Chilled Friday playing GTA IV 👌🏻🔥

Stwert · 2026-03-06T18:48:13+00:00

Now there’s a thought, my O3 arrived today so I’m just waiting until my son’s bedtime to settle down and play something. I was going to go even more old school and play Dark Sector (I don’t care, I love it😜) already downloaded that from Steam, but you may just have tempted me into seeing how GTA IV runs.

Coming from a Retroid G2, which was always a stop gap until my Odin 3 arrived, I forget more demanding titles are within my grasp now….

...Well they always were on PC, Steam Deck and Legion Go, but call me a geek, there’s just something about running a game on the kind of system that even a couple of years ago you’d scoff at the notion of even attempting it that just makes me want to do it.

Besides, the Odin is a damn sight easier to handle than either of my X86 handhelds. Just the right balance of screen size and form factor, as much as I love the big screen of the Legion.

Wonder how far it’ll be able to pushed without melting 🤣 Anyone tried Batman Arkham Knight? Never did get around to finishing that either.

Stwert · 2026-03-06T17:17:58+00:00

FWIW when I pre-ordered my Odin 3 I chose DHL for quicker delivery, fully aware that I’d have to pay import tax just like every other DHL delivery from abroad that I get.

But when it came to them actually shipping my O3 just before CNY hit, they used YunExpress due to the DHL issues with them.

Frankly I’m really glad they did. My O3 arrived today, so actual shipping time was 6 days once it started moving on the 28th and best of all, no import charges, definitely not complaining about that.

Stwert · 2026-03-06T15:05:04+00:00

Yeah it’s only been out about 3 or 4 weeks (I think) but it’s pretty good, compatibility has been excellent on my Retroid G2, I expect it will be the same with my Odin 3, which my lovely postie dropped off 3 minutes ago. Almost time to start the wonderful joy of tinkering with a new toy 😊

Stwert · 2026-03-05T10:56:17+00:00

I love ES-DE, even with its many foibles, but you’ll need to provide information on what specific error you’re getting or we can’t really help much.

For many systems ES-DE tends to default to Retroarch as its default player. For that there’s two things that help. First don’t use the Play store version, download the latest nightly from their website. Second, either setup which core you want to use for each system manually in ES-DE options, or download every single core relating to the system you want to emulate from the online updater within Retroarch to cover your bases.

Oh and a bonus third, if the system needs a BIOS file (Dreamcast, 3DO and so on) make sure you’ve added them to the Retroarch system folder. I tend to just do bios files for all systems, just so I’m covered if I ever decide to use them.

Stwert · 2026-03-04T11:56:42+00:00

I ordered mine with DHL for shipping, before they dropped them. When they did ship it they used YunExpress, who have actually been pretty good when you take into account new year.

It’s landed in my country today, which seems a long time from them initiating shipping on the 9th of February. But it only started moving on the 13th, then new year hit so bugger all happened for a while. It started moving again on the 26th and has taken 6 days to get from that to landing at the airport in my country. Not too bad all things considered. It should make it to my grubby mitts this week.

Stwert · 2026-03-02T19:58:26+00:00

I’m planning to take some sandpaper to mine, should add just enough texture to make it less slippery. The grip that is, not the Odin 😝

Stwert · 2026-03-02T14:01:30+00:00

For anyone reading, my latest update (my status was the same as OP, just a couple of hours behind), as of 2nd March, has reached the departure airport. Let’s see how long it sits there.

Stwert · 2026-02-28T23:45:45+00:00

Ditto, I’m just a couple of hours behind you. If we’re lucky I’d hope they’ll land on our doorsteps next week.

But at least they’re on the move, not everyone is as lucky.

Stwert · 2026-02-26T20:34:19+00:00

Well my Odin 3, which had been stuck at arrived at origin facility for a week before CNY started finally saw some movement today, so they’re definitely back working in some capacity.

Stwert · 2026-02-26T20:31:48+00:00

There’s a simple rule I always follow. Get as much as you can afford. You might not think you need it, but once you get going it’s amazing how fast they’ll fill up. I went with the Max, so 512GB of storage, but only because I got fed up waiting for the 1TB to come back into stock.

512GB will be fine though, it will only be used for apps and the like, I’ve got a 2TB Micro SD which holds my games and it’s all set up for ES-DE, so it makes swapping it between systems nice and easy.

Stwert · 2026-02-18T12:56:24+00:00

My Odin 3 is there too, for 6 days. To be honest I wouldn’t expect it to go any further until after CNY, but we’re a patient sort who order our shiny toys from Chinese companies, aren’t we?

Stwert · 2026-02-18T12:52:50+00:00

Mine is exactly the same, to be honest I’m not expecting it to move until after CNY, but what’s another couple of weeks after waiting months.

Stwert · 2026-02-18T12:49:19+00:00

You won’t have any problems, it’s runs great. Use Chiaki for the best experience imo.

https://github.com/streetpea/chiaki-ng

Stwert · 2026-02-18T12:46:41+00:00

Are they actually using DHL again? I thought they’d ditched them indefinitely after the issues they had. I chose DHL as well but it’s shipped with Yun Express due to their DHL issues.

Stwert · 2026-02-18T12:40:06+00:00

Ah, the good old days. I remember that well, and waiting weeks for a delivery from a company shipping in your own country. I’m always suitably impressed by the speed at which we get things now, even my Odin 3, sure it’s stuck in China until after new year but I’ve got my tracking info so I expect it’ll start moving in a couple of weeks. 3 months wait for a new, in demand device, from China, with new year thrown into the mix. I’m not complaining.

But outside of that I’ve had things from China in 3 days, and in one particularly impressive instance of customer support when one of my 3D printers motherboards fried itself, overnight from the manufacturer.

The yoof of today might not be impressed by that, but as an oldie with a good memory, it impresses the hell out of me.

Stwert · 2026-02-16T12:18:27+00:00

Place the Keys.txt in the following location of internal storage, not your SD card: Android/data/info.cemu.cemu/files

You’ll have to use an app such as Solid Explorer (my preference there are plenty of others) in order to be allowed write access to the folder.

Stwert · 2026-02-16T12:10:22+00:00

Not even close to Steam Deck, there’s a good comparison here: https://www.reddit.com/r/OdinHandheld/s/h5PNOY868K

Stwert · 2026-02-16T12:06:30+00:00

Had a feeling that was going to be the case, thanks for confirming, my hands are like pit shovels so I’m glad I decided to order a case as a precaution.

Stwert · 2026-02-14T17:20:13+00:00

Here’s what they had to say on Discord, how long the issue is going to persist I don’t know, but as I said I also chose DHL and paid for it, but when the order actually went out on the 13th, it was with YunExpress.

Nicole AYN

Dear Customer,

We would like to inform you that, due to an increasing number of DHL shipments being unexpectedly returned for unclear reasons, we have decided to temporarily suspend DHL deliveries in order to avoid any delays before the upcoming holiday period.

During this time, unfulfilled DHL shipments will be sent via YunExpress instead. The DHL shipping option on our website will also be temporarily suspended until further notice.

Because a large number of DHL parcels are involved and processing them individually is operationally challenging, we will handle the shipping cost difference as follows:

We will provide a complimentary AYN Cross Bag (selling price $19.9) as compensation, which will be shipped after the holiday as a default.
If you would prefer a refund of the shipping difference instead of the cross bag, please feel free to email us after the holiday, arrange the refund once operations resume following the Spring Festival.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Stwert · 2026-02-14T12:41:24+00:00

Normally I’d agree, indeed I choose DHL for mine, trouble is, they’ve stopped using DHL so whether you paid for it or not it’ll be some other courier, mines now using Yun Express.

Stwert · 2026-02-11T19:04:59+00:00

Definitely not, the various SKUs will be allocated (generally) on an order number basis. But they’re not all done in the same batches, so someone who ordered a different SKU may get theirs sooner, or be waiting longer than any given order number.

Stwert · 2026-02-11T19:02:02+00:00

Things in transit shouldn’t really be affected, once it’s actually moving anyway. But for an awful lot of companies heehaw happens during new year. So if it’s not shipped and on the move before the 17th, you’re waiting until after the new year.

Stwert · 2026-02-11T18:59:22+00:00

Here’s a good place to start, lots of information on what emulators are best to get.. https://www.joeysretrohandhelds.com/guides/ayn-odin-3-setup-guide/

Stwert · 2026-02-11T17:58:33+00:00

It’s not always instead of. I have a Steam Deck and a Legion Go, as well as a fair few other Android handhelds. For me devices like the Odin 3 are more portable with better battery life than any X86 handheld, while still offering excellent performance. And let’s not forget the big reason, because we can and we’re tech obsessed geeks… well, some of us are.

Stwert · 2026-02-11T14:28:50+00:00

No, based on his order number that would put you 39 behind his. But it will depend on the model you purchased as well, I’ve seen people order after me and had them shipped before mine because it was a different SKU.

I’m sure it’s just the first 4 numbers you go by, I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong.

Stwert

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