Device comparison

Anbernic RG SP vs. MagicX Zero 40

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG SP
More portable
RG SP
Newer model
RG SP

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Zero 40.
  • Anbernic RG SP is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG SP is roughly 52% smaller and 8% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG SP runs Linux; MagicX Zero 40 runs Android 10.
  • Anbernic RG SP is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX Zero 40 is highlighted for DS, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Most played

Most played on RG SP

  1. 1
    TMNT

    TMNT

    1 player · 1 session

Zero 40

No logged games yet.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG SPZero 40
Price$65$75
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen3.4 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:23:5
Resolution720 x 480480 x 800
ChipsetAllwinner H700Allwinner A133 Plus
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR42 GB DDR4
Battery3300 mAh4300 mAh
Weight168 grams182 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 82 mm x 23.9 mm136 mm x 105 mm x 17 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG SPZero 40
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 SP 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
  • 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 SP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Zero 40 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG SP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG SP 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 SP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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 SP and the MagicX Zero 40?
Anbernic RG SP has similar emulation coverage to MagicX Zero 40. Anbernic RG SP is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG SP is roughly 52% smaller and 8% lighter. Anbernic RG SP runs Linux; MagicX Zero 40 runs Android 10. Anbernic RG SP is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX Zero 40 is highlighted for DS, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG SP or the MagicX Zero 40?
The Anbernic RG SP is the cheaper of the two at around $65, roughly $10 less than the MagicX Zero 40 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG SP or the MagicX Zero 40?
The Anbernic RG SP is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG SP or the MagicX Zero 40?
The Anbernic RG SP is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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