Anbernic RG Cube XX In-Depth Review

The Anbernic RG Cube XX is a goldilocks handheld in many ways: it's compact, solidly-built, affordable, and just powerful enough to run all your favorite retro systems on a beautiful (albeit unconventional) screen. Let's do a deep dive to see if this is a good fit for you.

The RG Cube XX goes on sale starting 22 October 2024 at 6am ET. It will appear "out of stock" until then.

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This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:17 specs and pricing
03:10 expected performance
04:07 device history
05:46 unboxing and impressions
07:49 the controls
12:59 I/O and audio
13:56 software experience
16:02 size comparisons
18:58 what I like about this handheld
19:43 screen discussion
22:41 screen and performance demo
33:03 other things I like
34:18 what I don't like
36:21 reasons to buy the RG Cube XX
37:59 reasons to avoid it
39:35 conclusion

Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:

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[nova_]

It's 2067. Anbernic just released a new console. It runs on Linux, and can play up to PS1, with some PSP and Dreamcast.

[Shiina]

People are memeing about this being another anbernic handheld, but someone pointed out that it's wonderful having a wide array of form factors avaliable since form factor can matter a lot to people, so I kinda love that honestly, cool providing options for people

[DrummerLocnar]

anbernic has basically swarmed the 50-70$ market with almost every form factor for that same chip, and honestly it's not a bad idea. cause there's only one more "price point" at about $150-200, and after that it's basically the steam deck

[mrnelson]

Anbernic watches this and goes... "Wow, there's no pleasing this guy!" 😅

[simply_maple]

I think Anbernic just enjoys making handhelds

[blairchristopher]

And NOFX! An absolute all time favorite. Changed my life.

I went to Brooklyn, NYC for their Final Tour shows this summer.

[Kite]

honestly this thing is just sooo cute. I want it because of the design and size

[azenyr]

New Anbernic just dropped!
About $70;
H700;
Up to PS1 with some dreamcast/N64;
Meh speakers;
Bad joysticks.

That's all, folks! See you next week!
(This comment will surely continue to be copy pasted for the next week anbernic release)

[Drupee]

5:02
"Hey, do you really want this device?"
"Yeah, man, I really want it."

[stfa]

Loving rhe NOFX t-shirt. Been a fan since the early 90s. Glad I got ro see them before they stopped doing gigs.

[vexorian]

What halts me about the idea of "upgrading" from a RGB30, is that ArkOS is just better than the XX customs and we also tend to take the RGB30's rockchip 's performance for granted. The difference might be small, but it's noticeable with PSP and specially the slowef portmaster games.

[MJosephJr]

I honestly like the new retro game content you are showing post-Nintendo fallout. Reminds me there's more good games to play that are part of my collection.

[SamP.H-tr]

Appreciate the move towards larger screens for these devices. Waiting for a linux device with a 5.5 inch screen.

[Eetio]

11:02 never heard anyone pronounce it like that before :D

[KhameCat]

Thanks for another great video! I've been curious about this one as I've come to enjoy collecting the XX devices. Also it's really cool that you have had a tangible impact on what's being made, given that you have absolutely had such an impact on the space here on YT. Also also, it seems like you've hit your stride after the mess with Nintendo, so good on you for keeping your head up and thanks for all you do! Much love from the other end of the US.

[JohnHydeisawesome]

15:27 this attention to detail is why I love your channel

[Cremeaphrodisiaque]

Who could've predicted Anbernic would release another device so fast?

[robertmclaughlin]

Great shirt ! Hope you got out to one of the final tour dates !

[DonaldWyman]

I am excited about this one. I really wanted a better quality, more comfortable rgb30 and this is that. This is the first retro handheld that I am buying day one.

[JetScreamer_YT]

I have the Cube OG. I love it. One of my main criteria to buy a handheld was the Xbox layout.
But for people who like PlayStation, I think they'll like this model's controller.
The price is really nice with this one, but I'm happy that I paid for the extra "oomph"of the original.