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AYN Technologies Odin 2 vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Nova
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
Odin 2

Main differences

  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 35% smaller and 39% lighter.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.

AYN Technologies

Odin 2

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

★ 4.5 from 1 review

5 collectors · 4 sessions

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

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0 collectors

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Collectors
Odin 25
Retroid Pocket Nova0
Rating
Odin 2★ 4.5 from 1 review
Retroid Pocket NovaNo reviews yet
Logged play
Odin 22 players · 4 sessions · 4h 57m
Retroid Pocket NovaNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecOdin 2Retroid Pocket Nova
Price$299$252
Screen6.0 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelIPSAMOLED
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS4.0, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh5000 mAh
Weight420 grams255 grams
Dimensions225 mm x 98 mm x 17 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdin 2Retroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentExcellent
WiiExcellentExcellent
PS2ExcellentExcellent
Modern systems
3DSExcellentExcellent
SwitchPlayablePlayable
Wii UExcellentExcellent
PS3PlayablePlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYN Technologies Odin 2 and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
AYN Technologies Odin 2 has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Retroid Pocket Nova is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 35% smaller and 39% lighter. AYN Technologies Odin 2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
Which is cheaper, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Nova is the cheaper of the two at around $252, roughly $47 less than the AYN Technologies Odin 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The AYN Technologies Odin 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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