This Mini gaming handheld is a whole lot of tech for $60

Handhelds are all the rage, especially with the Switch 2 coming soon, and one such area that should interest Android users is all of the Android-based emulation devices out there; from Anbernic to AYN to Ayaneo, there is no shortage to choose from.

This is where price and performance are important to differentiate which handheld is right for you, which is why there are businesses out there looking to undercut the bigger players, such as Magicx, a company that has reportedly been working closely with a handheld Discord community to create something that’s both performant and affordable with the launch of the Mini Zero 28, currently priced at $60 (for the 64GB model) with the ability to emulate games up to the Dreamcast.

The Magicx Mini Zero 28 is currently priced to move

You may not have heard of Magicx unless you closely follow the growing handheld emulation scene, but thanks to a report by Retrododo, the manufacturer is getting more attention with a fresh handheld that has entered the market. As you can see in the image above, the Magicx Mini Zero 28 offers three color choices. Opaque black, a see-through purple, and a see-through glacier. Only the black model comes with black buttons, though the clear buttons on the Glacier look slick.

Now, we know the launch price is great at $60 for the 64GB model (with the 128GB model currently selling for $66 and the 32GB is already sold out), but what really matters is the performance-to-cost ratio. The good news is that the Allwinner A133 Plus chip used within the Mini Zero 28 already exists in other handhelds, so we know the Dreamcast claim is legit, and today, you can get in on the ground floor at a price that easily undercuts the competition, whether you’re looking at the 64GB or 128GB model.

Full specs list for the Magicx Mini Zero 28

You’ll want to order soon; the upcoming Spring Festival holiday will delay orders

Keep in mind the Magicx Mini Zero 28 ships directly from China, which means being conscious of the region’s holidays is key at the start of the year when the Spring Festival is almost here. Magicx makes note of this on its website that delays are expected for orders placed after the 23rd of January, which is today. So, if you require your goods to ship immediately, you’ll need to act fast, or you’ll likely have to wait for the holiday to end to see your handheld shipped.

Thankfully, there is no shipping cost attached to the purchase; the handhelds ship for free (through Yunexpress for me, as a resident in the US, so your mileage may vary).

Ultimately, if you’re looking to get started with gaming emulation on Android but don’t want to spend a lot of money, on paper, the Magicx Mini Zero 28 looks like it should offer plenty of bang for your buck.