A gaming version of Chromecast? What kind of gaming console is the Magic Wand?

There are many types of TV game consoles, and all kinds of game consoles are emerging one after another, some focusing on the performance of console games, and some with strange appearances. Now viaplay has launched a very small Internet TV game console MAGIC ONE "magic wand".

The simple packaging is black, blue and cyan, with the brand and the product name of MAGIC ONE printed on it.

After opening the package, what comes into view is the magic wand itself and the Bluetooth controller (the controller comes with batteries).

Below it is the included phone holder and a black box.

The black box contains a USB power cable, power adapter and HDMI extension cable.

Different handle and body

The handle of the Magic Wand is much smaller than the handle of the traditional TV console Xbox. Its size should be similar to the FAMICOM handle of the first generation of the red and white machine. At the same time, even though it is much smaller, it still feels very good. Holding it in your hand always makes people feel a little bit like holding the familiar FAMICOM handle to play games.

In addition to the commonly used buttons on the handle, there are six function keys and a power button. In addition, the L and R key design is different from traditional handles, which makes the magic wand more unique.

Not only is the handle small, the MAGIC ONE magic wand is even more compact and exquisite. Putting it in front of the current Xbox One console makes the huge and bulky Xbox One look even more embarrassed.

Although it is small, it has all the necessary functions. The body of 97.5mm*39mm*14.6mm has good configuration. The 4-core 1.5GHz CPU, "4+2" core Mali-450 GPU, 1GB DDR3 RAM space and 8GB ROM space make it have good processing power for games. At the same time, it supports Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, HDMI, etc., making it possible to connect peripherals and output videos.

Same gameplay

Plug the magic wand into the HDMI port of the TV, and connect it to the USB port of the TV with a USB cable to turn on the power. After connecting the Bluetooth controller, you can start playing the game. The game lobby under the main interface uses the "Quick Game" platform, which allows players to choose their favorite games for a stand-alone experience. The online competitive application "KO Arcade" also meets the players' needs for interpersonal battles in its competitive games. However, the Bluetooth connection of the controller sometimes has some minor problems.

Since the appearance of a TV game console is not the key, the ability to run games is the key. The actual machine was tested by running "Modern Combat 5" and "Asphalt 8". The game runs smoothly, but due to the limitation of function, the picture quality of the game is reduced for the smoothness of the game. At the same time, there is some delay in the control of the handle, which still has some small impact on the game.

Compared with stand-alone games, the competitive games and multiplayer cooperative games provided by "KO Arcade" are more attractive to players. After all, the interaction between people is more important for games. Using "KO Arcade" games such as "King of Fighters", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and "Journey to the West" for testing, the games run very smoothly, and there is no delay in the use of the controller. As long as the network speed is good, players can perfectly experience the fun of the game.

It is not only a TV game, but also a mobile game peripheral with the included stand. You can carry it with you and play games everywhere. The controller is well adapted to mobile games. The mouse/controller switch on the controller can switch between the mouse and the controller at any time, which is also very useful for games that require touch. However, since the controller cannot be paired with some mobile phones via Bluetooth, if you want to use the controller to experience mobile games, you still have to check whether your phone can connect to the controller first.

There are many types of TV game consoles, and the MAGIC ONE magic wand from viaplay is in sharp contrast to those traditional game consoles. Its compact and unique body makes it easy to carry, allowing players to play games anytime and anywhere as long as there is a TV. At the same time, its Bluetooth handle makes games ubiquitous.

However, the smaller body also comes at a price. The body of Magic Wand E is much smaller than other games, but its functions are also relatively reduced. We can easily find this out by playing the game. Although the game is smooth, the resolution and image quality of the game are also reduced.

There is always a trade-off, and you can't have your cake and eat it too. With current technology, there is no TV game console that is both small and powerful. It all depends on the player's choice. Whether it is powerful performance or compact, it is good or bad. Only the player knows what kind of game console they want.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.