XU Mini M
XU Mini M by MagicX, priced around $50, Micro Horizontal retro handheld, running Linux, powered by RockChip RK3562 (RockChip RK3326), with a 2.8 inch display
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Specifications
61 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.
Identity
- Brand
- MagicX
- Release Date
- 2024 / 07
- Price
- $50
- Pricing category
- $0 - $50
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Micro Horizontal
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Gray, Orange, Transparent Black
- Dimensions
- 129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm (Source)
- Weight
- 120 grams
- Cooling
- Heatsink
Operating system
- Operating System
- Linux
Performance
- System on a Chip
- RockChip RK3562 (RockChip RK3326)
- CPU
- Cortex-A35
- CPU cores
- 4 Cores
- CPU threads
- 4 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 1.3 GHz - 1.5 GHz
- Architecture
- ARM
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2
- GPU cores
- 2 Cores
- GPU clock speed
- 650 MHz
- RAM
- 1 GB DDR3
- Performance rating
- 9/10 · A
Display
- Screen size
- 2.8 inch
- Screen type
- IPS
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- PPI
- 285.71 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 4:3
- Screen refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 2600 mAh
- Charge port
- USB-C x2 Top facing
- Storage
- Dual External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Upper placement
- Analogs
- Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Lower placement
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2 Horizontal
- Extra buttons
- G (Function), Power, Reset, Volume +-
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Menu
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- Not documented
- Video output
- Not documented
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
- Speaker
- Dual Stereo Bottom facing
- Sensors
- Not documented
Emulation grades
- Game Boy
- A
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- A
- Sega Genesis
- A
- Game Boy Advance
- A
- Super Nintendo
- A
- PlayStation 1
- A
- Nintendo DS
- B
- Nintendo 64
- C
- Dreamcast
- C
- PSP
- C
- Sega Saturn
- D
- GameCube
- F
- Wii
- F
- Nintendo 3DS
- F
- PlayStation 2
- F
- Wii U
- F
- Nintendo Switch
- F
- PlayStation 3
- F
- Emulation limit
- N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed
Where To Buy
Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$50 |
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Aliexpress
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$50 |
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KeepRetro
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$50 |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$50 |
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Quick Take
The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.
XU Mini M is a retro handheld from MagicX.
Its micro horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.
The device runs Linux, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.
Inside, the RockChip RK3562 (RockChip RK3326) chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.
Playable Games
Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.
3 Ninjas Kick Back
1994 •Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo
3 Ninjas Kick Back is a beat 'em up platform game for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in 1994 and was developed...
3-choume no Tama: Tama and Friends - 3-choume Obake Panic!!
1994 •Game Boy
The third game of the Tama and Friends series on the game boy. This is a puzzle/adventure game where you solve puzzles while exploring a small town.
3-D WorldRunner
1987 •Nintendo Entertainment System
The battle of a lifetime comes alive in 3-D! The wildest of the space cowboys is out looking for adventure. Now he's got it and he needs your help. A...
3-Pun Yosou Umaban Club
1992 •Game Boy
3-Fun Yosou Umaban Club is a horse racing betting game that was released exclusively in Japan. The player takes turns betting on horses to see who wil...
30 Days on Ship
Unknown year •PlayStation 1
Take on the role of a castaway on a wrecked container ship. Survive for 30 days, battle storms, hunt animals, build shelter, and maintain your mental...
30 Years of Nintendon't
2018 •Sega Genesis
In 1988, SEGA released the Megadrive home console in Japan. In 1989, the machine was released in the USA under the name Sega Genesis. To convince play...
360: Three Sixty
1999 •Nintendo 64, PlayStation 1
RACING and SHOOT-EM UP ACTION in a world submerged beneath oceans of water. Mount your hoverbike and lay waste to your opponents with lethal weapons a...
3D Baseball
1996 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn
Crystal Dynamics presents the most realistic baseball video game ever published. Real Motion Control 3D technology serves up incredibly life-like 3D p...
3D Block
1989 •Nintendo Entertainment System
This is an adaptation of Blockout, which in itself is a 3D version of Tetris. This is emphasized with the cartridge itself, having the artwork ripped...
3D Kaleidoscope: Baby Universe
1997 •PlayStation 1
Baby Universe is an experiment in visuals. It consists of different worlds with digital kaleidoscopes. One of them, a 3D Kaleidoscope, is floating in...
XU Mini M — Frequently Asked Questions
Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.
Is the XU Mini M an official MagicX product?
The console database lists the XU Mini M under the brand MagicX. It does not document whether the XU Mini M is an officially licensed MagicX product.
When was the XU Mini M released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 07 and the price as $50 for the XU Mini M.
What chipset and how much RAM does the XU Mini M have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as RockChip RK3562 (RockChip RK3326), the CPU as Cortex-A35, and the RAM as 1 GB DDR3 for the XU Mini M.
What are the XU Mini M's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm (Source), the weight as 120 grams, and the battery as 2600 mAh for the XU Mini M.
Which systems can the XU Mini M emulate well?
The console database gives the XU Mini M a grade of B+ or better for 6 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, and PlayStation 1.
Where can I buy the XU Mini M?
The marketplace rows shown for the XU Mini M are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.
Sources & Editorial Notes
- Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
- Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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