GamePad Digital
GPD G5A
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- Android 4.4
- Released
- Jan 2014
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 5.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 307 grams
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Device comparison
GamePad Digital GPD G5A vs. MagicX XU Mini M
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Quick verdict
- Better screen
- XU Mini M
- More portable
- XU Mini M
- Newer model
- XU Mini M
Main differences
- MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD G5A.
- MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 60% smaller and 61% lighter.
- MagicX XU Mini M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on GamePad Digital GPD G5A.
- MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; GamePad Digital GPD G5A runs Android 4.4.
Details
MagicX
XU Mini M
- Price
- $50
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Jul 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 120 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | GPD G5A | XU Mini M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Unknown | $50 |
| OS | Android 4.4 | Linux |
| Screen | 5.0 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Rockchip RK3188 | RockChip RK3562 |
| CPU | Cortex-A9 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP4 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 8 GB & External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Weight | 307 grams | 120 grams |
| Dimensions | 195 mm x 105 mm x 37 mm | 129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- GPD G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A 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 G5A and the MagicX XU Mini M?
- MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD G5A. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 60% smaller and 61% lighter. MagicX XU Mini M has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on GamePad Digital GPD G5A. MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; GamePad Digital GPD G5A runs Android 4.4.
- Which is newer, the GamePad Digital GPD G5A or the MagicX XU Mini M?
- The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.
