Anbernic RG DS Plus vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
RG DS Plus

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU20 V32.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $42 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 42% smaller and 53% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU20 V32.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10.
  • Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG DS Plus

Details
Price
$88.12
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2026
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.3 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight
344 grams

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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$58.59
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG DS PlusXU20 V32
Price$88.12$58.59
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen4.3 inch x23.2 inch
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3568Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB2 GB DDR4
StorageDual External MicroSD?
Battery4000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight344 grams160 grams
Dimensions167 mm x 96 mm x 24 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG DS PlusXU20 V32
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
  • XU20 V32 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 DS Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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 XU20 V32?
Anbernic RG DS Plus has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU20 V32. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $42 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 42% smaller and 53% lighter. Anbernic RG DS Plus has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU20 V32. Anbernic RG DS Plus runs Linux; MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10. Anbernic RG DS Plus is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $42.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS Plus or the MagicX XU20 V32?
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 XU20 V32?
The Anbernic RG DS Plus is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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