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MagicX XU Mini M Retro Game Emulation Handheld - $25.80 + FS @ AliExpress

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MagicX XU Mini M Handheld [aliexpress.us]
  • w/ 64GB Card
    • First-Time Customers
      • Grey $19.78
      • Crystal Black $19.80
    • Existing Customers: Use $3 off $19+ coupon IFP8WNN
      • Grey $25.78
      • Crystal Black $25.80
  • w/ 128GB Card
    • First-Time Customers
      • Grey $21.58
      • Crystal Black $21.59
    • Existing Customers: Use $4 off $29+ coupon AEUS04
      • Grey $26.58
      • Crystal Black $26.59
Specs
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Compact design: Competing with other 2.8" screen pocket-friendly devices like the RG28XX, Miyoo A30, and Miyoo Mini (non-"Plus" version).
  • 2.8" 640x480 IPS display
  • Rockchhip RK3326 Processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2x microSD card slots
  • Hall Effect analog sticks
  • 2x USB-C Ports
  • Emulates up to PS1 (including SNES, NES, Genesis, Game Boy Advance and older systems)
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MagicX XU Mini M Handheld [aliexpress.us]
  • w/ 64GB Card
    • First-Time Customers
      • Grey $19.78
      • Crystal Black $19.80
    • Existing Customers: Use $3 off $19+ coupon IFP8WNN
      • Grey $25.78
      • Crystal Black $25.80
  • w/ 128GB Card
    • First-Time Customers
      • Grey $21.58
      • Crystal Black $21.59
    • Existing Customers: Use $4 off $29+ coupon AEUS04
      • Grey $26.58
      • Crystal Black $26.59
Specs
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Compact design: Competing with other 2.8" screen pocket-friendly devices like the RG28XX, Miyoo A30, and Miyoo Mini (non-"Plus" version).
  • 2.8" 640x480 IPS display
  • Rockchhip RK3326 Processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2x microSD card slots
  • Hall Effect analog sticks
  • 2x USB-C Ports
  • Emulates up to PS1 (including SNES, NES, Genesis, Game Boy Advance and older systems)

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Mar 23, 2025
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thegoob143
Mar 23, 2025
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It's tiny. Very few people are satisfied with 2.8 inches.
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youra6
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Quote from thegoob143 :
Very few people are satisfied with 2.8 inches.
Are you speaking from experience?
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Quote from thegoob143 :
It's tiny. Very few people are satisfied with 2.8 inches.
Assuming you aren't just making a joke,
it's also only $25.

Can you do better at this price point?

Keep in mind that the GameBoy only had a 2.5" monochrome screen and cost about $180 in today's dollars when it came out.
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zdiddy987
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So this is about as powerful as the popular Anbernic handhelds in the same price range?
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SDELNICK
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Quote from thegoob143 :
It's tiny. Very few people are satisfied with 2.8 inches.
That's what she said...
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Pikapichu
Mar 23, 2025
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Quote from wherestheanykey :
Assuming you aren't just making a joke,
it's also only $25.

Can you do better at this price point?

Keep in mind that the GameBoy only had a 2.5" monochrome screen and cost about $180 in today's dollars when it came out.
There's a 3.5" vertical console with very similar specs (without Hall effect just regular sticks) for $20. I forget what it's called but it's on SD somewhere
Last edited by Pikapichu March 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM.
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Quote from Pikapichu :
There's a 3.5" vertical console with very similar specs (without Hall effect just regular sticks) for $20. I forget what it's called but it's on SD somewhere
You probably mean the R36S: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/1073992

There's been a flood of these emulators in the past week, so I'd assume a new SKU is coming out and they're trying to offload inventory.

The screen is bigger, I'll give you that.

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Mar 23, 2025
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Quote from wherestheanykey :
You probably mean the R36S: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/1073992

There's been a flood of these emulators in the past week, so I'd assume a new SKU is coming out and they're trying to offload inventory.

The screen is bigger, I'll give you that.
I have a 36s. It's ok. Think I paid $30 for it.
Definitely worth $20 if you're just looking for something to pLay a couple games on while you're taking your kids to the pool
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nostalgia for a portable Dreamcast
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Quote from zdiddy987 :
So this is about as powerful as the popular Anbernic handhelds in the same price range?
anbernic rg35xxh is more powerful https://retrocatalog.com/compare/.../rg-35xx-h
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Mar 24, 2025
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Quote from wherestheanykey :
Assuming you aren't just making a joke,it's also only $25.Can you do better at this price point? Keep in mind that the GameBoy only had a 2.5" monochrome screen and cost about $180 in today's dollars when it came out.
Yes, you can. The r36s has 3.5" and costs a little less.
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Mar 24, 2025
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titchener
Mar 24, 2025
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Quote from UTjunkie :
Yes, you can. The r36s has 3.5" and costs a little less.
While the XU Mini M does have a smaller screen, that is a feature -- this is intended to be a super portable device. Additionally, versus the R36S, it has Hall Effect sticks (which will matter to some people and is otherwise unheard of at this price point) and comes with a case. Also, if you have coins on Aliexpress, you might be able to get this a bit cheaper in the Coin Store on the app.
There are several excellent choices at $25 or below in this sale which shows how competitive the handheld market has become.
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sup3rson1c
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Quote from JESSE_VENTURA :
nostalgia for a portable Dreamcast
I'd pay a good price for this.
Mar 25, 2025
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Shad0w59
Mar 25, 2025
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Quote from JESSE_VENTURA :
nostalgia for a portable Dreamcast
This device is not powerful enough to play the majority of Dreamcast games at full speed.

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Quote from thegoob143 :
It's tiny. Very few people are satisfied with 2.8 inches.
Satisfied or not you gotta make de with that god gave you. My 2.8" can't emulate PS2 games either....

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