Device comparison

AYN Technologies Odin 2 vs. Retroid Pocket G2

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket G2
Better screen
Retroid Pocket G2
More portable
Retroid Pocket G2
Newer model
Retroid Pocket G2

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket G2 has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Odin 2.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 is about $80 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 is roughly 29% smaller and 33% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Odin 2.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; AYN Technologies Odin 2 runs Android 13.
  • Retroid Pocket G2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; AYN Technologies Odin 2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

AYN Technologies

Odin 2

Details
Price
$299
OS
Android 13
Released
Oct 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
420 grams

★ 4.5 from 1 review

5 collectors · 4 sessions

Retroid

Retroid Pocket G2

Details
Price
$219
OS
Android 15
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Wii U
Screen
5.5 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
280 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 1 session

Community signal

Collectors
Odin 25
Retroid Pocket G21
Rating
Odin 2★ 4.5 from 1 review
Retroid Pocket G2No reviews yet
Logged play
Odin 22 players · 4 sessions · 4h 57m
Retroid Pocket G21 player · 1 session · 12h

Specs

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SpecOdin 2Retroid Pocket G2
Price$299$219
OSAndroid 13Android 15
Screen6.0 inch5.5 inch
PanelIPSAMOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm Snapdragon G2 Gen 2
CPUCortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510Qualcomm Kryo
GPUQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno A22
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB8 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS4.0, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight420 grams280 grams
Dimensions225 mm x 98 mm x 17 mm199.2 mm x 78.5 mm x 15.6

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdin 2Retroid Pocket G2
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Odin 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Odin 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Odin 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Odin 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket G2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYN Technologies Odin 2 and the Retroid Pocket G2?
Retroid Pocket G2 has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Odin 2. Retroid Pocket G2 is about $80 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket G2 is roughly 29% smaller and 33% lighter. Retroid Pocket G2 has a 60 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Odin 2. Retroid Pocket G2 runs Android 15; AYN Technologies Odin 2 runs Android 13. Retroid Pocket G2 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; AYN Technologies Odin 2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket G2?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is the cheaper of the two at around $219, roughly $80 less than the AYN Technologies Odin 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket G2?
The Retroid Pocket G2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket G2?
The AYN Technologies Odin 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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