The King of Niche Retro Handhelds - RG Cube Review

[@TakiUdon]

Sorry for the delay, the battery life tests took way longer than I expected. Note: I used the Retro-8 core to play the Pico 8 games featured in the "What this does well" section.

[@mikelxanadu]

When you think about it, that’s actually a very good thing

[@lnrdo49]

How are the analog sticks? They look similar to the ones in the RG556 which a lot of people didn't like.

[@OceanTechh]

At the level you bring these reviews you can take the time you need ;)

[@nate6862]

Were those battery tests with the stick lights on? Just curious.

[@justinbouchard]

must have been some good battery life :p

[@MrMegaManFan]

"It's been less than a month since their last release..." never have more accurate words about Anbernic been spoke aloud.

[@SkateSoup]

I think that's their company motto as well

[@benvalenz1888]

They re brand AliExpresss handheld consoles

[@gamerman644]

this applies to ayn too, a new device before anyone even got the last one with the same ryzen cpu

[@robertwolfgan]

This is what worries me and the reason I'm reluctant to buying any handheld just yet (except maybe Steamdeck OLED but I might be willing to wait until their next upgraded SteamDeck 2); because it reminds me of the smartphone company Xiaomi and it's phones that sure, it releases so many with incredible high specs and "affordable prices", BUT...poor unknowing people that gets them then has to suffer so many issues with it and I'm not even talking about low quality hardware malfunction due to cheap components, but software related things that rely on VERY high alert software developers updates to fix and since they're SO busy releasing 5 different devices every 2 days, this urgent update is almost never gonna happen and they have to either become software engineers themselves to fix their system by their own hands tweaking and jailbreaking it, or just literally give up. I know it sounds too farfetched and exaggerated, but I've honestly been there as one of those ignorant buyers...and only after many buys like that did I learn that it's not always about the specs but the quality of their reliance on software security and OS updates. So I'm not saying these devices like the many handheld gaming systems out there are bad, just that, I'm not "rich enough" to buy something that may or may not give me trouble and I can just brush it off and buy another or something like that. I'm so poor I need the closest thing to 99% reassurance of quality that will last me a good while without any further spending.

[@RyeJ_86]

@@gamerman644AYN’s made like 4 product lines since 2021, Anbernic probably has 10x that

[@UkeofCarl]

I love the way it looks. Like some kind of pre-school toy.

[@Tuned-Supercharged-Gaming]

Looks like one of those Leapfrog Handhelds Lmao

[@WheeledHamster]

That's bad!

[@UkeofCarl]

@@WheeledHamster I don’t think so.

[@Tuned-Supercharged-Gaming]

@@UkeofCarl yeah exactly it could bring nostalgia to some people

[@TheShadowHatter]

Pretty much the only reason I'd want it too but at that price point I'll pass.

[@YourWishes]

Thanks again for subtitles, it's still surprisingly not standard in even medium sized youtubers.

[@JasonJrake]

???? I thought it was an automated thing. I’ve never not been able to enable them even on tiny channels with less than 1000 subscribers. Are you saying that some KZbinrs flip a switch that denies the ability to view subtitles, or that the ones that have them as an option are all actually uploading transcripts to make that possible? I’m apparently ignorant of how all of this really works. 😅 Thanks.

[@KyleRuggles]

Agreed! For some of us who are hard of hearing, this is a big plus.

[@johannliebert2870]

After KZbin removed the community added captions feature, a lot of KZbinrs just ignored them and left the captions to the auto generator.

[@naheo]

​@@JasonJrakeIf they aren't auto-generated, they've been written and uploaded.

[@YourWishes]

@@JasonJrake all videos have auto-generated (basically speech-to-text) subtitles, they have a lot of drawbacks and barely work in my opinion. Alternatively, youtubers can opt to manually define subtitles for their videos that can be accurate and potentially provide extra context for non-audio viewers.

[@psychodad4434]

I JUST ordered one of these today. Was agonizing between this and the new clamshell SP, but flipped a coin and ordered this one. Excited to see what we can improve on ir over time from the user end. Edit: I should clarify. My handhelds are my Switch, Steam Deck and Miyoo Mini atm. I can't take the switch or Steam Deck to work because they're either the family console or too valuable to toss in and out of a backpack daily. The Mini is amazing for what it is, but trying to game on it too long with aging hands is truly painful. This device seemed like a nice toss in the backpack, work friendly device that can also support being played for an hour or two at a time on the couch.

[@nathanrobinson6256]

I throw mine in my backpack every day, using the case that came with it. Steam library, emulation station or gamepass streaming are but a lunch break away 😂

[@laughyourashevilleoff2546]

This thing is excellent! I actually got the SP, but then almost immediately turned around and ordered the RG Cube. It definitely handles most games better, and also feels a bit higher quality overall. I do like the nostalgia appeal of the SP, as that as my favorite handheld when I was a teenager. I will keep it around, but it's not nearly as well suited for things like DS, GC, N64, etc. Even PS1 and PSP games don't run on it very well.

[@psychodad4434]

@@laughyourashevilleoff2546 I like the cube for form factor and comfort but I’m finding it really unwieldy with the default software.

[@StevoBortzLevel99]

Damn, I had my money on your RG Cube review being titled "It's (Even More) Hip to be Square".

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I can picture the youtuber ,Techdweeb saying that lol

[@TeamCGS2005]

The circle d-pad looks like that on the Sega Saturn. Fantastic!

[@shoelacedonkey]

That was my first thought as well, loved that controller.

[@wrtucey]

The light bleed is a deal breaker for me. Thanks for calling it out.

[@B3nG420]

$160 device should not have that. Rgb30 has little to no light bleed, but qc with is probably just as bad with the battery charging etc.

[@nate6862]

@@B3nG420 I mean, it's easy for an RGB30 to have no light bleed since there's no pressure on the screen...because the internals of it are pretty empty. I've taken mine apart several times to reset the battery and it's literally a screen, single board, and a battery being used as a heatsink.

[@VTuber_Clipp3r]

light bleeds can only bother you if you look for it, even psp has it

[@Cheeseshredder]

complaining about light bleed makes you sound like a spoiled kid lol. What handheld out there plays wii and ps2? I would be excited to own one of these.

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

​​@@CheeseshredderI mean there are choices now. To each their own, if it bothers him then so be it! It'll help him narrow down the handheld he'll buy. That's what reviews of devices like this are for.

[@Opebin]

I'm a sicko who loves how goofy games look when stretched to fullscreen, so I'm definitely gonna get a kick out of this thing

[@Broken_robot1986]

Disgusting

[@Swaytekk]

Back to the hole you crawled out from

[@kroganshepard6594]

You maniac!

[@rb806gaming2]

You monster!

[@SaiyanEuc]

😂

[@SwedePotato314]

I’ve not bought a handheld since the retroid pocket 2 and I’m DEFINITELY getting this

[@shilze1]

A note about Wii, there's a setting that's unfortunately a little "buried" in Dolphin that allows you to set Wii games to a native 4:3 aspect ratio mode with no stretching if that will be more desirable for you - in config > Wii, toggle OFF widescreen. That's it. The easier to find solution is unfortunately "Aspect Ratio" in Graphics Settings with a forced 4:3 that will stretch. I can't exactly tell what Taki did, but since I didn't hear him mention it, I figured I would. I believe a majority of games you might want to play on the device have this, the Galaxy games, Sonic games like Unleashed, Colors, and All Stars Racing, but certain games like New Super Mario Bros. Wii will still be in a forced letterboxed 16:9. Still a worthwhile option to consider if you're going to play Wii at all, and it'd be kind of cool if we had an option that did the inverse of a Widescreen hack in order to get a full 1:1.

[@andino1152]

I was waiting to hear from you before pulling the trigger on this! Excited to hear what you have to say. Thanks for all your work Taki! 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@rars0n]

The more I watch of your reviews of these kinds of devices, the more impressed I am with how significantly better they are compared to others. You're extremely thorough, but also succinct. That's an incredibly hard balance to achieve. Thank you for your continued work on this channel!

[@RetroGamerReviews]

This has been rhe best review so far. All the other first few day reviews haven't cover alot of what he coverd and it was all the stuff i was looking for

[@CrowScareify]

This is a super niche comment for a super niche device…. But the Rgb30 can handle Caves bullet hell library up to about Ketsui and Dodonpachi DOJ (2003 ish) with little issues…. And the rg cube can handle their entire library including up to Dodonpachi Saidaiojou which I believe was released in 2012 and was their last bullet hell…. That is so cool and exciting to me

[@tog2842]

Same for me, I just bought the RGB30 and love the screen format, so the cube seems like a great upgrade!

[@TheSilencer1776]

What a perfect review my man! I'm slowly getting to see all of the recent Anbernic releases. This might be the most thorough review on KZbin. Subscribed for sure.

[@mitchthepreacher1512]

Another extremely thorough and candid review. Thank you for what you do for this community.

[@mariodiaz2114]

Bro you are cooking with these reviews! Keep up the good work!

[@homefrieswithketchup]

Taki, thanks for this review, the PASS/FAIL review format is really useful for me as a potential buyer!

[@robertwolfgan]

Thank you for the video. I was literally waiting for something like this when I found out this handheld existed like 5 days ago.

[@3up3rn0va]

These releases never stop do they 😅 Great vids as always!

[@Sir_Bone-Head]

I’ve already ordered one, I’m mostly interested in 3DS, but also a few GameCube and Wii titles as well. I guess I’ll have to toy around with it to find my preferred settings.

[@NIKMOE]

Great video, there are so many options available and this was super helpful!

[@BranoMacko]

Man, this is the first video of yours i've seen and you earned a subscriber. Such a thorough review is a rare sight. Great work!

[@piodelgado2890]

The thing I like most about this device is that Anbernic is finally doing step ups in quality. This device alone looks like if they keep this way, more beautifully crafted handhelds are coming from them. Though, I will never agree with clicky shoulders, those are not nice to press or hear.

[@brokensprites]

From transferring the ROMs and setting up the software, testing settings and tons of games, a tear down with a partial fix.. comes a brutally honest review! Seriously that's a lot of work that went into this video and I enjoyed it. Hopefully this helps the community make a better purchase... Or influence the companies to make a better device. 👍😎

[@SansINess53]

the fan is directly taken from the RG405V and the fan looks like that to emulate a cube look, like damn, never knew the RG405V's fan was foreshadowing for the RG Cube.

[@I.M.T.S]

Just received mine today. I bought the retro grey one. Build quality indeed feels on par with my RP4 pro. The right trigger has the scrapping feeling as mentioned. Light bleeding wasn't super noticeable, but I'll have to test it more; haven't run any game on it yet. Scrapping is very annoying, I'll have to open it up later today. Edit: Nope, light bleeding is indeed quite bad. On mine there are three spots, two at top and one at bottom.

[@MAGCOUSA]

The side by side pros cons and game testing was fantastic. Do that more. Great videos as always.

[@ericmikuta]

Looks great! If the d-pad was digging into my thumb because of the ridges, I would very CAREFULLY file it down a bit, just to take the edges off. No biggie.

[@jamiecal11]

I can't wait until devices like this are 100 bucks or less.

[@B3nG420]

not gonna happen anytime soon. Rp2s is your best bet.

[@lambasted6886]

Because you've spent so much money on legitimate copies of games, right?

[@PS3ClassicGamesHD]

@drezial Sarcasm?

[@lambasted6886]

@@PS3ClassicGamesHD Yea. Sorry, it's a big eye roll hearing people talk about the price of an emulation device at their expense when I'm pretty sure most of them aren't dumping games they already own.

[@RundbarkKonark]

@@lambasted6886 Lol, I guess you're supporting devs by buying PS2 games from Ebay huh?

[@aeipee13]

What portable monitor are you using @9:20?

[@Pastafari4]

The Cube looks so beautiful ❤

[@MarkTheMagnificent]

I'd be so much more interested in this if it were a 4:3 aspect ratio. Maybe I'm nitpicking, but I really just don't like those borders. I love the look of this handheld but I have others with much better screen real estate.

[@Mr.GuGuGaCucaSnooch]

Totally. The square aspect ratio makes this a really tough buy. You're limited to older games despite the beefier hardware which makes this handheld full of lost potential.

[@MegaVSable]

This is good for ds and 3ds only.

[@Mr.GuGuGaCucaSnooch]

@@MegaVSable Cell phones can already do that with no effort. Why put so much power in something that'll only be good for low end games?

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

@@Mr.GuGuGaCucaSnooch 3DS is hardly low-end

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

@@Mr.GuGuGaCucaSnooch I don't even think Game Boy is going to be perfect on this as it's 720x720 while integer scaled Game Boy/Game Gear will be 768x720 or 640x576

[@SRC267]

The closest visually looking Dreamcast handheld

[@a9udn9u]

This white cube looks so clean, love it

[@dennisfereoles768]

I just noticed the mini family computer console on the upper right of the screen. Where can I get one?

[@mhjii]

What was the green/teal vertical handheld at the top of the screen at 2:10?

[@icerink239]

That's an 8bit do controller

[@gabrielolivares5773]

Any idea what the Pokémon bulbasaur thing is? lol

[@MindfulBodybuilding]

Yeah it’s a 8bit do controller very affordable can find under $10 on Chinese sites

[@jorgedelgado5231]

Anbernic is getting close to affordability and performance. No ps2. I like the form factor of their devices.

[@vinihs2]

I was wondering why the analogy wasn't in the bottom and you answer is so true that I will think differently when I see any other

[@marumisu9560]

Only thing I wish is that all these handhelds had a built-in kickstand in the back so I can bring it to my kitchen and watch stuff while eating, then quickly switch to gaming whenever.

[@VojoMojo]

I DIY my own kickstand

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

Generic phone stands should work and they can be used with anything else. Why watch stuff with this square screen anyway?

[@tuttyslodd2405]

The review I was waiting for

[@raulvito6246]

Got this a couple of days ago, no mayor screen bleed issues and LOVING it so far… not a big fan of Android and considering just having everything but Dolphin for GC and Cintra for 3DS run through Retoarch Thank you for your awesome review

[@sambagogo777]

On balance I prefer the RBG30. It runs the same 1:1 systems (GB, GBC, NGPC), systems that look fine at 8:7 (NES, PCE, SNES) and the only vert screen console, Vectrex, all at the full frame-rate just like the Cube does. It may not run every DS game at the full frame-rate but its half the price of the Cube and their screen is practically too small to be seeing DS's two screens very well anyway. Sure, the Cube can run DC games at the full frame-rate and it can also run some PS2 and 3DS games but with mixed results. However, playing 4:3 systems on this screen is far from ideal so the extra power will be a moot point to many gamers. As for vert screen arcade games then the RGB30 runs the vast majority of them at the full frame-rate as long as it's left at the default setting of no shader being applied. So overall the RGB30 seems the more sensible choice when it comes to what devices a 1:1 handheld is actually good for. Plus it doesn't have the same light bleed issues as the Cube does and it also benefits from the simplicity of being a Linux-based handheld which will be a huge positive for those who wish to avoid using Android.

[@GreenTeaViewer]

in use I've found the RGB30's terrible charging and battery situation to be a major downside. Plus poor D-pad and overall cheap feel

[@MitchK1989]

Did you test the cardinal snapping on those sticks? The 556 was really bad in that respect.

[@FerdinandJosephFernandez]

forthenext have said it uses the same sticks (same issues with the axial deadzones), but I'd wait for other reviews for more confirmation.

[@SomeOne-wr1wr]

Anbernic pretty much always use cardinal snapping sticks

[@Ojref1]

Thank you very much for your candidness and your attention to detail. Its unfortunate that you have to QA these things for the company in the field, they would stand to benefit a lot if they just worked with (and paid) people like you for the effort.

[@ELEKTROSKANSEN]

I'm so glad I watched this review. I thought the display was 4:3 and not 1:1 and when I saw games stretched to 8:7 I almost threw up. I get stretching horizontally to fit the widescreen, but stretching vertically is just awful. Thanks for saving me a few bucks!

[@TheShadowHatter]

So excited to see handhelds that are starting to handle PS2 games well. I can't wait until we get a device that can touch all PS2 games flawlessly and I'll finally be done with my handheld search....assuming whatever device can do that does the rest like this one did with GC/Wii/PSP/DC/etc.

[@petewinder3211]

Wow this was a masterclass review

[@arturhirsch2908]

Thank you, Taki, for the heartfelt review. Unfortunately, you have reinforced my concern that the upcoming Ayaneo Pocket DMG will have little to no practical use if its aspect ratio is 31:27 or close to 8:7. I would indeed be willing to spend more money for a good OLED display and an exceptionally powerful processor on a vertical handheld, but I find it highly questionable whether it is worth it if I have black bars with a 4:3 aspect ratio in all games, which vary in prominence. I want to thank you again from the bottom of my heart and also ask if you could test the compatibility of shaders, especially on weaker devices. I am particularly interested in whether the RG35XX series is compatible with CRT shaders.

[@TakiUdon]

An 8:7 OLED screen is a bit different because those pixels are off. It's a decent compromise.

[@arturhirsch2908]

I sure hope my eyes are bad enough to not focuse on it 😂, but I really appreciate your comment and let's see what the future holds 😉

[@EnterpriseKnight]

Who else does reviews like this? 12:22 That's top tier analysis.

[@GeminiNight]

I realise this isn't the point of the video, but I am blown away by how good Spryo looks with 3x especially considering it's age!

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

Thanks for pointing out that Factory Defect, I think i'll wait for the Ayanoe Micro to release

[@jasonviande5053]

Love the look of this thing, even though I don't know if I will get it. The price itself isn't terrible, but I think the screen might be too small for my eyes, which is kind of a shame. But what you said about Ambernic is spot on. Always got to be something weird or broken

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah it’s a pretty nice device but yeah I wish the screen was a bit bigger, I’m probably going to get the powkiddy x55 as that has a nice 5 inch screen and has thousands of games pre installed 😏

[@ezkimoshake]

Dealing with the 1080p out, Anbernic contacted me and showed me a video where it was literally just a button in the settings menu to switch to widescreen output.

[@leonfire99]

I totally agree about left joystick on bottom. Especially when old games sometimes require the claw grip.

[@ThisUploaded]

Man, this thing is adorable. No use for one myself, but damn it just looks neat.

[@ReneRosa]

When you change the output settings to extend the video output instead of mirror, it still sends out a 1:1 signal? You should be getting a notification in ANDROID that lets you change the external display mode. I had issues with my RG556 with this depending on the screen i was connecting to and what cables I was using, but it wound up working for me with the right combination, but I don't know about the ratio.

[@TakiUdon]

No notification for that comes up on this. Anbernic software strikes again.

[@Kraaketaer]

Kinda weird to say that the heavier systems aren't suited for a 1:1 display - there's less wasted space playing 4:3 games (like the GC and PS2) on a square display than on a 16:9 display, and the latter would make for a much larger handheld too.

[@Honethite]

Thank you for looking at the light bleed issue. I was going to get this to replace my RGB30 since the RG Cube has touch controls so better DS/3DS usage, but that d-pad position is less than ideal for my needs. I use my RGB30 a lot for the Game Boys/MD/SNES/Neo/DS etc thanks to that 1:1 screen but does anyone have any experience with long play sessions on the RG Cube with that bottom d-pad?

[@Andrasturiexplore]

Sticks position really sucks, but battery performance for a retro games is a deal breaker.

[@mrjedi1523]

What is the bulbasor square thing on your table what is it ?????

[@gabrielolivares5773]

I’m wondering the same thing.. I can’t find it online anything by just doing a broad search lol

[@thoyo]

Chaos Legion?!?! Dude, haven't heard that game mentioned since it came out. So underrated. Thank you!

[@fallenangemon0]

Can you possibly file the R2 button from the back side to reduce friction?

[@Worldwave]

it seems like a very nice console but the profile of it is so high, with those ergo handles and fan bump, that it's impossible to carry in circumstances where you'd want to carry something so small? What makes it better to buy this over an Odin which is a bigger and more ergonomic console, for example?

[@youtibbles2546]

@TakiUdon i really hope the MiSTer handheld will also have a 720x720 1:1 screen. i feel like this screen upgrade for a handheld is such a boon and 1:1 allows for a much wider range of games, specifically arcade games, which the MiSTer has a ton

[@TakiUdon]

Mine screen is better, and the resolution is higher.

[@CFWhitman]

The only thing I know of not mentioned in the review is that this device is apparently better than you might expect for playing native Android games. A lot of them will adapt better than you might expect to the 1:1 aspect ratio.

[@enriquemeza5291]

What’s that pokemon cart on the top right with bulbasaur?!

[@johnkrane3470]

My god, I so badly want to know as well!

[@gabrielolivares5773]

I’m just watching this 3 weeks later and looking through the comments and I still can’t find the answer lol I want it and I don’t even know what it is 😂

[@emilianomontanari283]

so why anbernic is shipping display’s spare to replace ? and why many cubes have far less or none bleeding at all?

[@glennshoemake4200]

I'm looking to replace my RG552 due to poor battery life and was considering this, but I think i'll wait for the handheld FPGA OLED that is coming out this year.

[@pieruapina]

the saturation being too vivid could be fixed in Android itself with it's display saturation setting? And wouldnt the external monitor "issue" be fixed too in Android if you go into Developer Settings and change the external monitor setting (IE "Force Desktop Mode" or something similiar)?

[@TakiUdon]

It looks even worse if you use the other display settings in the display menu.

[@pieruapina]

@@TakiUdon interesting 🤔

[@danfu1299]

You can fix the screen bleeding by using a thinner thermal pad on the back of the mother board or squash the pad flatter.

[@touma0864]

Hey Taki! Try the ps vita it's amazing. It's one of the best handheld for ports and retro gaming.And we can't forget the legendery exclusives.

[@danceTROYdance]

Can you explain the difference of having two different channels with a voice changer the differentiate between the two of essentially the same content?

[@inn0v8]

For video out, did you try it with an EDID emulator? Sometimes I'll use an EDID Emulator when I have issues connecting to disobedient displays. Or sometimes I'll have to use one if I have a device lacking horsepower on a high res display where I know performance will suffer if said device tries to default to the capabilities of that display... It might be worth a shot to add an EDID Emulator to your tool bag for future video out testing.

[@XVa-uj8m]

Udon can the red shift be fixed? Also have you been able to play Shadows Hearts 1 and 2 here and Venus and Braves?

[@allen0088]

Your voice sounds warm over phone speakers. It's perfect

[@LuisGustavo-fi1yp]

I'm a bit torn about this, which one is better? a rg 556 or rg cube? i assume both have the same performance because of the processor, but i need a device that i can carry in my pocket and i feel the rg556 is too big for that, i know the r4p would be a better choice but it's really expensive in my country due to taxes, meanwhile anbernic opened a local store that reduces the taxes making it 50% cheaper than the retroid devices. My biggest focus here is to play ps2, mostly rpg titles, i believe they're not the heaviest game on the plataform but i wanna a smooth experience without too much headache.

[@alfredmanner6881]

Quick question I see it's using the Mali chipset, does it suffer the Vulkan backend lost error when using Vulkan on dolphin? I ask because my RK3588 has this issue and the dolphin team said it's this particular chipset

[@PS3ClassicGamesHD]

The screen looks amazing. Clean and bright. No need to have an oled sreen.

[@jdavid1463]

I was really hoping this device would be good… I think its better to wait. Great video, thanks for the feedback

[@aurionson]

I'm still rocking my head automatically whenever I hear Escape from the city.

[@RetroGamerBB]

I wonder if i could swap the dpad with the one from the rg arc

[@lunchbreak1792]

Confirmed light bleed in same spot. Video out you have to update to desktop mode but it is a bit clunky with a cursor needed to jump into emulators. The ps4 remote with touch pad seems to be a good match. If you could scale gamecube to 8:7 it would be perfect but from my research its only stretch full or original

[@Macs]

Did you try it with heavy arcade games like Cave shotemup? I suppose running PS2 games should not have issues there.. but you never know

[@flandrble]

Do you have a Slimport HDMI adapter? That might work if DP Alt mode or MHL doesn't.

[@Sir_Bone-Head]

Well, finally got the device, wanted to know if there's a way to activate Gyro features or what's going on with that if you know, would definitely help with certain games I play.

[@lionoh]

My wallet weeps and My heart sings of joy. I already got the scheme to custom paint this and other mods planned out. I love the over all look of this. As Russ would Say it's Very Pocketable.

[@ninjason57]

This is the first Anbernic device I've bought at release $160 on ebay. I own their RG351MP and RG28xx from Amazon. Ive been patiently waiting for a compact handheld that can reliably play up to GC/PS2. The 405M was close but didnt hit this level of power. The 556 is great but not compact. I think people are forgetting that while the 1:1 screen gets you black bars on top and bottom you're also getting a taller device which allows for the better ergonomics.

[@fillerbunnyninjashark271]

The retroid pocket 4 pro can play more than this and is 30 more. More than 90% of PS2/GC support 16:9

[@ninjason57]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271 right but the retro games end up with larger black bars on right and left. I also prefer left joystick up top.

[@Eragonfrost]

@@ninjason57I prefer black bars top and bottom for sure

[@Eragonfrost]

@@fillerbunnyninjashark271What if I told you I purchased RG Cube for 152$ US final price?

[@wingsfromheaven8788]

​@@fillerbunnyninjashark271I don't think you're going to convince anyone that has the FOMO bug to pass on this device. It's everything we've been yearning for in a 4:3 screen device, while only forcing distortion and other compromises through a1:1 screen. It will be a poor seller but these glowing comments prove there's lid for every pot.

[@flightless]

I'm willing to put in the effort to fix minor issues, so I'm happy with this. It will be my second dedicated retro handheld device, and I'm confident that I will be very satisfied with it. The form factor is just right to where it's nearly the size of a controller. I expect we will see a fix for display out, whether it be from anbernic or 3rd party, and at that point I can see this as my favorite device to use with AR Glasses while on a train, bus, or just lying in bed. -As much as I love my Steam Deck, I will definitely grab something more controller-sized for streaming if it's a better fit for the task.

[@Eragonfrost]

I also have a Steam Deck and just ordered the Cube for DS/PS2/Wii and GC

[@WedgeStratos]

7:00 You're discussing the display, which I get, but this time, I don't think it's as problematic if Android is on-board. Display white balance can be enforced here, possibly without even using developer settings. But also, ADB is always powerful. 9:34 Ah, well, you've actually stumbled upon one that is precisely Android's fault. Now, charging is a bit more dubious, but yes, Android mirroring with USB-C is very hit or miss. I think only VLC and Netflix will properly "output" to a screen of its own. There's some options with desktop mode in the developer settings but they're not mature at all, even in Android 13. Anbernic's not going to make their own desktop mode solution like Samsung or Motorola. 14:44 Phantasy Star Online probably looks great on that too. And PSO2...

[@ItsJustHenriHeck]

Awesome video dude

[@saifeliya]

Just ordered my rg405v and I’m not sure if I regret it or not . I mean I might still return it only because I hope they would release a vertical version of this. I have mixed feelings about the screen ratio being 1:1 , and ideas?

[@fryingpanda]

I sort of wish there's a version of this but with a 4:3 screen. someone should do a video explaining what's the niche about the 1:1 display because i don't really understand it....

[@hectorosbornerodriguez9683]

What's the name of the game in the beginning of the video? between 0:38 and 0:45.

[@Dark3rin0]

Hi, would you consider making an updated video when uou investigate rhe light bleeding? Mine it's in its way and I would love a guide on how to fix it!

[@PorkShark]

Btw, Ebay has the RG Cube right now for $137, which is nearly $50 cheaper than MSRP + shipping

[@msipandaify]

dang man the gamecube performance...the ps2 performance...crazy!

[@michaeltaylor4817]

i just got my unit today that i ordered a few hrs after it came on sale. i tried the black png and i cant see any light bleed.

[@ricardassteckas6620]

Does it play Saturn well?? Im talking rpgs only like Dragon Panzer Saga, Albert Oddysey ect.

[@Esoo-vn4sl]

Does somebody know some news about the Oled Switch Lite ? Is there a preorder or release date yet ?

[@TakiUdon]

I keep a pinned message on Twitter with updates

[@Esoo-vn4sl]

@@TakiUdon All right thanks ill check it from time to time