Anbernic RG Cube handheld, product photo from the manufacturer

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Anbernic RG Cube

Android handheld with a 3.95-inch 720x720 square touchscreen, Unisoc T820 and Hall sticks.

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At a glance

  • Screen

    3.95″ IPS, 720 x 720, 1:1, touch. Screens drawn at the same scale.

  • Chip

    Unisoc T820

  • Memory

    8 GB RAM

    128 GB storage, plus microSD

  • Battery

    5,200 mAh

    800 mAhcatalog range10,000 mAh
  • Weight

    260 g

    1. 1Anbernic RG Nano: 75 g
    2. 2Miyoo Mini: 104 g
    3. 3Anbernic RG Cube: 260 g
    4. 4AYN Thor: 380 g
    5. 5AYANEO Pocket DS: 540 g

    Scale runs 75 g to 540 g across the handhelds we list.

  • Controls

    • Two Hall effect sticks
    • Analog triggers
    • 4 shoulder buttons
    • Cross D-pad
  • System

    Android

    Android 13

  • Video out

    USB-C DisplayPort

    Plays on a TV

  • Wireless

    Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

  • Cooling

    Active, with a fan

What it plays

Every rating links to the review or table it comes from. A system with no rating has not been tested by a source we use, which is not the same as not playable.

  • Full speed
  • Most games
  • Some games
  • Not playable
  • Not tested yet
  • PS11995
    Full speed
    Metal Gear Solid coverCastlevania: Symphony of the Night cover

    Tested Sep 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review), Phil Hayton (GamesRadar+)

  • DS2004
    Full speed
    Mario Kart DS cover

    Tested Sep 2024

    Source: Phil Hayton (GamesRadar+)

  • PSP2005
    Full speed

    Runs fine; 16:9 image is squashed or letterboxed on the 1:1 screen.

    Patapon coverMonster Hunter Freedom Unite cover

    Tested Jul 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review)

  • Dreamcast1999
    Full speed
    Jet Set Radio coverCrazy Taxi cover

    Tested Sep 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review), Phil Hayton (GamesRadar+)

  • GameCube2001
    Most games

    Tested Jul 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review)

  • PS22000
    Some games

    Mixed: Tekken Tag near 60fps, OutRun 2006 unplayable.

    Tested Jul 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review)

  • 3DS2011
    Most games

    Shader-cache stutter on first run.

    Tested Sep 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review), Phil Hayton (GamesRadar+)

  • PS Vita2011
    Some games

    Light games playable, demanding ones too slow.

    Tested Jul 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review)

  • Switch2017
    Not playable

    Only 2D or very light games playable on Yuzu.

    Tested Jul 2024

    Source: DROIX (retailer review)

  • Not tested yetGame Boy, Game Boy Color, GBA, NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, Saturn, Wii
    Not tested yet

    No cited review covers this yet

Ratings come from the linked reviews. Covers via Wikipedia, publishers' artwork.

Where to buy

Lowest price now
$122.99

ConsoleScout has tracked this price since Sep 27, 2026.

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8 GB / 128 GBLowestShips from ChinaIn stock$122.99View at Anbernic
8 GB / 128 GBShips from the USOut of stock$122.99View at Anbernic

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Specs

StatusAvailable
ReleasedJun 2024
Launch price$122.99
Form factorHorizontal
Screen3.95", IPS, 720×720, 1:1, 258 ppi, touch
ChipUnisoc T820
Memory8 GB
Storage128 GB
microSDYes
Operating systemAndroid, Android 13
Battery5,200 mAh
Weight260 g
SticksTwo, Hall effect
TriggersAnalog
D-padCross
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Video outUSB-C DisplayPort

Questions

What runs well on the RG Cube?

We rate PS1, Dreamcast, DS and PSP as full speed, and GameCube and 3DS as most games.

Can it play PS2 and Switch?

PS2 is some games and Switch unplayable. DroiX (a retailer) found only 2D or very light Switch games playable.

Does it have video out?

Yes, over USB-C to an HDMI hub or USB-C display. DroiX (a retailer) notes desktop mode is needed for full-screen output.

How long does it take to charge?

About 3 hours for the 5200 mAh battery, according to DroiX (a retailer).

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