Device comparison

Anbernic RG552 vs. Anbernic RG Cube XX

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG Cube XX
More portable
RG Cube XX
Newer model
RG Cube XX

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG Cube XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG552.
  • Anbernic RG Cube XX is about $140 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG Cube XX is roughly 17% smaller and 32% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG Cube XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11.
  • Anbernic RG Cube XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis.

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SpecRG552RG Cube XX
Price$200$60
OSAndroid 11Linux
Screen5.36 inch3.95 inch
Aspect ratio5:31:1
Resolution1920 x 1152720 x 720
ChipsetRockChip RK3399Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T860 MP4Mali-G31 MP2
RAM4 GB LPDDR41 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery6400 mAh3800 mAh
Weight362 grams246 grams
Dimensions198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm157.2 mm x 89.6 mm x 17.9 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG552RG 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

  • RG552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
  • RG Cube XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
  • RG Cube XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG Cube XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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
  • RG552 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 RG552 and the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
Anbernic RG Cube XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG552. Anbernic RG Cube XX is about $140 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG Cube XX is roughly 17% smaller and 32% lighter. Anbernic RG Cube XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11. Anbernic RG Cube XX is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG552 or the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
The Anbernic RG Cube XX is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $140 less than the Anbernic RG552 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG552 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 RG552 or the Anbernic RG Cube XX?
The Anbernic RG Cube XX is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 7 collectors tracking it.

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