Device comparison

AYN Technologies Odin 3 vs. Retroid Pocket 6

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket 6
More portable
Retroid Pocket 6
Newer model
Retroid Pocket 6

Main differences

  • Retroid Pocket 6 has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Odin 3.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 is roughly 16% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 runs Android 13; AYN Technologies Odin 3 runs Android 15.
  • Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP; AYN Technologies Odin 3 is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

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Specs

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SpecOdin 3Retroid Pocket 6
Price$339$244
OSAndroid 15Android 13
Screen6.0 inch5.5 inch
ChipsetQualcomm Dragonwing Q8Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUQualcomm OryonCortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUQualcomm Adreno 830Qualcomm Adreno 740
RAM8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X8 GB / 12 GB
StorageInternal 128 / 256 / 512 GB UFS 3.1, 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh6000 mAh
Weight390 grams320 g
Dimensions224.8 mm x 87.5 mm x 16.6 mm210.4 mm x 86.6 mm x 17.2 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdin 3Retroid Pocket 6
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 3 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odin 3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Odin 3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retroid Pocket 6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYN Technologies Odin 3 and the Retroid Pocket 6?
Retroid Pocket 6 has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Odin 3. Retroid Pocket 6 is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket 6 is roughly 16% smaller and 18% lighter. Retroid Pocket 6 runs Android 13; AYN Technologies Odin 3 runs Android 15. Retroid Pocket 6 is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP; AYN Technologies Odin 3 is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Which is cheaper, the AYN Technologies Odin 3 or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The Retroid Pocket 6 is the cheaper of the two at around $244, roughly $95 less than the AYN Technologies Odin 3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYN Technologies Odin 3 or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The Retroid Pocket 6 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYN Technologies Odin 3 or the Retroid Pocket 6?
The AYN Technologies Odin 3 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 3 collectors tracking it.

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