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RG Cube XX

RG Cube XX by Anbernic, priced around $60, Horizontal retro handheld, running Linux, powered by Allwinner H700, with a 3.95 inch display

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Specifications

61 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
Anbernic
Release Date
2024 / 10
Price
$60 (Early Bird) $67 (Retail) + shipping
Pricing category
$050 - $75

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
White, Black, Gray
Dimensions
157.2 mm x 89.6 mm x 17.9 - ? mm
Weight
246 grams
Cooling
Not documented

Operating system

Operating System
Linux

Performance

System on a Chip
Allwinner H700
CPU
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
4 Cores
CPU threads
4 Threads
CPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
GPU cores
2 Cores
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
RAM
1 GB LPDDR4
Performance rating
10/10 · A+

Display

Screen size
3.95 inch
Screen type
IPS
Resolution
720 x 720
PPI
257.78 PPI
Aspect ratio
1:1
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
3800 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Top facing
Storage
Dual External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Disc Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical
Extra buttons
Menu, Power, Reset, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Not documented
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Video output
Mini HDMI Top facing
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Bottom facing
Sensors
Not documented

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
B+
Nintendo 64
B
Dreamcast
B
PSP
C
Sega Saturn
C-
GameCube
D-
Wii
F
Nintendo 3DS
F
PlayStation 2
F
Wii U
F
Nintendo Switch
F
PlayStation 3
F
Emulation limit
SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable

Where To Buy

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Store Price
Amazon
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 $60 (Early Bird) $67 (Retail) + shipping
Anbernic
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 $60 (Early Bird) $67 (Retail) + shipping
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $60 (Early Bird) $67 (Retail) + shipping
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $60 (Early Bird) $67 (Retail) + shipping

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RG Cube XX Buying Guides & Comparisons

Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.

Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

RG Cube XX is a retro handheld from Anbernic.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Linux, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Allwinner H700 chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

Zeus II: Carnage Heart
Zeus II: Carnage Heart

1999 •PlayStation 1, PlayStation 3, PSP

Zeus II: Carnage Heart is a Strategy game, developed and published by Artdink, which was released in Japan in 1999. Zeus II Carnage Heart is another...

Game Details Buy On Amazon
Zhēng Shàngyóu
Zhēng Shàngyóu

Unknown year •Nintendo DS

Zhēng Shàngyóu was a cancelled Chinese iQue game for the iQue DS. It would have been part of the chess and card series and playable online with the Ne...

Game Details Buy On Amazon

RG Cube XX — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the RG Cube XX an official Anbernic product?

The console database lists the RG Cube XX under the brand Anbernic. It does not document whether the RG Cube XX is an officially licensed Anbernic product.

When was the RG Cube XX released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 10 and the price as $60 (Early Bird) $67 (Retail) + shipping for the RG Cube XX.

What chipset and how much RAM does the RG Cube XX have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Allwinner H700, the CPU as Cortex-A53, and the RAM as 1 GB LPDDR4 for the RG Cube XX.

What are the RG Cube XX's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 157.2 mm x 89.6 mm x 17.9 - ? mm, the weight as 246 grams, and the battery as 3800 mAh for the RG Cube XX.

Which systems can the RG Cube XX emulate well?

The console database gives the RG Cube XX a grade of B+ or better for 7 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, and Nintendo DS.

Where can I buy the RG Cube XX?

The marketplace rows shown for the RG Cube XX are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes