Linux on the Odin 2! (PS3, Xbox, PC Ports)

Big news: we now have Linux OS options available on the Odin 2, making this the most powerful ARM-based Linux handheld in the world. Let's go over how to install it, and why you might want to consider it -- including the ability to emulate higher-end systems like PS3 and Xbox! ** Update: ROCKNIX official builds now have support for all three Odin 2 devices! Buy an Odin 2: https://tinyurl.com/RGC-AYN Odin 2 thumbsticks: https://tinyurl.com/AYNstuff Why I love the Odin 2: https://youtu.be/q8f19jWUVVE Odin 2 starter guide: https://youtu.be/M8HhMNbJBc0 PS3 ROCKNIX showcase: https://youtu.be/O2TK99yTqzk ROCKNIX on Odin 2 written guide with all the links: https://retrogamecorps.com/2025/03/03/linux-on-the-odin-2-rocknix-guide/ ROCKNIX Odin 2 wiki: https://rocknix.org/devices/ayn/odin2/ ROCKNIX nightlies: https://nightly.link/tiopex/distribution/workflows/build-nightly/ci ROCKNIX discord: https://discord.gg/seTxckZjJy ROCKNIX Odin 2 progress page: https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/issues/1310 LinuxLoader: https://renegade-project.tech/en/ayn-odin2/linuxloader (LinuxLoader mirror is on the ROCKNIX Odin 2 wiki in case it's down) Rufus (Windows): https://rufus.ie/en/ Raspberry Pi Imager (Mac): https://github.com/raspberrypi/rpi-imager ROCKNIX network transfer: https://rocknix.org/play/update/ PortMaster guide: https://youtu.be/1rAe9P74BLI Wine ports: https://github.com/stars/JeodC/lists/portmaster-wine Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456 YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:36 the state of ROCKNIX 02:50 installation 05:30 flash microSD card 06:21 boot into Linux 07:45 adding games 12:10 why use ROCKNIX? 14:00 performance testing 15:58 GameCube and PS2 16:58 PS3 emulation 18:36 Xbox emulation 20:42 PC ports 21:59 summary and conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy ^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #Odin2 #emulation #linux #pcgaming #xbox #ps3