MagicX
XU10
- Price
- $31.49
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Nov 2023
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 190 grams
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MagicX XU10 vs. Anbernic RG40XXV
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- XU10
- More portable
- XU10
- Newer model
- RG40XXV
Main differences
- Anbernic RG40XXV has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10.
- Anbernic RG40XXV is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- MagicX XU10 is about 12% lighter.
- Anbernic RG40XXV runs Anbernic Stock OS; MagicX XU10 runs Linux.
- Anbernic RG40XXV is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
Anbernic
RG40XXV
- Price
- $61.92
- OS
- Anbernic Stock OS
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 216 grams
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Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | XU10 | RG40XXV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31.49 | $61.92 |
| OS | Linux | Anbernic Stock OS |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.0 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 H700 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 2EE | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?) | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| Weight | 190 grams | 216 grams |
| Dimensions | 130 x 83 x 22 mm | 92 mm x 139 mm x 22 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Stick type | Unknown | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- XU10 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
- RG40XXV 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
- XU10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- XU10 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG40XXV GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- XU10 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG40XXV N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- XU10 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG40XXV NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- XU10 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG40XXV PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- XU10 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- XU10 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- XU10 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG40XXV PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- XU10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- XU10 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG40XXV SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- XU10 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- XU10 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG40XXV Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- XU10 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- XU10 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG40XXV Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- XU10 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG40XXV Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- XU10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG40XXV GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- XU10 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG40XXV 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 XU10 and the Anbernic RG40XXV?
- Anbernic RG40XXV has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10. Anbernic RG40XXV is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU10 is about 12% lighter. Anbernic RG40XXV runs Anbernic Stock OS; MagicX XU10 runs Linux. Anbernic RG40XXV is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU10 or the Anbernic RG40XXV?
- The Anbernic RG40XXV is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $10.00 less than the MagicX XU10 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MagicX XU10 or the Anbernic RG40XXV?
- The Anbernic RG40XXV is the newer model, released in 2024.
- Which is more popular on retroshelf, the MagicX XU10 or the Anbernic RG40XXV?
- The Anbernic RG40XXV is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 10 collectors tracking it.
