Anbernic RG DS Plus vs. MagicX Mini Zero 28

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RG DS Plus
RG DS Plus
Mini Zero 28
Mini Zero 28

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Quick verdict

Best value
Mini Zero 28
More portable
Mini Zero 28
Newer model
RG DS Plus

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Mini Zero 28.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $36 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 47% smaller and 63% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX Mini Zero 28.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; MagicX Mini Zero 28 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

MagicX

Mini Zero 28

Details
Price
$59.00
OS
Android 10
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
129 grams

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4 collectors · 98 sessions

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RG DS Plus

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On the Mini Zero 28

  1. 1

    Mario Kart DS

    1 player · 3 sessions

  2. 2

    Kirby's Dream Land

    1 player · 3 sessions

  3. 3

    LBreakoutHD

    1 player · 1 session

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG DS PlusMini Zero 28
Price$95.00$59.00
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen4.3 inch x22.8 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3568Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB2 GB DDR4
Battery4000 mAh2900 mAh
Weight344 grams129 grams
Dimensions167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Stick typeUnknownHall effect
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG DS PlusMini Zero 28
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

  • RG DS Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 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
  • RG DS Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Mini Zero 28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Mini Zero 28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG DS Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG DS Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG DS Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG DS Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Mini Zero 28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG DS Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 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 DS Plus and the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Mini Zero 28. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $36 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 47% smaller and 63% lighter. Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX Mini Zero 28. Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10. Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; MagicX Mini Zero 28 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the cheaper of the two at around $59.00, roughly $36.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The Anbernic RG DS Plus is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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