What's the difference between the Anbernic RG Cube and the Anbernic RG55G1?

Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 26% smaller and 23% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG Cube. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG Cube runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG Cube is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, Game Boy.

Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG55G1?

The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150.00, roughly $20.00 less than the Anbernic RG Cube based on catalog pricing.

Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG55G1?

The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG55G1?

The Anbernic RG Cube is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

Anbernic RG Cube vs. Anbernic RG55G1

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Quick verdict

Best value: RG55G1
More portable: RG Cube
Newer model: RG55G1

Main differences

Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube.
Anbernic RG55G1 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 26% smaller and 23% lighter.
Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG Cube.
Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG Cube runs Android 13.
Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG Cube is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, Game Boy.

Anbernic

RG Cube

Details

Price: $143.99
OS: Android 13
Released: Jun 2024
Up to: 3DS
Screen: 3.95 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight: 260 grams

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$143.99with code

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$169.98

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Usually $157.99 · Lowest $154.59As of Oct 24

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Anbernic

RG55G1

Details

Price: $128.03
OS: Android 14
Released: Aug 2026
Up to: 3DS
Screen: 5.5 inch IPS
Weight: 339 grams

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$128.03with code

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$179.99

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Usually $141.98 · Lowest $138.65As of Oct 24

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Specs

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Spec	RG Cube	RG55G1
Price	$143.99	$128.03
OS	Android 13	Android 14
Screen	3.95 inch	5.5 inch
Aspect ratio	1:1	16:9
Resolution	720 x 720	1920 x 1080
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Panel	IPS Touchscreen	IPS
Chipset	UNISOC Tiger T820	Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2
CPU	Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55	Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPU	Mali-G57 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno A12
RAM	8 GB LPDDR4X	4 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD	Internal 64 GB / 128 GB, External MicroSD
Battery	5200 mAh	6000 mAh
Weight	260 grams	339 grams
Dimensions	153 mm x 86.3 mm x 18	208 mm x 86 mm x 17 mm
Video out	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Stick type	Hall effect	Hall effect
Analog triggers	Yes	Yes
Touch screen	Yes	Yes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

System	RG Cube	RG55G1
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

RG Cube DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
RG55G1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG Cube GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG Cube N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG Cube NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG Cube PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without 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
RG55G1 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
RG55G1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
RG Cube PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
RG55G1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG Cube SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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.
RG55G1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG Cube Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG Cube Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG55G1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
RG Cube Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
RG55G1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
RG55G1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
RG Cube Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
RG55G1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG Cube and the Anbernic RG55G1?: Anbernic RG55G1 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG Cube. Anbernic RG55G1 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 26% smaller and 23% lighter. Anbernic RG55G1 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on Anbernic RG Cube. Anbernic RG55G1 runs Android 14; Anbernic RG Cube runs Android 13. Anbernic RG55G1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS; Anbernic RG Cube is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, N64, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG55G1?: The Anbernic RG55G1 is the cheaper of the two at around $150.00, roughly $20.00 less than the Anbernic RG Cube based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG55G1?: The Anbernic RG55G1 is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG55G1?: The Anbernic RG Cube is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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