Device comparison

GamePad Digital GPD G58 vs. MagicX XU Mini M

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

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Quick verdict

Better screen
XU Mini M
Newer model
XU Mini M

Main differences

  • MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD G58.
  • MagicX XU Mini M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on GamePad Digital GPD G58.
  • MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; GamePad Digital GPD G58 runs Android 4.4.4.

GamePad Digital

GPD G58

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 4.4.4
Released
Jan 2014
Up to
DS
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
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

SpecGPD G58XU Mini M
PriceUnknown$50
OSAndroid 4.4.4Linux
Screen5.0 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution800 x 480640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3188RockChip RK3562
CPUCortex-A9Cortex-A35
GPUMali-400 MP4Mali-G31 MP2
StorageInternal 1 GB & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh2600 mAh
Weight?120 grams
Dimensions?129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPD G58XU 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

  • GPD G58 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU Mini M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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
  • GPD G58 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 GamePad Digital GPD G58 and the MagicX XU Mini M?
MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD G58. MagicX XU Mini M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on GamePad Digital GPD G58. MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; GamePad Digital GPD G58 runs Android 4.4.4.
Which is newer, the GamePad Digital GPD G58 or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.

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