Odin 2 Stick Upgrade – Are the $5 AliExpress Ones Worth It?
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to share a little experience with my AYN Odin 2 Portal.
I've had it for a while now and I absolutely love this thing. I got it during the pre-order and went all in – grabbed the 12GB version, the grip, fabric pouch, hard case, and even a spare screen protector (which I ended up not using because I got a full-screen one instead).
At first, I assumed it would come with extra stick caps or alternate sticks... but nope, it only came with the default ones. While waiting for it to arrive, I kept reading Reddit posts and noticed a lot of people complaining that the sticks were too small. That got me a bit worried.
Anyway, once it arrived and I started using it, I quickly realized that yes, the sticks are pretty small – I’d say even smaller than the Switch’s – but honestly? They didn’t bother me at all. They're responsive, feel good to use, and overall I was fine with them.
That said, I still got curious and went down the rabbit hole of finding slightly larger sticks. I ended up buying this set from AliExpress.
Original:
New one:
They were around $5, and they actually arrived quicker than I expected.
You can check the pics I’ve attached to see the size difference. I won't lie – the default sticks work just fine, but these replacements feel better. They’ve got a rougher, grippy texture that I personally prefer. It’s not a massive game-changer or anything, but for $5? and you will get 4 units, Totally worth it.
Here's a comparison of the two sticks.
So if you're on the fence about swapping them out, just know: it's a small upgrade, not a revolution, but it might make your Odin 2 experience just that tiny bit better.
Hope this helps someone!
Posted Jul 6, 2025, 7:32 PM UTC