MagicX XU Mini M Isn't Using the RK3562 After All

For the past month, many of us have been enamoured with a vintage handheld device that provided a novel experience. In contrast, the MagicX XU Mini M is currently in the news for a very different—and less favourable—reason.

Researchers on the Retro Handhelds Discord have discovered that the RK3326 is the real power source for the XU Mini M. This is problematic because it was marketed depending on the hitherto unutilized RK3562. The "RK3562" is simply an overclocked RK3326.

If you've been around vintage handhelds for a while, you're probably familiar with the RK3326. Even though it was released over two years ago, it still appears in various handhelds, like the Kinhank K36 and Powkiddy V10. MagicX's announcement of the XU Mini M, which came with a new chip, was cause for excitement.

Gamma (also known as The Gamma Squeeze), who has been actively working to bring GammaOS to the Mini M, offered additional proof. They even confirmed that you can boot ArkOS onto the handheld "without kernel modifications" after learning that the Mini M is running the RK3326.

It was immediately suspected that MagicX was trying to hide something from the community. Since this is not an unusual practice in the modern world, it wouldn't be all that strange. However, the fact that Sean, a member of the MagicX PR team, has been very active makes this first assumption puzzling.

As mentioned on the website and in Discord, MagicX is already developing a new range of gadgets. Even now, it seems as though MagicX is committed to producing a gadget that is essentially made "by the community" via input.

We recently revealed that MagicX intends to discontinue its current chip supplier, which only serves to fuel the flames. After the company could not arrange with its prior supplier, a contract was reached to rely on Allwinner chips for the following devices.

What comes next, then? Based on Sean's posts in the RH Discord, MagicX will give a $15 coupon to buy the XU Mini M+. Despite the processor issue, this handheld is anticipated to debut in the following months and is a better overall version of the Mini M.

Sean adds, "All new Magicx products are sent to community developers for evaluation or development (if community developers agree) before release," suggesting that MagicX is likewise dedicated to its creators. It won't be launched until all problems are fixed if there are problems with the chip, screen, or buttons.

To "obtain the first batch of m+ engineering machine development or testing in advance," Sean added, anyone who has "participated" in the Mini M's software development can get in touch.

The whole thing is fluid and playing out right before our eyes. New evidence continually emerges, so it is too early to draw firm conclusions.

Nevertheless, we'll update this site with relevant updates once new information is made public and verified. It could be wise to wait until the Mini M+ is ready before purchasing the XU Mini M.