Device comparison

MagicX Zero 40 vs. MagicX XU10

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

Details
Price
$75
OS
Android 10
Released
Jun 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
182 grams

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MagicX

XU10

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

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecZero 40XU10
Price$75$70
OSAndroid 10Linux
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:54:3
Resolution480 x 800640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusRockchip RK3326(S?)
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A35
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 2EE
RAM2 GB DDR41 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?)
Battery4300 mAh3000 mAh
Weight182 grams?
Dimensions136 mm x 105 mm x 17 mm?
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZero 40XU10
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

  • 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 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Zero 40 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Zero 40 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Zero 40 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Zero 40 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Zero 40 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU10 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Zero 40 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU10 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Zero 40 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Zero 40 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU10 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 Zero 40 and the MagicX XU10?
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.
Which is cheaper, the MagicX Zero 40 or the MagicX XU10?
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 Zero 40 or the MagicX XU10?
The MagicX Zero 40 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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