Device comparison

Anbernic RG28XX vs. Anbernic RG Cube XX

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG28XX
More portable
RG28XX
Newer model
RG Cube XX

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG Cube XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 50% smaller and 50% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG Cube XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

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Specs

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SpecRG28XXRG Cube XX
Price$48$60
Screen2.83 inch3.95 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
Battery3100 mAh3800 mAh
Weight123 grams246 grams
Dimensions125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm157.2 mm x 89.6 mm x 17.9 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG28XXRG Cube XX
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG28XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG Cube XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Cube XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Cube XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG Cube XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG Cube XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Cube XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG28XX and the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
Anbernic RG Cube XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG28XX. Anbernic RG28XX is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 50% smaller and 50% lighter. Anbernic RG Cube XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the cheaper of the two at around $48, roughly $12 less than the Anbernic RG Cube XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
The Anbernic RG Cube XX is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG28XX or the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
The Anbernic RG Cube XX is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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