The main difference between the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and the RG Cube is power.
The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro plays everything up to PS2 well, while the RG Cube tops out at Wii.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro has a 16:9 screen and the RG Cube a 1:1 one, so different systems fill each.
- The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1100, the RG Cube on the UNISOC Tiger T820.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: Retroid Pocket 4 Pro 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm, 261 g, RG Cube 153 x 86.3 x 18 mm, 256 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or the RG Cube?
Retroid Pocket 4 ProThe Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. It scores 86 out of 100 for PS2 against 76.
Which costs less?
RG CubeThe RG Cube, at about $170 at launch against $199. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG CubeThe RG Cube. GBA games fill 67% of the RG Cube's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 61% of the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro's screen at 4x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,000 and 5,200 mAh.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket 4 Pro | RG Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $199 | $170 |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jun 2024 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 4.7 inch IPS 16:9 | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 720 x 720 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Weight | 261 g | 256 g |
| Size | 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm | 153 x 86.3 x 18 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Retroid Pocket 4 ProRG Cube
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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