Device comparison

MagicX XU Mini M vs. Game Console XF35H

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

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XU Mini M

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Quick verdict

Newer model
XF35H

Main differences

  • Game Console XF35H has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M.
  • Game Console XF35H has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU Mini M.
  • Game Console XF35H runs Linux (ArkOS); MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux.

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

XF35H

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
May 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecXU Mini MXF35H
Price$50Unknown
OSLinuxLinux (ArkOS)
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Resolution640 x 480640x480
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetRockChip RK3562RockChip RK3326
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh4000 mAh
Weight120 gramsUnknown
Dimensions129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm145 x 75 x 23 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU Mini MXF35H
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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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
  • XF35H 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 XF35H?
Game Console XF35H has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M. Game Console XF35H has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on MagicX XU Mini M. Game Console XF35H runs Linux (ArkOS); MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux.
Which is newer, the MagicX XU Mini M or the Game Console XF35H?
The Game Console XF35H is the newer model, released in 2025.

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