Ayn Odin 2 Mini specifications
The Ayn Odin 2 was a great choice for handheld emulation. The new Odin 2 Mini has the potential to cram just as much into a smaller package.
Handheld gaming has had an explosion in popularity since the launch of theSteam Deck. A host of different handheld gaming devices have appeared on the market, including premium devices such as theAyaneo Slideand theAsus ROG Ally.
For those interested in keeping a tighter grip on the purse strings, theAyn Odin 2was a great choice, since it provided top-notch emulation capability with a familiar Android interface and a lower price than many rivals.
The new Ayn Odin 2 Mini aims to do all of those things but shrink the size and weight to make it even more portable.
Most of the internal specifications remain the same when compared to the original Odin 2. The main difference is the new Mini-LED display, which should provide better image quality than the IPS LCD in theOdin 2. The smaller size does come with a slight drawback of a smaller battery, decreased from 8000mAh in the original Odin 2 down to 5000mAh in the Odin 2 Mini.
Accurately reflecting its name, the Odin 2 Mini is 100g lighter than the original model.
The main draw for the Ayn Odin 2 Mini will be the Mini-LED touchscreen and smaller form factor, which is reminiscent of the PlayStation Vita. The MiniLED screen will command a premium, and could potentially make the Odin 2 Mini one of thebest handhelds for emulation.
Like its larger sibling, the Odin 2 Mini maintains its active cooling technology and Quick Charge capability so you can juice up on the go. The console is expected to launch in two colorways, Black, and White. Though, it would be nice to see Ayn release more options later down the line.
The basic model of the Odin 2 Mini with 8GB of RAM will cost $339, meanwhile, the higher-end model with 12GB of RAM will be $399.This price is higher than some in the community were hoping for, but it’s likely due to the pricy Mini-LED technology.
Rebecca Hills-Duty was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team, specializing in PC components, VR, AMD, Nvidia and Intel. She has previously written for UploadVR and The Escapist, hosts a weekly show on RadioSEGA and has an obsession with retro gaming.
