Anbernic
RG ARC-S
- Price
- $78
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Nov 2023
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 240 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG ARC-S vs. MagicX Zero 40
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Zero 40
- More portable
- Zero 40
- Newer model
- Zero 40
Main differences
- MagicX Zero 40 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG ARC-S.
- MagicX Zero 40 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- MagicX Zero 40 is roughly 7% smaller and 24% lighter.
- MagicX Zero 40 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG ARC-S runs Linux.
- MagicX Zero 40 is highlighted for DS, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG ARC-S is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
MagicX
Zero 40
- Price
- $75
- OS
- Android 10
- Released
- Jun 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 182 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG ARC-S | Zero 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $78 | $75 |
| OS | Linux | Android 10 |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:5 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 480 x 800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Weight | 240 grams | 182 grams |
| Dimensions | 191 mm x 80 mm x 22 mm | 136 mm x 105 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG ARC-S 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
- Zero 40 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
- RG ARC-S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- Zero 40 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG ARC-S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Zero 40 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG ARC-S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Zero 40 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG ARC-S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Zero 40 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG ARC-S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Zero 40 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG ARC-S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- Zero 40 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG ARC-S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Zero 40 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG ARC-S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Zero 40 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG ARC-S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Zero 40 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG ARC-S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Zero 40 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG ARC-S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Zero 40 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG ARC-S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Zero 40 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG ARC-S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Zero 40 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG ARC-S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Zero 40 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG ARC-S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Zero 40 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG ARC-S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Zero 40 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG ARC-S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Zero 40 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 RG ARC-S and the MagicX Zero 40?
- MagicX Zero 40 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG ARC-S. MagicX Zero 40 is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX Zero 40 is roughly 7% smaller and 24% lighter. MagicX Zero 40 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG ARC-S runs Linux. MagicX Zero 40 is highlighted for DS, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG ARC-S is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG ARC-S or the MagicX Zero 40?
- The MagicX Zero 40 is the cheaper of the two at around $75, roughly $3 less than the Anbernic RG ARC-S based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG ARC-S or the MagicX Zero 40?
- The MagicX Zero 40 is the newer model, released in 2025.
