MagicX XU10Retro / Emulation
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MagicX XU10
MagicX · Released Nov 2023 ·
The MagicX XU10 is a 3.5" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the Rockchip RK3326(S?). It launched at around $70.
4.6
out of 10
$70
Launch price $70
Pros
- +Good community support, multiple CFWs available
- +Portable and pocket-friendly
- +Access to PC ports via PortMaster
- +Decent 3000 mAh battery
Cons
- −No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
- −Device can feel bulky
- −Not powerful enough for higher end emulation
- −No Bluetooth
- −No video out, can't be connected to an external display
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 64Playable
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSFull speed
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnLimited
DreamcastPlayable
PlayStationFull speed
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Rockchip RK3326(S?)
- CPU
- Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 2EE, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD Internal
- Weight
- 193 g
- Dimensions
- 84 x 129 x 53 mm
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Display
- Size
- 3.5″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- No
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3000 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
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Linux
Also plays natively: Linux
Our verdict
Value10.0
Build6.4
Screen7.0
Performance3.8
The MagicX XU10 is a 3.5" IPS handheld from MagicX powered by the Rockchip RK3326(S?). It launched at around $70. It carries 1 GB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Good community support, multiple CFWs available; Portable and pocket-friendly; Access to PC ports via PortMaster; Decent 3000 mAh battery. Trade-offs to note: No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); Device can feel bulky; Not powerful enough for higher end emulation.