Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The MagicX Zero40 is a unique retro handheld specifically made for Nintendo DS and vertical arcade emulation. People have been asking for something like this for years -- how does it stack up against the weight of expectation?
Buy one here: tinyurl.com/MagicXzero40
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456
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Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:29 specs and pricing
03:58 impressions
05:24 controls and ports
11:04 size comparisons
13:21 screen and NDS
19:20 audio and arcade
21:55 other systems
24:43 software experience
31:29 battery and teardown
32:35 summary (likes and dislikes)
34:34 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#MagicX #NintendoDS #NDS #emulation #handheld
The MagicX Zero40 is a unique retro handheld specifically made for Nintendo DS and vertical arcade emulation. People have been asking for something like this for years -- how does it stack up against the weight of expectation?
Buy one here: tinyurl.com/MagicXzero40
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:29 specs and pricing
03:58 impressions
05:24 controls and ports
11:04 size comparisons
13:21 screen and NDS
19:20 audio and arcade
21:55 other systems
24:43 software experience
31:29 battery and teardown
32:35 summary (likes and dislikes)
34:34 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#MagicX #NintendoDS #NDS #emulation #handheld
