Device comparison

Anbernic RG34XX vs. MagicX XU Mini M

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU Mini M
Better screen
RG34XX
More portable
XU Mini M
Newer model
RG34XX

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG34XX has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 30% smaller and 36% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG34XX has a 110 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU Mini M.
  • Anbernic RG34XX is highlighted for PS1, SNES, GBA, Game Boy; MagicX XU Mini M is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG34XXXU Mini M
Price$70$50
Screen3.4 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
Refresh rate110 Hz60 Hz
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3326
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A35
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR4
Battery3500 mAh2600 mAh
Weight188 grams120 grams
Dimensions144.6 mm x 81.8 mm x 24.8 mm129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG34XXXU Mini M
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG34XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • XU Mini M DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG34XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU Mini M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG34XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG34XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG34XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU Mini M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU Mini M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG34XX and the MagicX XU Mini M?
Anbernic RG34XX has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M. MagicX XU Mini M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 30% smaller and 36% lighter. Anbernic RG34XX has a 110 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU Mini M. Anbernic RG34XX is highlighted for PS1, SNES, GBA, Game Boy; MagicX XU Mini M is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG34XX or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $20 less than the Anbernic RG34XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG34XX or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The Anbernic RG34XX is the newer model, released in 2024.

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