Today we found on AliExpress a mini pocket console called MagicX XU Mini M that stands out for mounting a relatively powerful processor for this kind of size.
The MagicX XU Mini M has a 2.8-inch screen, so if you have eye strain, forget about it. Its processor, a low-priced Rockchip RK3562 chip that until now we had only seen in entry-level Chinese tablets, is striking. Surely we can move with this retro emulators up to PSP, PSX, PS1, Dreamcast and N64.
In its design highlight its sunken analogue sticks, perhaps too much, and its operating system is based on Linux.
Specifications of the MagicX XU Mini M
The MagicX XU Mini M retro console includes a Rockchip RK3562 processor manufactured in 22nm. This chip is a Quad Core with low power consumption ARM Cortex-A53 processors that reach 2.0 Ghz. The iGPU is an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 with a maximum speed of 850 Mhz and we also have a 1 TOPS NPU for AI acceleration.
We have on board 1 GB of LPDDR4 2666MHz RAM and also 8 GB of eMMc storage memory expandable via micro SD card reader up to 512 GB.
Display and other notable features
The screen is a 2.8-inch IPS with OCA laminate with a resolution of 640×480 pixels. We also have wifi b/g/n connectivity and Bluetooth 4.2. We have a 2600 mAh battery that will give us about 6 hours of use and a pair of speakers with a power of 2 W each.
In terms of connectivity, we find a 3.5 mm audio jack and two USB Type-C ports for data and recharging the internal battery.
Price and where to buy
- The small retro console MagicX XU Mini M can be purchased on AliExpress from about $46 using coins and discount code IFP5MXK
