Device comparison

Game Console R50S vs. MagicX XU Mini M

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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 Game Console R50S.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 56% smaller.

Game Console

R50S

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Mar 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
5.1 inch IPS
Weight
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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

SpecR50SXU Mini M
Price$70$50
Screen5.1 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution854 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3562
Battery4200 mAh2600 mAh
Weight?120 grams
Dimensions210 mm x 90 mm x 22 mm129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR50SXU 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

  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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 Game Console R50S and the MagicX XU Mini M?
MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to Game Console R50S. MagicX XU Mini M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 56% smaller.
Which is cheaper, the Game Console R50S or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $20 less than the Game Console R50S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Console R50S or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.

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