Device comparison

MagicX XU20 V32 vs. Anbernic RG-40XXV

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-40XXV.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 27% smaller and 26% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG-40XXV runs Linux.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG-40XXV is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

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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Anbernic

RG-40XXV

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
217 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector · 230 sessions

Community signal

Collectors
XU20 V320
RG-40XXV1
Rating
XU20 V32No reviews yet
RG-40XXVNo reviews yet
Logged play
XU20 V32No logged sessions yet
RG-40XXV1 player · 230 sessions · 486h 44m

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecXU20 V32RG-40XXV
Price$53$60
OSAndroid 10Linux
Screen3.2 inch4.0 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusAllwinner H700
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR41 GB LPDDR4
Storage?Dual External MicroSD
Weight160 grams217 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm92 mm x 139 mm x 13 - 22 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU20 V32RG-40XXV
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

  • 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"
  • RG-40XXV 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXV 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXV GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-40XXV N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXV NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXV PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXV PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • RG-40XXV PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • RG-40XXV PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXV Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXV SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXV Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-40XXV Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXV Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXV Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • RG-40XXV Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-40XXV GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-40XXV 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 XU20 V32 and the Anbernic RG-40XXV?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-40XXV. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 27% smaller and 26% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG-40XXV runs Linux. MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG-40XXV is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the Anbernic RG-40XXV?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53, roughly $7 less than the Anbernic RG-40XXV based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the Anbernic RG-40XXV?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the Anbernic RG-40XXV?
The Anbernic RG-40XXV is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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