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Overview
The Mini Zero 28 is a budget other retro handheld from MagicX with a 2.8-inch 640×480 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Android 10. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to Dreamcast. It typically sells for around $59.
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR4
- Battery
- 2900 mAh
- Weight
- 129 grams
- OS
- Android 10
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSExcellent
- PSPGood
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genlimited
- GameCubeLimited
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- 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
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Played on the MagicX Mini Zero 28
3h 48m
across 98 sessions by 1 player
98 sessions this month · 2 new owners
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- January 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Other
- Operating system
- Android 10
- Custom firmware
- SpruceOS (beta)
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 285.71 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- CPU
- Cortex-A53, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8300, 660 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2900 mAh, 7-9 hours
- Weight
- 129 grams
- Dimensions
- 130 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- G (Function), Power, Reset, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 4
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the MagicX Mini Zero 28 emulate?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the MagicX Mini Zero 28 play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the MagicX Mini Zero 28 is rated good in our catalog. Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the MagicX Mini Zero 28 play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the MagicX Mini Zero 28 is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the MagicX Mini Zero 28 cost?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 typically sells for around $59, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the MagicX Mini Zero 28 run?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 ships with Android 10 and also supports SpruceOS (beta).
Can I track my play time on the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Android and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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