Device comparison

MagicX XU Mini M vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU Mini M
More portable
XU Mini M
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 11% smaller and 25% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU Mini M is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

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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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Specs

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SpecXU Mini MXU20 V32
Price$50$53
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen2.8 inch3.2 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
ChipsetRockChip RK3562Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB DDR32 GB DDR4
StorageDual External MicroSD?
Battery2600 mAh3200 mAh
Weight120 grams160 grams
Dimensions129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU Mini MXU20 V32
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
  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • XU Mini M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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
  • XU20 V32 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 XU20 V32?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU Mini M. MagicX XU Mini M is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 11% smaller and 25% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux. MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU Mini M is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU Mini M or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $3 less than the MagicX XU20 V32 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the MagicX XU Mini M or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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