MagicX XU Mini MRetro / Emulation
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MagicX XU Mini M
MagicX · Released Jul 2024 ·
The MagicX XU Mini M is a 2.8" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the RockChip RK3326. It launched at around $50.
6.2
out of 10
$50
Launch price $50
Pros
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Small device, very pocketable
- +Very affordable
- +PortMaster support for PC game ports
- +Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise
Cons
- −No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
- −2.8” screen might be too small for some
- −Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
- −No Bluetooth
- −Can't be connected to external monitors
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
NESFull speed
SNESFull speed
Nintendo 64Limited
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSPlayable
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastLimited
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- RockChip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 120 g
- Dimensions
- 129 x 64 x 19 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 2.8″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 2600 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- None
- Bluetooth
- None
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- Yes
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Linux
Also plays natively: Linux
Custom firmware
Our verdict
Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.3
Performance3.4
The MagicX XU Mini M is a 2.8" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the RockChip RK3326. It launched at around $50. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Small device, very pocketable; Very affordable; PortMaster support for PC game ports. Trade-offs to note: No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); 2.8” screen might be too small for some; Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.