Device comparison

Bittboy RK2020 vs. MagicX XU Mini M

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU Mini M
More portable
XU Mini M
Newer model
XU Mini M

Main differences

  • MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy RK2020.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 9% smaller and 22% lighter.
  • MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; Bittboy RK2020 runs RetroArch.

Bittboy / Miyoo / Wolsen

RK2020

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroArch
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

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MagicX

XU Mini M

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRK2020XU Mini M
Price$60$50
OSRetroArchLinux
Screen3.5 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution480 x 320640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3562
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Weight154 grams120 grams
Dimensions144 mm x 63 mm x 17 mm129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRK2020XU Mini M
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

  • RK2020 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
  • XU Mini M 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
  • RK2020 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2020 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2020 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU Mini M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RK2020 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2020 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2020 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Bittboy RK2020 and the MagicX XU Mini M?
MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to Bittboy RK2020. MagicX XU Mini M is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 9% smaller and 22% lighter. MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; Bittboy RK2020 runs RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the Bittboy RK2020 or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $10 less than the Bittboy RK2020 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Bittboy RK2020 or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.

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