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frontpageRevOne | Staff posted Mar 02, 2026 10:26 PM

AMPOWN Magicx Zero40 Retro Gaming Handheld Console

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Ampown USA Local Store via AliExpress has AMPOWN Magicx Zero40 Retro Gaming Handheld Console on sale for $53.74 - $7 (apply coupon code 7USDEAL at checkout) = $46.74. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 4.0" 480x800 60Hz IPS touchscreen display
  • Allwinner A133 Plus Chipset | 2GB RAM
  • 2x microSD card slots (1x 64GB card included)
  • 2.4GHz WiFi 4 (802.11n) | Bluetooth 4.2
  • Stereo speakers | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Hall Effect analog sticks w/ L3/R3 function | Rumble motor
  • 2x USB-C ports | 4300mAh battery
  • Android 10 operating system (Dawn Launcher)
  • Note: No built-in mic (a feature used by a small number of DS titles)
  • Features a 3:5 aspect ratio display designed with Nintendo DS and veridical Arcade games primarily in mind

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Ampown USA Local Store via AliExpress has AMPOWN Magicx Zero40 Retro Gaming Handheld Console on sale for $53.74 - $7 (apply coupon code 7USDEAL at checkout) = $46.74. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor RevOne for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 4.0" 480x800 60Hz IPS touchscreen display
  • Allwinner A133 Plus Chipset | 2GB RAM
  • 2x microSD card slots (1x 64GB card included)
  • 2.4GHz WiFi 4 (802.11n) | Bluetooth 4.2
  • Stereo speakers | 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Hall Effect analog sticks w/ L3/R3 function | Rumble motor
  • 2x USB-C ports | 4300mAh battery
  • Android 10 operating system (Dawn Launcher)
  • Note: No built-in mic (a feature used by a small number of DS titles)
  • Features a 3:5 aspect ratio display designed with Nintendo DS and veridical Arcade games primarily in mind

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by RevOne | Staff

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a_gert
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Because it is a low-cost portable that has a vertical screen aspect ratio designed to better accommodate Nintendo DS dual screen emulation, or presumably classic vertical arcade games, which are often difficult to play on 4:3, 1:1, or 16:9 screens common to other devices.
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My guess would be anyone that might want to emulate a Nintendo DS/3DS just like the title of the thread mentions.

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Why in the world would someone purchase this? Please help me understand.
Because it is a low-cost portable that has a vertical screen aspect ratio designed to better accommodate Nintendo DS dual screen emulation, or presumably classic vertical arcade games, which are often difficult to play on 4:3, 1:1, or 16:9 screens common to other devices.
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Quote from Adminsitrator :
Why in the world would someone purchase this? Please help me understand.
My guess would be anyone that might want to emulate a Nintendo DS/3DS just like the title of the thread mentions.
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HiFi21Mar 03, 2026 01:34 AM
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Aspect ratio is 3:5 (width :height)
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TheRedEyeBanditMar 03, 2026 02:20 AM
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Can someone save me the Googling.... Best firmware for it? Does it support gammaos?

edit : gammaos next works on this device https://www.patreon.com/posts/gam...-137154101
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SDJP2020Mar 03, 2026 01:38 PM
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I like the idea of this (essentially like a 2DS-style brick) but in pursuit of making it pocketable, the screen size for each screen when emulating DS is pretty small. Just pointing that out for SD's primary demographic...
If that isn't an issue then it's a pretty solid value in the current market.
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Why in the world would someone purchase this? Please help me understand.
DS games and vertical shooters. Niche use case but if that is your niche, there is little (to nothing) else which fills it with a single screen.
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Quote from SDJP2020 :
I like the idea of this (essentially like a 2DS-style brick) but in pursuit of making it pocketable, the screen size for each screen when emulating DS is pretty small. Just pointing that out for SD's primary demographic...
If that isn't an issue then it's a pretty solid value in the current market.
What do you think is SD's primary demographic? Just curious, I have no idea to be honest. Seems like a pretty wide mix of mid 20's to late 60's. Just my guess but those seeking "retro" handhelds, especially with nostalgia for the NDS, are likely to be mid to late 30's being they were likely born in the early 90's.
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VegaTheChosenMar 03, 2026 11:53 PM
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Why in the world would someone purchase this? Please help me understand.
Well I for one love shooters aka shmups. Many good ones run in Tate mode which is vertical and this looks like it would be perfect for that!
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UTjunkieMar 05, 2026 03:09 PM
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Quote from VegaTheChosen :
Well I for one love shooters aka shmups. Many good ones run in Tate mode which is vertical and this looks like it would be perfect for that!
Except that it won't run Ikaruga at full speed
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mrmochiMar 06, 2026 07:37 AM
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Why in the world would someone purchase this? Please help me understand.
You're getting downvoted, but right on.
I would rather get a Retroid Pocket 6 than this. yes it's more expensive but at least it isn't e-trash
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Seems to be pro dominantly cat ladies and angry nose ring mafia tbh.
Personally I think a majority of the comment section seems to be made up by people pretending to be oppressed by M&M's wearing sneakers Wink

FWIW, I don't think there are many cat ladies or whatever "nose ring mafia" means (emo?)
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Quote from mrmochi :
You're getting downvoted, but right on.
I would rather get a Retroid Pocket 6 than this. yes it's more expensive but at least it isn't e-trash
Why would someone who just wanted a play old DS games or vertical shooters (even less CPU demanding) need a RP6....or how would it even do it well? Don't get me wrong, the RP6 (G2 as well) is a fantastic handheld but you might as well (e)waste your money if you are spending $230 for the wrong device. And yes, you can play SOME DS games side by side on the RP6, however many DS games are meant to have their screens stacked so just doesn't work. And vertical shooters??? LOL, not even sure how you'd accomplish that with a RP. C

BTW, clearly you don't know what "ewaste" means. Or perhaps you assume everyone has your use case in mind, which they don't...clearly.

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