Anbernic
Anbernic RG Cube XX
C
Ranked #12 in Retro Handhelds
421 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
A solid, simple budget device with Anbernic build quality. Ranked below the pricier picks because its support ecosystem is thinner.
Backed by one cited source so far - limited coverage
See the sourcePros & cons
- ✓ Named the best 1:1 aspect-ratio device in its class by Retro Catalog
- ✓ Same excellent Anbernic buttons as its bigger sibling
- ✓ Simple Linux device with few moving parts to break
- ✓ Gets square-screen Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Neo Geo Pocket playback right
- ✓ Best 1:1 aspect-ratio handheld for square-screen retro content
- ✗ Community firmware ecosystem is younger than rivals'
- ✗ Anbernic's support is impersonal
- ✗ Narrower use case than more universally capable handhelds
The sources behind this ranking
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Frequently asked questions
It ranks #12 of 18 on our retro handhelds tier list, in C tier. That placement rests on one cited source.
Community firmware ecosystem is younger than rivals'. Anbernic's support is impersonal. Narrower use case than more universally capable handhelds.
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