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Overview
The XU10 is a budget vertical retro handheld from MagicX with a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS screen and runs Linux. It is best suited for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, with support listed up to Dreamcast.
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Rockchip RK3326
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?)
- Battery
- 3000 mAh
- Weight
- 190 grams
- OS
- Linux
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genmixed
- N64Good
- DSExcellent
- PSPPlayable
- DreamcastGood
- SaturnPlayable
- 6th genunsupported
- GameCubeNo
- 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: 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: 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: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
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Track your play on the MagicX XU10
Install the plugin for ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- November 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Linux
- Custom firmware
- ROCKNIX
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 228.57 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Rockchip RK3326
- CPU
- Cortex-A35, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 2EE, 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?)
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3000 mAh, 6-8 hours
- Weight
- 190 grams
- Dimensions
- 130 x 83 x 22 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, L2/R2
- Extra buttons
- G (Function), Power, Reset, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the MagicX XU10 emulate?
The MagicX XU10 plays systems up to Dreamcast well. It is at its best with DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Can the MagicX XU10 play Dreamcast games?
Yes. Dreamcast performance on the MagicX XU10 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 XU10 play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the MagicX XU10 is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the MagicX XU10 cost?
The MagicX XU10 typically sells for around $70, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the MagicX XU10 run?
The MagicX XU10 ships with Linux and also supports ROCKNIX.
Can I track my play time on the MagicX XU10?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
Reviews
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