Device comparison

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
Retroid Pocket Nova

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Odin 2.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 35% smaller and 39% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Odin 2.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYN Technologies Odin 2 is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii.

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

6 collectors · 6 sessions

Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Jul 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

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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
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm QCS8550 (Dragonwing, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class)
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 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odin 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odin 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Nova 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 Nova Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova?
Retroid Pocket Nova has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Odin 2. Retroid Pocket Nova is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 35% smaller and 39% lighter. Retroid Pocket Nova has a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Odin 2. Retroid Pocket Nova is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYN Technologies Odin 2 is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
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 newer, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Nova is the newer model, released in 2026.
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 6 collectors tracking it.

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