Really gave this hard look, but decided on the Odin 2. But i have to admit this looks so sleek but less comfortable to use without the case. I might reconsider and get this down the road
I dunno. Really wanted to love mine, but I finally got it yesterday and dang. Super disappointed. Can't remap the custom buttons, Daijisho doesn't work properly with it since it doesn't recognize the triggers (analog or button mode), I haven't found any NS games that work on it yet... It just has too many shortcomings right now. The Odin 2 was good to go out of the box. Everything "just worked." But mine will probably end up on a shelf for a few months until the software properly supports everything.
@@muzll0dr have you tried using apps like mantis gamepad to map the keys to onscreen buttons? Does ayaspace have something similar? I'm kinda curious since I was considering one of these
It looks pretty and cool. I like the glowing part on the joystick. But the thing is, it feels I couldn't put a tempered glass over it since the controllers on the side has also a glossy finish. That bad boy in my possession will get scratched without a doubt. 😅
Im not happy about the corners and the metal surround. The heat combined with the sharp corner makes it tough to play on. Pocket s is the best for about 2 minutes before It gets hot pockets hot. Good thing i kept my Odin 2.
The Odin 2 is superior, IMHO. Absolutely no problem at all. I know that type of D-pad that unit uses, (it's similar to what I have on my Switch currently) and it's horrible, at least in fighting games or really any game where precision is essential.
@@baldlyrudy It seems too many... But, many gamers were looking to see something around that description from either... AYA-NEO or AYN... AYA probably had one in pipeline and the resource to deliver... 🤔🧐
You can have a black console and it not be a fingerprint magnet. It all depends on the materials that the manufacturer uses. I had a black Gamecube and the controllers were never a fingerprint magnet.
Hoping Ayaneo updates the graphics drivers. I know its a new chipset with the Adreno A32 but man, I know theres untapped potential here for some amazing Switch emulation.
There are custom turnip drivers for this chipset now! I played a bit of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on this and it's unreal to see a game like that emulating smoothly on a handheld -- google "turnip Adreno A32 Special Edition" if you wanna try them out
Some games like CoD Mobile and Star Rail only have controller support for Xbox controllers, but some 3rd party controllers spoof themselves to work. Do you know if the Pocket S will work on these games?
What gets me is for a gaming device, how does it not have a headphone jack? Like I rather spend less and get an Odin 2, better ergonomics, nearly as fast and it has a headphone jack. I say get this if you wish to put it in the pocket, a bigger pocket without a case and for the looks. Other than that this is a big pass for me. It's too damn fragile. Great review!
I know it's old tech, but comments like this make me want to get an Odin 2. I have an Odin 2 Mini on the way, but still....I want to experience it first hand. Also, thank you!
@@baldlyrudy You're welcome! Sorry for the delay, I had my comment replies notification turned off. I mean it's a great handheld but it just isn't for me given the price. I live in Canada, so that Odin base instead of $300, would call me nearly $400 with the exchange rate, it's still a tough pill to swallow but bang for the buck? Ya know? heh.. Did you get the Mini yet? I'm just subscribing. I already own an Odin 1 base and I LOVE IT, order #8**, one of the firsts that got it, it has some issues like tons of micro cracks in it but it gets the job done. Honestly I'm content for the moment, I'll see what the Odin 3 brings in a few months or a year since it's been nearly a year since the Odin 2 came out. Anyways! Appreciate your reply and subscribed!
@@const3llations_370 Dude, the front is made of glass, you ever drop your phone that has no gorilla glass? Duh, of course I haven't held one, but I've seen plenty of reviews, do you own one? Do you own an Odin? Get some mental help.
Sorry but this device is utter garbage. I hope my Odin 2 comes back soon because all its issues are driving me crazy. Can't even properly set up a wallpaper. 😢
Agreed. I honestly think 1080 is the max resolution that you need on a handheld. Though there are a ton of Legion Go fans that are more than happy with 2560x1600.
The best? I'll give that it has a powerfull snapdragon SOC but that's it, everything else from the form factor (that looks just like a cheap phone with controllers slapped on), to the lack of proper cooling screams UNFINISHED product. I rather play on a MM+ or RP4P/Odin2, those actually look like handhelds.
@@ZefZiona yeah sorry but you're flat out wrong. You clearly have never held one let alone seen one in person and it shows. I own odin 2 and pocket and and the odin feels like a cheap toy in comparison. It's significantly faster, the form factor is perfect as the odin 2 feels too bulky, the cooking is entirely fine, anybody saying it's not is clueless about safe and reasonable Temps for these chips. It feels like a flagship phone with controllers attached. Your comment screams uninformed, and uneducated, and lacking personal experience.
@@const3llations_370 Sorry little man, but you have no idea what you're talking about, everything about this screams unfinished and cheap product, it looks like a cheap android phone with some controllers slapped on. Also, no active cooling on a handheld gaming console with these specs and pricetag is a complete failure. Odin 2 has the best ergonomics, battery life and screen size compared to this garbage. It's sad that you feel the need to defend your overpriced phone, because let's be honest, to call this a handheld is an insult to handhelds. At the end of the day it doesn't even matter, nobody is paying 500$ for an android gaming handheld lmao, that's steam deck and rog ally territory who have better offerings and allow you to emulate anything. Well i say nobody but apparantly Ayaneo found at least 100 idiots that actually purchased one.
Doubles up as a nice hand warmer for winter... and a portable cooking surface in summer.
A lot of truth here.
Really gave this hard look, but decided on the Odin 2. But i have to admit this looks so sleek but less comfortable to use without the case. I might reconsider and get this down the road
Yeah. That's the thing, there are a lot of other comparable handhelds that are put there that are just as powerful, but less expensive.
I dunno. Really wanted to love mine, but I finally got it yesterday and dang. Super disappointed. Can't remap the custom buttons, Daijisho doesn't work properly with it since it doesn't recognize the triggers (analog or button mode), I haven't found any NS games that work on it yet... It just has too many shortcomings right now. The Odin 2 was good to go out of the box. Everything "just worked." But mine will probably end up on a shelf for a few months until the software properly supports everything.
@@muzll0dr have you tried using apps like mantis gamepad to map the keys to onscreen buttons? Does ayaspace have something similar? I'm kinda curious since I was considering one of these
It looks pretty and cool. I like the glowing part on the joystick.
But the thing is, it feels I couldn't put a tempered glass over it since the controllers on the side has also a glossy finish. That bad boy in my possession will get scratched without a doubt. 😅
Adrian, I'm afraid to take it out without the case. I feel like it could break so easily. It feels fragile.
I bought a tempered glass from AliExpress for mine which I’m pretty happy with and goes over both controllers. You should find it if you look for it.
Dude I've been playing with it and its so fun. Also your voice and pace is awesome
Arigato! It's a fun as heck system. And yes on Stardew Valley. It's a time sink like no other.
Have had mine for a few days. Haven’t had it get warm yet. Haven’t emulated switch but have run plenty of PS2 and it’s quiet, performant, and cool.
PS2 runs great on here.
Im not happy about the corners and the metal surround. The heat combined with the sharp corner makes it tough to play on.
Pocket s is the best for about 2 minutes before It gets hot pockets hot. Good thing i kept my Odin 2.
Mine came with the free grip. No issue with heat and ergonomics
The heat issues I experienced were only during heavier hitting titles.
The Odin 2 is superior, IMHO. Absolutely no problem at all. I know that type of D-pad that unit uses, (it's similar to what I have on my Switch currently) and it's horrible, at least in fighting games or really any game where precision is essential.
By the time this review video dropped... AYA-Neo Already presenting...
AYA Neo Pocket Evo...
7" inch Oled screen Android Handheld...
🙃🤣🧐🤯
Dude. It's absolutely ridiculous how many handhelds they launch. 🫠
@@baldlyrudy It seems too many...
But, many gamers were looking to see something around that description from either...
AYA-NEO or AYN...
AYA probably had one in pipeline and the resource to deliver...
🤔🧐
@gregorybolivar5712 probably. I just wish I could get these to test ahead of time. I buy all these handhelds and have to scramble to get videos up. 😔
@@baldlyrudy Indeed... Totally understand...
Why do people buy black consoles and keep complaining about fingerprints? The white model looks 100 times better and has no such problems.
You can have a black console and it not be a fingerprint magnet. It all depends on the materials that the manufacturer uses. I had a black Gamecube and the controllers were never a fingerprint magnet.
Hoping Ayaneo updates the graphics drivers. I know its a new chipset with the Adreno A32 but man, I know theres untapped potential here for some amazing Switch emulation.
Agreed. And even with some other games there are issues here. Some with games native to Android.
There are custom turnip drivers for this chipset now! I played a bit of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on this and it's unreal to see a game like that emulating smoothly on a handheld -- google "turnip Adreno A32 Special Edition" if you wanna try them out
You should put timestamps in your video
Um...aren't there? I thought I put them in the description.
Just checked. They're there. For some reason it's not showing as chapters on the video.
@@baldlyrudy Might be because you have timestamp after chapter name, try swapping them.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds appreciate the heads up. After having COVID after Computex, my brain has been all over the place.
@@baldlyrudy Oh I didn't know you had covid. were you vaccinated?
Some games like CoD Mobile and Star Rail only have controller support for Xbox controllers, but some 3rd party controllers spoof themselves to work. Do you know if the Pocket S will work on these games?
Bad dpad = bad buy. It's built for games minus the input? Count me output...
Best comment so far today.
It's lonely here in "not until it's Clamshell" club 😢
I like Clamshells.
Got mine yesterday, just wish it stayed a little cooler.
Yeah. It can get toasty at times.
🎉🎉
Ayaneo pocket evo is what I’m waiting. 6 inch screen is too small !
Does the device feel heavy?
It feels okay. It's around 350 grams. Definitely heavier than a Switch Lite. Not as heavy as a Legion Go.
What gets me is for a gaming device, how does it not have a headphone jack? Like I rather spend less and get an Odin 2, better ergonomics, nearly as fast and it has a headphone jack. I say get this if you wish to put it in the pocket, a bigger pocket without a case and for the looks. Other than that this is a big pass for me. It's too damn fragile.
Great review!
I know it's old tech, but comments like this make me want to get an Odin 2. I have an Odin 2 Mini on the way, but still....I want to experience it first hand.
Also, thank you!
It's not fragile at all 😂 😂 stop speaking when it's clear you've never even held one.
@@baldlyrudy You're welcome! Sorry for the delay, I had my comment replies notification turned off.
I mean it's a great handheld but it just isn't for me given the price. I live in Canada, so that Odin base instead of $300, would call me nearly $400 with the exchange rate, it's still a tough pill to swallow but bang for the buck? Ya know? heh.. Did you get the Mini yet? I'm just subscribing.
I already own an Odin 1 base and I LOVE IT, order #8**, one of the firsts that got it, it has some issues like tons of micro cracks in it but it gets the job done. Honestly I'm content for the moment, I'll see what the Odin 3 brings in a few months or a year since it's been nearly a year since the Odin 2 came out. Anyways!
Appreciate your reply and subscribed!
@@const3llations_370 Dude, the front is made of glass, you ever drop your phone that has no gorilla glass?
Duh, of course I haven't held one, but I've seen plenty of reviews, do you own one? Do you own an Odin?
Get some mental help.
@@KyleRuggles stay in your little safe bubble away from all the high end fragile electronics. You might get hurt!!
Sorry but this device is utter garbage. I hope my Odin 2 comes back soon because all its issues are driving me crazy. Can't even properly set up a wallpaper. 😢
Can you play warzonemobile. I can't
Negative! And I can't figure out why.
£450 get a 2nd hand rog for that price
True. You'd also get a whole different set of pros and cons.
Stardew valley ftw
how is the battery life?
Stupid good. 5-7 hours depending on the game.
Joke $700 bucks Australia WTF steam deck bro 😎 or a PS5 sorry joke
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
2,5K resolution does nt make sense on such device...
Agreed. I honestly think 1080 is the max resolution that you need on a handheld. Though there are a ton of Legion Go fans that are more than happy with 2560x1600.
@@baldlyrudy but legion Go is 9 inch
8.8", but yeah. I feel like an 8" screen is the right size for me.
The best? I'll give that it has a powerfull snapdragon SOC but that's it, everything else from the form factor (that looks just like a cheap phone with controllers slapped on), to the lack of proper cooling screams UNFINISHED product.
I rather play on a MM+ or RP4P/Odin2, those actually look like handhelds.
@@ZefZiona yeah sorry but you're flat out wrong. You clearly have never held one let alone seen one in person and it shows.
I own odin 2 and pocket and and the odin feels like a cheap toy in comparison. It's significantly faster, the form factor is perfect as the odin 2 feels too bulky, the cooking is entirely fine, anybody saying it's not is clueless about safe and reasonable Temps for these chips. It feels like a flagship phone with controllers attached. Your comment screams uninformed, and uneducated, and lacking personal experience.
@@const3llations_370 Sorry little man, but you have no idea what you're talking about, everything about this screams unfinished and cheap product, it looks like a cheap android phone with some controllers slapped on. Also, no active cooling on a handheld gaming console with these specs and pricetag is a complete failure.
Odin 2 has the best ergonomics, battery life and screen size compared to this garbage.
It's sad that you feel the need to defend your overpriced phone, because let's be honest, to call this a handheld is an insult to handhelds.
At the end of the day it doesn't even matter, nobody is paying 500$ for an android gaming handheld lmao, that's steam deck and rog ally territory who have better offerings and allow you to emulate anything. Well i say nobody but apparantly Ayaneo found at least 100 idiots that actually purchased one.