Device comparison

MagicX XU Mini M vs. Bittboy RK2020

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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.

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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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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Specs

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SpecXU Mini MRK2020
Price$50$60
OSLinuxRetroArch
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480480 x 320
ChipsetRockChip RK3562RockChip RK3326
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Weight120 grams154 grams
Dimensions129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm144 mm x 63 mm x 17 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU Mini MRK2020
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

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the MagicX XU Mini M and the Bittboy RK2020?
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 MagicX XU Mini M or the Bittboy RK2020?
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 MagicX XU Mini M or the Bittboy RK2020?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.

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