There’s much more to this device and I apologize for not covering it all here. I’m going to familiarize myself with it and post a much more in depth video soon. Feel free to leave any requests in the comments.
I’ve been trying to connect to WiFi and am having some difficulties. It recognizes my network but it fails every time I try to connect after setting the password. I’m hoping within a few days @forthenext will have a video up that will answer some of our questions, but in the meantime I’ll keep researching and hopefully figure things out for an updated video. Let me know if anybody has any thoughts or suggestions.
Got one in purple today, beautiful colour. My first android device. First impressions are good, love the size of it and very comfortable for me. Shame no touch screen and wish instructions were better as well. Nice to see decent micro sd card included, got 128gb.
I want it so bad, Im on their discord daily but Ill wait for an update/revision as Ive read it has some problems. Will likely be getting the Glacier/Transparent Blue like yours but the size is why I want to get it haha. Thanks for the initial review!
Yeah, I plan to show much more in the next video. Just after filming I got a little more familiar with how to use the mouse and stuff. Feel free to make any requests here so I know what to look for.
Why not just get a 3ds with a NDS flash cart? I think this device can play NDS games, but for those games that require you to use the touch screen can be a bit of a challenge, unless this device has touch screen capability,😊
@Nelson_C_KNOWS yeah I make comment thinking this will have touch screen but I guess I miss that part in this video 🤦♂️, and about 3DS I am agree but bunch of old console price getting more expensive. You can still can find it cheap if You look hard enough locally or online but even that hit and miss, and 3DS not build same, the first version is cheaper but that have many problem, what you want is New or 2DS or 2DS XL and this 3 not cheap specially 2DS I don't know why but 2DS still in same price when its release in my place heck some of it more expensive at least for special edition like Pokemon Yellow, DS Lite and DSi probably the safe option coz there bunch of them and cheaper but like I said the quality is hit and miss.
@Nelson_C_KNOWS i just recently received a modded 3DS XL, and it's so freaking cool. I got an R4 card for NDS and some of the lighter systems, but having H-Shop right at your fingertips is so cool. I still have so much to learn about the 3DS. You're right about this console. It's a pain without a touch screen. The thumbstick cursor on this device (or any other) is definitely not ideal.
Bud is going the RGC route with the first impressions, followed by full review later😤 Missed opportunity to make the sticks translucent as well. But to be fair, the buttons literally just blend in with the shell so well that I couldn't see them, so I think solid colours are generally better. 17:25 - Driving and using your phone at the same time? That's illegal! 🚔🚨🚨🚨
😆 Yeah the white thumbsticks kinda seem off with the all clear everything. Clear sticks would be sick though! I am slightly tempted to install the white buttons from the X U Mini M, but then it’ll look strange with the clear buttons on it. Reasons why I’d like to have a good 3D printer. I got a $350 ticket for driving while on my phone a few years back. I learned my lesson. Only pretend illegal activities for me these days.🤫
I hope so. I’ve seen some cool transparent stick caps for PS5 controllers and they’d probably look better than just the plain white sticks with them added, unfortunately they’re too big.
If I get lucky and one of the affiliate companies offers to send one I’ll happily make a review on it. If they don’t and I get multiple requests for a review I’ll go ahead and order one myself. Is the X35H something you’d like to see more of?
Unfortunately I don’t think Portmaster can run on Android, but this is still a Linux device and I think somebody from the dev community will develop custom firmware for it and then Portmaster will be available. This console has the same chipset as the TrimUI Smart Pro and Portmaster works well on it, so I hope it’s only a matter of time.
@@OGTechNick Sonic Adventure 2 from the video and Jet Set Radio would be cool. Phantasy Star Online and Skies of Arcadia are also something not many people test, but can be interesting to see since they're more heavy in my experience. Thanks
Help! I just ordered one and I was reading on the bottom of the site it stated will not ship unless tax ID included on checkout. What is tax ID?? And do you need to provide this information for them to ship it? I already paid for the product?
I saw that too. I’m in the US and I just left it blank. I’m not sure what the requirements are for other countries, but if you’re in the US you’re good.
Você poderia testar emuladores de celulares antigos? JL-Mod, EKA2L1, touchHLE, Nofun, Melange. Se ele rodar, seria uma máquina para jogos mobile clássicos.
Yes. You can order it with either a 64gb or 128gb card. I would normally recommend getting the smaller card and cloning it to a better quality card, but they are using Kioxia branded SD cards which they are pretty good quality. The 128gb was only a few dollars more, and they put a lot of good games on it. None of the Mario games are included though.
With this console I think you can just copy/paste the contents of the sd card to a new card because it’s running Android. This device has the same chip as the TrimUI Smart Pro and with that console all you have to do is copy/paste the files to a new card, but MagicX is using a proprietary launcher that’s brand new to me. People who know much more than me will have videos coming very soon. Most of the other Linux handhelds (not running Android) require the files to be flashed with a program like Balana Etcher, Rufus, or Win32 Disk Imager. I’m still learning as I go, but there are useful tutorials on @RetroGameCorps and @JoeysRetroHandhelds We’ll have more definitive answers after a few other people who are smarter than me get their consoles.
There’s much more to this device and I apologize for not covering it all here. I’m going to familiarize myself with it and post a much more in depth video soon. Feel free to leave any requests in the comments.
I'm wondering if you could show if it runs UA-cam well 🤔🙂
@nicolenavarro6886 sure thing
It has stereo speakers btw.
I’ve been trying to connect to WiFi and am having some difficulties. It recognizes my network but it fails every time I try to connect after setting the password. I’m hoping within a few days @forthenext will have a video up that will answer some of our questions, but in the meantime I’ll keep researching and hopefully figure things out for an updated video. Let me know if anybody has any thoughts or suggestions.
@@Deadushka99my bad. Thanks for pointing it out.
Thanks so much for showing both Dreamcast and PSP! Just put my order in while its on sale and Im really glad to try put those 2 systems, specifically.
My pleasure. Thanks for checking out the video!
What site did you buy it from bro?
shop.magicx.team/products/magicx-mini-28
looking forward to some more content on this console
Got one in purple today, beautiful colour. My first android device.
First impressions are good, love the size of it and very comfortable for me. Shame no touch screen and wish instructions were better as well.
Nice to see decent micro sd card included, got 128gb.
Finally one review
Small correction, the two holes on the bottom are the speakers and the one on the back is ventilation. Like the xu mini m this has stereo speakers
I want it so bad, Im on their discord daily but Ill wait for an update/revision as Ive read it has some problems.
Will likely be getting the Glacier/Transparent Blue like yours but the size is why I want to get it haha. Thanks for the initial review!
Awesome tiny device. Nice video! 👌🏻
Thanks for watching!
Been waiting for this video
I got the exact same one today. Liked and subbed. Thanks for the video man. Later.
Thanks man! Enjoy your new handheld and let me know if you learn anything new or interesting about it! Appreciate the like and the sub!
Can you show the android side
Yeah, I plan to show much more in the next video. Just after filming I got a little more familiar with how to use the mouse and stuff.
Feel free to make any requests here so I know what to look for.
Would love to see if games like Balatro, Minecraft, or Rocket League Sideswipe could work!
oh nice and as long its can play up to NDS that alone will be worth the price.
Why not just get a 3ds with a NDS flash cart? I think this device can play NDS games, but for those games that require you to use the touch screen can be a bit of a challenge, unless this device has touch screen capability,😊
@Nelson_C_KNOWS yeah I make comment thinking this will have touch screen but I guess I miss that part in this video 🤦♂️, and about 3DS I am agree but bunch of old console price getting more expensive.
You can still can find it cheap if You look hard enough locally or online but even that hit and miss, and 3DS not build same, the first version is cheaper but that have many problem, what you want is New or 2DS or 2DS XL and this 3 not cheap specially 2DS I don't know why but 2DS still in same price when its release in my place heck some of it more expensive at least for special edition like Pokemon Yellow, DS Lite and DSi probably the safe option coz there bunch of them and cheaper but like I said the quality is hit and miss.
@Nelson_C_KNOWS i just recently received a modded 3DS XL, and it's so freaking cool. I got an R4 card for NDS and some of the lighter systems, but having H-Shop right at your fingertips is so cool. I still have so much to learn about the 3DS.
You're right about this console. It's a pain without a touch screen. The thumbstick cursor on this device (or any other) is definitely not ideal.
Bud is going the RGC route with the first impressions, followed by full review later😤
Missed opportunity to make the sticks translucent as well. But to be fair, the buttons literally just blend in with the shell so well that I couldn't see them, so I think solid colours are generally better.
17:25 - Driving and using your phone at the same time? That's illegal! 🚔🚨🚨🚨
Don't worry someone will make them clear stick and sell them on Etsy sooner or later
😆 Yeah the white thumbsticks kinda seem off with the all clear everything. Clear sticks would be sick though! I am slightly tempted to install the white buttons from the X U Mini M, but then it’ll look strange with the clear buttons on it. Reasons why I’d like to have a good 3D printer.
I got a $350 ticket for driving while on my phone a few years back. I learned my lesson. Only pretend illegal activities for me these days.🤫
I hope so. I’ve seen some cool transparent stick caps for PS5 controllers and they’d probably look better than just the plain white sticks with them added, unfortunately they’re too big.
Are you also gonna review the Powkiddy X35H which deadfred just took a look at?
If I get lucky and one of the affiliate companies offers to send one I’ll happily make a review on it. If they don’t and I get multiple requests for a review I’ll go ahead and order one myself. Is the X35H something you’d like to see more of?
Nice
Thanks for checking out the video
@ no problem
Could you show all the games the system has pre installed in the new video? I just want to see if the game list on it is worth it before I buy 🤔
Have you tried adding roms to your SD card? Mine does not show the actually show directiories when i read the card with a PC.
I haven’t had a chance yet. I’ll be testing it more soon. Did you find a solution?
I wonder if it can play some 2d simple GC games through dolphin
Oof. That’s asking a lot of this chipset, but I’m definitely still gonna try it!
good video 👍
Thanks for watching!
Wow, thank you for first review!! 🤩👍
Always happy to be first and always grateful for your views and your wisdom my friend!
Can you show the built in game switcher function on this i heard it has this feature
can it run portmaster? I really want to play UFO50 on a small device. I actually like the glacier color.
Unfortunately I don’t think Portmaster can run on Android, but this is still a Linux device and I think somebody from the dev community will develop custom firmware for it and then Portmaster will be available.
This console has the same chipset as the TrimUI Smart Pro and Portmaster works well on it, so I hope it’s only a matter of time.
Device? I just want that mouse pad.
I found it at Hobby Lobby in the clearance aisle :)
Seems like Dreamcast is using frame skip to make it playable? Would love to see more tests without it in a bigger review
You’re probably right. I’ll do some more tests with frame skipping off in my updated video. Any specific games you’d like to see?
@@OGTechNick Sonic Adventure 2 from the video and Jet Set Radio would be cool. Phantasy Star Online and Skies of Arcadia are also something not many people test, but can be interesting to see since they're more heavy in my experience. Thanks
ONLY if it plays Dead Cells on the android side at playable speeds, will i buy one
I will try to make that happen soon
Help! I just ordered one and I was reading on the bottom of the site it stated will not ship unless tax ID included on checkout. What is tax ID?? And do you need to provide this information for them to ship it? I already paid for the product?
I saw that too. I’m in the US and I just left it blank. I’m not sure what the requirements are for other countries, but if you’re in the US you’re good.
@OGTechNick oh okay, thanks for the the clarification. I was confused about that I emailed the company they haven't got back to me.
Does a wireless headphone with usbc dongle work on it?
How does star wars pod racer run on dreamcast/n64? Conkers bad fur day?
Você poderia testar emuladores de celulares antigos? JL-Mod, EKA2L1, touchHLE, Nofun, Melange. Se ele rodar, seria uma máquina para jogos mobile clássicos.
Is there rumble?
Unfortunately not
Nice overview! One question: what shaders are applied for original Gameboy?
It looks like they’re only using the Gameboy3x_DMG filter
Games come pre-installed?
Yes. You can order it with either a 64gb or 128gb card. I would normally recommend getting the smaller card and cloning it to a better quality card, but they are using Kioxia branded SD cards which they are pretty good quality. The 128gb was only a few dollars more, and they put a lot of good games on it. None of the Mario games are included though.
@OGTechNick by cloning, you mean copy and paste?
With this console I think you can just copy/paste the contents of the sd card to a new card because it’s running Android.
This device has the same chip as the TrimUI Smart Pro and with that console all you have to do is copy/paste the files to a new card, but MagicX is using a proprietary launcher that’s brand new to me. People who know much more than me will have videos coming very soon.
Most of the other Linux handhelds (not running Android) require the files to be flashed with a program like Balana Etcher, Rufus, or Win32 Disk Imager. I’m still learning as I go, but there are useful tutorials on @RetroGameCorps and @JoeysRetroHandhelds
We’ll have more definitive answers after a few other people who are smarter than me get their consoles.
@@OGTechNick Thanks for the replies, I am getting one then. I like its form factors and interface.
2.8 inch screen is too small for my eyes😂. Not for me
I hear you, my friend! It’s a bit rough. Reading glasses should come as an accessory. 🤓
does it have bluetooth?
I read that the Bluetooth driver hasn’t been implemented yet. I think it should be in a future update, but can’t be sure.
@@OGTechNick woah, thats cool! many other said that there's no bluetooth in zero28...
Do they promise to implement it?
No, the Zero28 does not have bluetooth. Only Wifi.
Looks like an Anbernic Rg351p
Android without touchscreen is kinda pointless
It’s not ideal. The thumbsticks do work as a mouse, but it still really does need touch screen. Very tedious.
Hopefully GammaSqueeze decides to port GammaCoreOS to this. It's built off of AndroidTV so no touchscreen, no problem.
Screen is too small
Too small for who, you? It is also a bit too small for me. Reading glasses almost required. But there is a market for tiny devices. Maybe just not us.
Allwinner is very weak chip.
Relatively speaking