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MagicX Mini Zero 28 Compact Retro Emulation Android Handheld - $42.60 + Free U.S. Shipping via AliExpress

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MagicX Mini Zero 28 (Black or Purple)
Ships from within the U.S. | Free 90-dayt returns

~$3 less than the last FP deal

Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Compact 2.8" 640 x 480 IPS display (4:3 aspect ratio, non-touchscreen)
  • Allwinner A133 Plus chipset | 2GB of RAM
  • Dual micro SD card slots (1x 64GB card w/ 9K games included)
  • 2x USB-C ports (1x charging / 1x OTG) | 2900mAh battery
  • 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi 4 | Stereo speakers
  • Hall Effect analog joysticks | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Android 10 operating system
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MagicX Mini Zero 28 (Black or Purple)
Ships from within the U.S. | Free 90-dayt returns

~$3 less than the last FP deal

Specs:
  • Review [youtu.be]
  • Compact 2.8" 640 x 480 IPS display (4:3 aspect ratio, non-touchscreen)
  • Allwinner A133 Plus chipset | 2GB of RAM
  • Dual micro SD card slots (1x 64GB card w/ 9K games included)
  • 2x USB-C ports (1x charging / 1x OTG) | 2900mAh battery
  • 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi 4 | Stereo speakers
  • Hall Effect analog joysticks | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Android 10 operating system
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Aug 14, 2025 09:03 PM
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LavenderDime307Aug 14, 2025 09:03 PM
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For someone new to to the retro handhelds, would someone with knowledge post like the tiers of devices available so I know which to look out for. I know there are odin2, r36, anbernic, miyoo, trimUI ty
Aug 14, 2025 09:10 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 14, 2025 09:10 PM
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This is a great little device while still being ergonomic and very pocketable.
Aug 14, 2025 10:24 PM
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p0diabl0Aug 14, 2025 10:24 PM
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Quote from LavenderDime307 :
For someone new to to the retro handhelds, would someone with knowledge post like the tiers of devices available so I know which to look out for. I know there are odin2, r36, anbernic, miyoo, trimUI ty
https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGamin...ew_to_the/
Aug 14, 2025 10:35 PM
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LavenderDime307Aug 14, 2025 10:35 PM
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Quote from p0diabl0 :
https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGamin...ew_to_the/
Thx Homey
Aug 15, 2025 02:37 AM
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a_landAug 15, 2025 02:37 AM
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Insane this thing doesn't have Bluetooth lol. I just want a cheap little android handheld, the Linux ones suck for pd charging and Bluetooth audio
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Aug 15, 2025 03:37 AM
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dohnnysdiscountgasAug 15, 2025 03:37 AM
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Quote from LavenderDime307 :
For someone new to to the retro handhelds, would someone with knowledge post like the tiers of devices available so I know which to look out for. I know there are odin2, r36, anbernic, miyoo, trimUI ty
i've been obsessively looking into this the last few days (as a new comer) and i ended up ordering the trimui brick fo around $40 (there's a $10 coupon out there) -- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1...64605.html

the miyoo mini v4 seems well adored, i think i saw it down to like $25 a few months ago

i'm also interested in the retroid pocket mini v2, but at $200 i'm gonna hold out and see how much i use my $40 Brick

so to rank, and exclude widescreen devices,

retroid mini v2 > trimui brick > miyoo mini v4
Aug 15, 2025 11:26 AM
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MatthewSearlesAug 15, 2025 11:26 AM
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2.8" screen. how can anyone be okay with staring at such a tiny screen?

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Aug 15, 2025 11:52 AM
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AquaCaribou220Aug 15, 2025 11:52 AM
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Quote from MatthewSearles :
2.8" screen. how can anyone be okay with staring at such a tiny screen?
At this price point, you can get a Trimui Smart Pro when those deals roll around and they have a 5 inch screen.
EDIT: Actually, same promo code brings the price of the Trimui Smart Pro down to the same price as this.
Aug 15, 2025 01:05 PM
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corvair64Aug 15, 2025 01:05 PM
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I picked one up during the last sale a few weeks ago. The build quality of the device is great! The screen size is small, but the picture is bright, crisp, and smooth. It works very well out of the box. The software is stable, though a little overwhelming to back out of if you hit a few wrong buttons.
Hardware Cons: No Bluetooth.
Software Cons: Needs a "play mode" where all the settings are locked/inaccessible to prevent button-mashers from getting lost.
Aug 15, 2025 02:47 PM
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rly723Aug 15, 2025 02:47 PM
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Quote from MatthewSearles :
2.8" screen. how can anyone be okay with staring at such a tiny screen?
people have been playing games on small screens for decades on various handhelds, phones, et. what do you expect for $40.
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Aug 15, 2025 02:59 PM
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doggyworldAug 15, 2025 02:59 PM
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I just recently picked up a TrimUI brick (3.2" screen) after coming to terms that my RG28XX (2.8" screen) is just too small in my hands to enjoy most games. Although the MagicX Mini Zero 28 is bigger.. so maybe it's ok.
Aug 15, 2025 09:16 PM
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bwnnAug 15, 2025 09:16 PM
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The word "pocketable" is pretty much a meme at this point in retro handhelds. But this thing is actually pocketable in a practical way. Nice smooth rounded edges and corners with circle pad joysticks that don't stick out, while still being substantial enough for adult hands to hold comfortably. For me, the small screen is an acceptable compromise for a truly pocketable device that's capable of some Dreamcast and PSP.
The real sticking point is the lack of touchscreen IMO. Having to rely on a virtual cursor makes first time setup on Android really awkward, but after that it's totally fine.
Aug 16, 2025 03:06 PM
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WooHoo2YouAug 16, 2025 03:06 PM
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Quote from MatthewSearles :
2.8" screen. how can anyone be okay with staring at such a tiny screen?
I'm quite happy with mine. And even if I'm near middle age games like Mario, Zelda, Sonic are perfectly playable. Those games didn't have a lot going on so scale down very nicely, especially with modern screens being 2-3x the resolution of OG handhelds (for example the original Gameboy's screen 2.6" and only 160x144 pixels). Same with console games scaled down in size, just works. A text heavy RPG wouldn't be great though, still doable if you had good eyes due to the crisp resolution. Not too many of those on retro systems though.
Tiny screen also equals pocketable, a 5" wide screen is great but I bet it rarely leaves the house.

FWIW, people watch movies meant for IMAX screens on their 4" iPhone. Playing a game meant for a 19" CRT on a 2.8" screen seems like less of a leap
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CouponFinder99Yesterday 08:48 PM
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That controller seems weird.

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Quote from a_land :
Insane this thing doesn't have Bluetooth lol. I just want a cheap little android handheld, the Linux ones suck for pd charging and Bluetooth audio

I was going to get one of these style devices until I realized I have an old Samsung s20 fe, that I got for like 50 bucks used... That + the 8bitdo mobile controller makes an amazing emulation machine

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