Anbernic RG DS vs. MagicX Mini Zero 28

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Mini Zero 28.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $35 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 43% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX Mini Zero 28.
  • Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10.
  • Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; MagicX Mini Zero 28 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG DS

Details
Price
$94.00
OS
Android 14
Released
Dec 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch x2 IPS Touchscreen
Weight
321 g

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$85.38with code
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$119.99
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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

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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 DSMini Zero 28
Price$94.00$59.00
OSAndroid 14Android 10
Screen4.0 inch x22.8 inch
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3568Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM3 GB2 GB DDR4
StorageInternal 32 GB, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh2900 mAh
Weight321 g129 grams
Dimensions160 mm x 91 mm x 21.5 mm130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Stick typeUnknownHall effect
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG DSMini 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 and the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
Anbernic RG DS has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Mini Zero 28. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $35 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 43% smaller and 60% lighter. Anbernic RG DS has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX Mini Zero 28. Anbernic RG DS runs Android 14; MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10. Anbernic RG DS is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; MagicX Mini Zero 28 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG DS or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the cheaper of the two at around $59.00, roughly $35.00 less than the Anbernic RG DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG DS or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The Anbernic RG DS is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG DS 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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