The Ayn Odin 2 has been fully revealed, and it’s looking like one of the most impressive Android handhelds we’ve seen so far, sporting a speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
Ayn has been in the handheld game for several years, having previously released the Odin, a well-received Android handheld, in addition to the Loki, a slightly less-well-received Windows handheld. But, the company is now looking to double down, with a successor to its most popular device: enter the Ayn Odin 2.
The company has revealed that the Odin 2 will be running the highest-end chip possible: a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor while starting at just $299. This is unheard of, as the cheapest device running this chipset currently costs around $800. It’s likely that this will be early-bird pricing for those who support the company as their IndieGoGo campaign launches.
In the Retro Handhelds Discord community, Ayn has additionally shared that the Odin 2 will be able to sport up to 16GB of RAM, alongside up to 512GB of storage. The company has also pictured a premium metal shell for the device, which will no doubt cost slightly more.
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The Odin 2 is gunning for handheld dominance
The competitive pricing of the Odin 2 shows us that the company might be gunning for handheld dominance. While the $299 starting price is attractive, it’s likely that this price will be limited to the duration of the IndieGoGo campaign. Regardless, any device with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will outpace the Ayaneo Pocket Air, Sony Project Q, Razer Edge, and just about any other handheld device on the market.
We’re usually used to seeing aged or mid-range chips in these devices, but with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, you might be able to run some of the latest and greatest titles and get absolutely stellar emulation performance from the device.
And there they are.. the Odin 2 colorsClear Blue, Atomic Purple, SNES US, Black and White… Clear blue is clearly the best color here. pic.twitter.com/COQOyMHzKu
— Retro Handhelds (@RetroHandhelds) August 9, 2023
Details on the full release of the Ayn Odin 2 are still relatively light. However, we can still we’ll be keeping a keen eye on any further teasers that the company might release.
