price reduction once the Odin 2 mini is released? I like that this device should be able to play about anything, I already have a Steamdeck and a Retroid pocket flip and some lower range devices. Thinking this may be a good addition. I do like the PS vita like design but I also appreciate when developers create a unique handheld design. It just helps with differentiating the experience.
I don't believe so, they don't see this as a replacement for the Odin 2 so I doubt any discounts.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds this has mini led and same power, so why would anyone buy the original though, ips sucks
This makes me so happy I didn't buy an odin 2 or RP4, I knew it would be worth waiting and it definitely is for this.
It's sold out! What the hell!
Banned!
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've been waiting 2 months to get a Odin 2, now this come out. I have rp4 pro, it's nice and all but dang screen way too small. 🤔
I like the Vita - I have three of them! - but you really need a grip to make the best of them. If Ayn are really doing this you're going to need a grip.
I'm really digging the concept of all that power in a smaller package with a Mini-LED screen, but I can't figure out for the life of me why they would straight up copy the Vita! Don't get me wrong, I love my Vita's, I bought the OG 1000 series in 2012 when it released as well as a Slim later on and I still have and play them both, but... they're MISERABLE to play for more than 30 minutes or so at a time unless you use a grip! They really should have thought twice about aping the Vita design, but I'll still probably get one, lol.
@@dsmgx916 Sony dropped the ball with the Portal at least they did for fans of their classic systems. This is roughly the device I wanted from Sony for a Vita 2.0 and odd that it has to come from a 3rd party. PS1, PS2, PSP and some Vita games in this design isn't bad but I agree that a grip accessory with the added butt cheeks would make this far more comfortable. Generally I think AYN has the right idea. The next Steam Deck will probably be sleeker and more refined but doubtful an x86 handheld can shrunk to this size. I understand why people wouldn't like this handheld but design ideas aren't bad.
this seems great do you think it would be a good first android handheld??
I'd say so yep, Odin 2 is a great starter handheld, and this is just that, but smaller.
need reviews from you russ and bob. don't care until its reviewed just like the pocket s or p4 pro.
I prefer the size of RP4P that fits my fanny bag that i wear cross body. To me odin and the RG556 are too big and more of a couch device. I own RP3+ and waiting for black friday to get RP4P, now I have another option before i decide to order a new device.
I believe you sold your Retroid Pocket 4 Pro within like the first week or so of getting it, and this has a similar candy bar PSP design, so im kinda curious what your move will be on this one.
I got another one after :)
I'll also be doing an RP4 Pro video shortly :)
Already own the odin 2 pro, size and screen is perfect already. Guess anyone wanting a smaller version?
People like me who prefer the size of RP4P that fits my fanny bag that i wear cross body. To me odin and the RG556 are too big and more of a couch device. I own RP3+ and waiting for black friday to get RP4P, now I have another option before i decide to order a new device.
Yeah, this might be an instabuy for me.
man this thing is undeniably tempting ;/
This would be perfect if the screen was 5.5". I would've canceled my Pocket S order, but now I am not so sure. I am paying $499 for 1080p 16/512G Pocket S, and this one is $399 for 12/256G with a few years older chip and less premium material. If you compare apple to apple Odin 2 mini may be more expensive than Pocket S early-bird price. But I really like the sticks on my RP5 pro, and that's causing me to sway. And seemingly, repairability would be an issue with Pocket S. This indecision will cost me sleep for a few days.
Before you buy the Pocket S, watch some recent reviews. Problem is the Pocket S suffers horribly in switch emulation due to turnip driver issues because of the new Snapdragon processor, whereas the Odin 2 and by extension the Odin 2 mini perform excellently because the drivers support this older processor.
@arty8478 Yes, I am aware of the graphics issue with switch games on pocket s. Considering Adreno A32 is a new gpu unit, I expect it'll take some time for custom drives to catch up. Considering the latest turnip driver already supports A32, meaning the team received a pocket S to work with, I expect it to get better over a few iterations. And you can be sure there will be more devices in the future that'll use this exect chip, most probably even Odin 3 will use it. So, I am not concerned about this chip.
Personally given the opportunity, I want to have the latest chip and more ram in case Windows emulation becomes mature on Android. Also It seems Ayaneo is working to fix the dpad issue reviewers had and postponed shipping.
I like everything about it except the 5" screen.
Mini LED is something between VA and OLED in terms of quality, imagine OLED colours but the contrast is not quite there since the pixels do not shine by themselves and instead have dimming zones (yet the contrast is a lot better than VA and certainly trillion times better than the shitty IPS) there are great videos about Mini LED on UA-cam, the biggest advantage is, that it is the closest technology to OLED that does not have burn-in and is even cheaper.
I started playing on my tablet with a stretchy controller and now I can't go back, the bigger the better
Might be easier to bite off on this if there were a bigger incentive for pre-ordering
Edit: fixed typo
There is, check my post from today :)
Don’t bust my bubble now 😂
I just realized the title seemed negative, it's an information wrap up video! LOL
I hated the odin2 I had the max and sold it it was way too chunky and the buttons too noisy / clicks in-house this one gonna be better gonna get this one
so... anyone wanna buy my odin 2 so i can swap to this 😂
How much?👀
First
198 - 182 = 10mm????
Sue me I was doing it live and off the cuff :)
kind of a downgrade - ips on the original vs mini led on the mini my friend
After watching this video there is zero reasons to buy the Mini over Odin 2 Base. Smaller screen/battery/size(making it less comfortable to play)... and costing 30 bucks more? No thanks. If this was 199.99 - 229.99 they would have something but as is no thanks.
People like me who prefer the size of RP4P that fits my fanny bag that i wear cross body. To me odin and the RG556 are too big and more of a couch device. I own RP3+ and waiting for black friday to get RP4P, now I have another option before i decide to order a new device.
As a 5' female, the form factor really matters. I got the Odin 2 three months ago, and this is massive for my tiny hands. I'm not gonna buy the mini, since I simply can't and it's hard to sell my base model where I live, but I wish I had waited...
Also a way better processor
I don’t know, man. having the odin 2, vita, oled deck, modded switch oled and lite, the mini although attractive is hard to justify. in an ideal world, the odin 2 should have 6.5 inch screen and the mini with 5.5 inch oled on the 556, 5 inch screen is just a little too small. also with yuzu gone, vita 3k half baked, having another powerful android handheld is kind of pointless. if those two emulators are a-lot better than what they are now, then it will be a instant buy, since it can replace both the vita and switch lite. having repurchase the vita recently I find myself often use it with the horri grip, i imagine i will do the same with the mini, which makes the size and weight advantage disappear.
It looks like a PS VITA.