The Nintendo DS is BACK! - MagicX Zero 40
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Check out their V50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum using our links: MOVA Canada Amazon: amzn.to MOVA Canada Website: bit.ly MOVA US Website: bit.ly The Nintendo DS is a darling of the 2000s gaming culture, but with two screens it's a weird device to try to emulate... until now. The MagicX Zero 40 promises great DS emulation with a single (and tall) screen, but with questionable legality and a less-than-ideal body design, does Bell think this is worth buying over a 21-year-old device? MagicX Zero 40 Handheld Game Console: geni.us Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 The DS is BACK baybee 0:13 Unboxing and design impressions 2:12 Teardown 3:16 Sponsor - MovaTech 3:54 Software and included games 5:13 Mario Kart DS, thoughts on the D-pad/shoulder buttons and speakers 6:12 Rhythm Heaven, testing the touch screen/lack of stylus 7:28 The weird aspect ratio, playing GBA/Dreamcast/PSP 9:11 Hand comfort, pricing, and overall thoughts 10:23 Outro
The video kicks off with an enthusiastic unboxing and design impression of the MagicX Zero 40, a handheld claimed to offer prime Nintendo DS emulation with a tall vertical screen. The host notes the device’s white plasticky build, compares its size to a Game Boy Advance, and walks through the front and back controls, ports, and internal layout. There is an emphasis on the hardware’s potential repairability, with a teardown showing a relatively simple internal stack, a large battery, dual SD slots, and a modest heat sink. The discussion sets expectations around performance, noting Android 10 as the OS and a Dawn Launcher, while stressing that the device is primarily a DS emulation platform with a questionable legality around ROMs. The host also comments on user experience aspects such as the touchscreen responsiveness, the lack of a stylus, and the ergonomics of button placement, signaling both excitement and practical caveats for potential buyers. Overall, the segment establishes the device’s appeal for retro gaming on the go while flagging legal and usability concerns that influence its value proposition compared to original hardware or homebrew alternatives.
Topics · technology · retro gaming · gadget · hardware teardown · emulation
Questions answered
- What are the key hardware highlights of the MagicX Zero 40?
- The device features a tall vertical 4 inch screen, two SD card slots, USB ports, a large battery, a front-facing speaker setup, and accessible repairable internals shown in the teardown.
- Is the MagicX Zero 40 legal to use for DS games?
- The video cautions that many preloaded ROMs raise legal concerns, emphasizing that ROM piracy is illegal and that owners should use ROMs they legally own.
- How does the device perform with DS games and other systems?
- The host tests DS games like Mario Kart DS and Rhythm Heaven, notes responsive touchscreen but a small screen, and also experiments with Dreamcast and PSP emulation, observing mixed performance based on game and resolution.