Retroflag GPi Case 2 vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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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 Retroflag GPi Case 2.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 15% smaller and 29% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Retroflag GPi Case 2 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Retroflag

GPi Case 2

Details
Price
$80.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
224 grams

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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53.00
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPi Case 2XU20 V32
Price$80.00$53.00
OSLinux (RetroPie)Android 10
Screen3.0 inch3.2 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2711Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A72Cortex-A53
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VIPowerVR GE8300
RAM1, 2, 4 or 8 GB2 GB DDR4
StorageInternal MicroSD?
Battery4000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight224 grams160 grams
Dimensions135 mm x 81 mm x 32 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPi Case 2XU20 V32
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

  • GPi Case 2 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 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"
  • GPi Case 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
  • GPi Case 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • GPi Case 2 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPi Case 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPi Case 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPi Case 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • GPi Case 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPi Case 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 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 Retroflag GPi Case 2 and the MagicX XU20 V32?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to Retroflag GPi Case 2. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 15% smaller and 29% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; Retroflag GPi Case 2 runs Linux (RetroPie). MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; Retroflag GPi Case 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Retroflag GPi Case 2 or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $27.00 less than the Retroflag GPi Case 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Retroflag GPi Case 2 or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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