Anbernic RG40XXV vs. MagicX XU10

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU10
More portable
XU10
Newer model
RG40XXV

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG40XXV has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10.
  • Anbernic RG40XXV is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU10 is about 12% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG40XXV runs Anbernic Stock OS; MagicX XU10 runs Linux.
  • Anbernic RG40XXV is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG40XXV

Details
Price
$61.92
OS
Anbernic Stock OS
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
216 grams

AliExpress

$61.92with code
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$79.99
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Usually $70.92 · Lowest $53.77

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10 collectors · 580 sessions

MagicX

XU10

Details
Price
$31.99
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
190 grams

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$31.99with code
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Usually $38.19 · Lowest $36.39

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Most played

On the RG40XXV

  1. 1

    Super Mario Bros.

    1 player · 11 sessions

  2. 2

    Donkey Kong Country

    3 players · 4 sessions

  3. 3

    Super Mario Land DX

    2 players · 9 sessions

XU10

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG40XXVXU10
Price$61.92$31.99
OSAnbernic Stock OSLinux
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
ChipsetAllwinner H700Rockchip RK3326
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A35
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G31 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?)
Battery3200 mAh3000 mAh
Weight216 grams190 grams
Dimensions92 mm x 139 mm x 22 mm130 x 83 x 22 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG40XXVXU10
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

  • RG40XXV 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
  • XU10 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG40XXV 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU10 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG40XXV NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU10 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG40XXV Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU10 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG40XXV Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXV GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXV Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU10 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG40XXV and the MagicX XU10?
Anbernic RG40XXV has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10. Anbernic RG40XXV is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU10 is about 12% lighter. Anbernic RG40XXV runs Anbernic Stock OS; MagicX XU10 runs Linux. Anbernic RG40XXV is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG40XXV or the MagicX XU10?
The Anbernic RG40XXV is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $10.00 less than the MagicX XU10 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG40XXV or the MagicX XU10?
The Anbernic RG40XXV is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG40XXV or the MagicX XU10?
The Anbernic RG40XXV is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 10 collectors tracking it.

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