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Overview
The XU Mini M is a budget other retro handheld from MagicX with a 2.8-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to DS. It typically sells for around $50.
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Chipset
- RockChip RK3326
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR4
- Battery
- 2600 mAh
- Weight
- 120 grams
- OS
- Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Playable
- DSGood
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastPlayable
- SaturnLimited
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- WiiNo
- PS2No
- Modernunsupported
- 3DSNo
- Wii UNo
- PS3No
- SwitchNo
Notes on 18 systems
- 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
- 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 but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost 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 but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Played on the MagicX XU Mini M
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Track your play on the MagicX XU Mini M
Install the plugin for Knulli or ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- July 2024
- Type
- Handheld, Other
- Operating system
- Linux
- Custom firmware
- Knulli, ROCKNIX
- 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
- RockChip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR4 DDR4
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 2600 mAh, 4-7 hours
- Weight
- 120 grams
- Dimensions
- 129 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
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the MagicX XU Mini M emulate?
The MagicX XU Mini M plays systems up to DS well. It is at its best with PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Can the MagicX XU Mini M play DS games?
Yes. DS performance on the MagicX XU Mini M is rated good in our catalog. 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
Can the MagicX XU Mini M play PSP games?
Only partially. PSP on the MagicX XU Mini M is playable with compromises. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the MagicX XU Mini M cost?
The MagicX XU Mini M typically sells for around $50, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the MagicX XU Mini M run?
The MagicX XU Mini M ships with Linux and also supports Knulli, ROCKNIX.
Can I track my play time on the MagicX XU Mini M?
Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for Knulli and ROCKNIX) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
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