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Overview
The XU20 V32 is a budget vertical retro handheld from MagicX with a 3.2-inch 1024×768 IPS screen, WiFi, and runs Android 10. It is best suited for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES, with support listed up to PSP.
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Allwinner A133 Plus
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR4
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Weight
- 160 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 The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
- 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
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- August 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Vertical
- Operating system
- Android 10
- Custom firmware
- SpruceOS (beta)
- Price range
- Budget
Display
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1024 x 768 (4:3)
- Pixel density
- 400 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 DDR4
- Storage
- No internal storage; boots from microSD (TF) card up to 512GB
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 3200 mAh, 5-7 hours
- Weight
- 160 grams
- Dimensions
- 83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Top
- Sticks
- None
- Shoulders
- Inline
- Inputs
- L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- Power
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 4
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Mono
FAQ
What systems can the MagicX XU20 V32 emulate?
The MagicX XU20 V32 plays systems up to PSP well. It is at its best with DS, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Can the MagicX XU20 V32 play PSP games?
Yes. PSP performance on the MagicX XU20 V32 is rated good in our catalog. Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
Can the MagicX XU20 V32 play Saturn games?
Only partially. Saturn on the MagicX XU20 V32 is playable with compromises. Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
How much does the MagicX XU20 V32 cost?
The MagicX XU20 V32 typically sells for around $53, which puts it in the budget tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the MagicX XU20 V32 run?
The MagicX XU20 V32 ships with Android 10 and also supports SpruceOS (beta).
Can I track my play time on the MagicX XU20 V32?
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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