MagicX
XU Mini M
- Price
- $50.00
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Jul 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 120 grams
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MagicX XU Mini M vs. MagicX Mini Zero 28
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- XU Mini M
- More portable
- XU Mini M
- Newer model
- Mini Zero 28
Main differences
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M.
- MagicX XU Mini M is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 3% smaller and 7% lighter.
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10; MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux.
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MagicX
Mini Zero 28
- Price
- $59.00
- OS
- Android 10
- Released
- Jan 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 129 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | XU Mini M | Mini Zero 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50.00 | $59.00 |
| OS | Linux | Android 10 |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR4 | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2600 mAh | 2900 mAh |
| Weight | 120 grams | 129 grams |
| Dimensions | 129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm | 130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Hall effect | Hall effect |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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
- Mini Zero 28 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- XU Mini M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- XU Mini M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 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
- Mini Zero 28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- XU Mini M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Mini Zero 28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the MagicX XU Mini M and the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- MagicX Mini Zero 28 has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M. MagicX XU Mini M is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 3% smaller and 7% lighter. MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10; MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux.
- Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU Mini M or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- The MagicX XU Mini M is the cheaper of the two at around $50.00, roughly $9.00 less than the MagicX Mini Zero 28 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MagicX XU Mini M or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the newer model, released in 2025.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the MagicX XU Mini M or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
- The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.
