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. MagicX Zero 40
Specs, emulation, community reviews, ownership and play history, side by side.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- XU10
- More portable
- Zero 40
- Newer model
- Zero 40
Main differences
- MagicX Zero 40 has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10.
- MagicX XU10 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- MagicX Zero 40 is about 4% lighter.
- MagicX Zero 40 runs Android 10; MagicX XU10 runs Linux.
- MagicX Zero 40 is highlighted for DS, GBA, Game Boy, NES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
MagicX
Zero 40
- Price
- $75.99
- OS
- Android 10
- Released
- Jun 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 182 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | XU10 | Zero 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31.49 | $75.99 |
| OS | Linux | Android 10 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:5 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 480 x 800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Rockchip RK3326 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?) | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Weight | 190 grams | 182 grams |
| Dimensions | 130 x 83 x 22 mm | 136 mm x 105 mm x 17 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Stick type | Unknown | Hall effect |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
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
- Zero 40 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"
- XU10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- XU10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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
- Zero 40 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 MagicX Zero 40?
- MagicX Zero 40 has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10. MagicX XU10 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX Zero 40 is about 4% lighter. MagicX Zero 40 runs Android 10; MagicX XU10 runs Linux. MagicX Zero 40 is highlighted for DS, GBA, Game Boy, NES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU10 or the MagicX Zero 40?
- The MagicX XU10 is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $5.00 less than the MagicX Zero 40 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MagicX XU10 or the MagicX Zero 40?
- The MagicX Zero 40 is the newer model, released in 2025.
