Anbernic RG CubeXXRetro / Emulation
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Anbernic RG CubeXX
Anbernic · Released Nov 2024 · XX Series
A pocket-sized cube with a striking square 1:1 screen — a near-perfect canvas for 4:3 and vertical systems, with dual sticks and a touchscreen.
8.2
out of 10
$70
Launch price $70
Pros
- +Unusual square 1:1 720x720 screen, superb for retro
- +Dual analogue sticks and a touchscreen
- +Proven H700 platform and CFW support
- +Compact and distinctive
Cons
- −Square screen letterboxes widescreen systems
- −PS1-era ceiling
- −Only 1GB RAM
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game Boy AdvanceFull speed
SNESFull speed
Sega GenesisFull speed
PlayStation 1Full speed
Nintendo 64Playable
PlayStation PortableLimited
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- Allwinner H700
- CPU
- Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G31 MP2
- RAM
- 1GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- 64GB microSD (OS)
- Weight
- 250 g
- Dimensions
- 98 x 98 x 20 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 3.95″
- Resolution
- 720x720
- Panel
- IPS LCD (1:1)
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3300 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~7 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm headphone, microSD (x2), Mini HDMI
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Linux (Anbernic stock)
Custom firmware
Our verdict
Value9.0
Build8.2
Screen8.6
Performance6.5
The RG CubeXX stands out with its square 3.95-inch 720x720 screen, an excellent match for the 4:3 and 1:1 systems that dominate retro libraries, plus dual analogue sticks and a touchscreen. It runs the familiar H700 platform with muOS and Knulli, handling everything up to PS1. Widescreen content gets letterboxed and it is a sprite-era machine, but as a distinctive, comfortable square handheld it is a fun, affordable choice.