Device comparison

MagicX XU10 vs. MagicX Zero 40

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU10
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 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.

MagicX

XU10

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecXU10Zero 40
Price$70$75
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:5
Resolution640 x 480480 x 800
ChipsetRockchip RK3326(S?)Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?)2 GB DDR4
Battery3000 mAh4300 mAh
WeightUnknown182 grams
Dimensions?136 mm x 105 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU10Zero 40
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

  • 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 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, roughly $5 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.

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