Device comparison

Anbernic RG406V vs. Anbernic RG Cube

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG406V
More portable
RG Cube
Newer model
RG406V

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG406V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube.
  • Anbernic RG406V is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 13% smaller and 10% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG406V has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG Cube.
  • Anbernic RG406V is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG Cube is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, Game Boy.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG406VRG Cube
Price$165$170
Screen4.0 inch3.95 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution960 x 720720 x 720
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
Battery5500 mAh5200 mAh
Weight289 grams260 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 145 mm x 29 mm153 mm x 86.3 mm x 18
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG406VRG Cube
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

  • RG406V DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Cube 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Cube PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG Cube PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG406V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Cube Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • RG Cube Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android is only compatible with Adreno GPUs and Android 11-14, so any device with a Mali GPU will not run Cemu.
  • RG406V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG Cube Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG406V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG406V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG Cube GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG406V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG Cube Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG406V and the Anbernic RG Cube?
Anbernic RG406V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube. Anbernic RG406V is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 13% smaller and 10% lighter. Anbernic RG406V has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG Cube. Anbernic RG406V is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, PS1; Anbernic RG Cube is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG406V or the Anbernic RG Cube?
The Anbernic RG406V is the cheaper of the two at around $165, roughly $5 less than the Anbernic RG Cube based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG406V or the Anbernic RG Cube?
The Anbernic RG406V is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG406V or the Anbernic RG Cube?
The Anbernic RG Cube is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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