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MagicX Mini Zero 28

Mini Zero 28 handheld front
Released
Jan. 2025


OS
Android 10, Linux


Screen
2.8”, 4:3


Up To
PSP


Best For
Dreamcast, N64


Price
~$50

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Emulation Performance

Modern
0
PlayStation 3
0
Switch
0
Wii U
0
PlayStation 2
0
Nintendo 3DS
0
Nintendo Wii
0
GameCube
10
Sega Saturn
50
PSP
70
Dreamcast
80
Nintendo 64
80
Nintendo DS
90
PlayStation 1
Up to SNES

Screen

Screen Size
2.8”


Resolution
640 x 480


Refresh Rate
60 Hz


Screen Type
IPS


Pixel Density
285 PPI

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Grip
Cooling
Material
Plastic


Weight
120 g


Dimensions
130.5 x 65.1 x 19 mm


Speaker Placement
Bottom


Charge Port
Top

Ports and Connectivity

Controls

Thumbstick Layout
Double, symetrical


Shoulder Button Layout
Side By Side


D-Pad Placement
Top


Additional Controls
Volume up and down, reset, function button

Technical Specs

Storage
Dual External MicroSD


Battery
2900 mAh


RAM
2 GB


RAM Type
DDR4


Architecture
ARM


CPU
Cortex-A53


GPU
PowerVR GE8300


CPU Clock Speed
1.8 GHz


CPU Cores
4


CPU Threads
4


GPU Clock Speed
660 MHz

Pros

  • Feels comfortable in the hand thanks to the rounded edges
  • Good community support, multiple CFWs available
  • Access to mobile games and apps
  • Very affordable

Cons

  • No touchscreen makes Android navigation difficult
  • Older Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
  • 2.8” screen might be too small for some
  • Not powerful enough for higher end emulation

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