MagicX
XU20 V32
- Price
- $53.00
- OS
- Android 10
- Released
- Aug 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- 160 grams
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MagicX XU20 V32 vs. PowKiddy V20
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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 PowKiddy V20.
- MagicX XU20 V32 is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 18% smaller.
- MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; PowKiddy V20 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
- MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy V20 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
PowKiddy
V20
- Price
- $55.00
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Feb 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
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Specs
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| Spec | XU20 V32 | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $53.00 | $55.00 |
| OS | Android 10 | Linux (EmuELEC) |
| Screen | 3.2 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Allwinner A133 Plus | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8300 | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR4 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | ? | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Weight | 160 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm | 85.3 mm x 133 mm x 23 - 27 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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"
- V20 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
- XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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
- V20 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 PowKiddy V20?
- MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V20. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 18% smaller. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; PowKiddy V20 runs Linux (EmuELEC). MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy V20 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the PowKiddy V20?
- The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $2.00 less than the PowKiddy V20 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the PowKiddy V20?
- The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.
