Device comparison

MagicX XU Mini M vs. Game Console R50S

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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.

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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Game Console

R50S

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

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecXU Mini MR50S
Price$50$70
Screen2.8 inch5.1 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 480854 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3562RockChip RK3326
Battery2600 mAh4200 mAh
Weight120 grams?
Dimensions129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm210 mm x 90 mm x 22 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU Mini MR50S
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
  • 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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
  • R50S 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 Game Console R50S?
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 MagicX XU Mini M or the Game Console R50S?
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 MagicX XU Mini M or the Game Console R50S?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.

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