The main difference between the Retroid Pocket Mini and the RG Cube is power.
The Retroid Pocket Mini plays everything up to PS2 well, while the RG Cube tops out at Wii.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket Mini has a 4:3 screen and the RG Cube a 1:1 one, so different systems fill each.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the RG Cube uses an IPS panel.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini runs Android or Linux, the RG Cube runs Android.
- The Retroid Pocket Mini runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the RG Cube on the UNISOC Tiger T820.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini (165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 mm, 215 g). The RG Cube is 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 Mini or the RG Cube?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini. It scores 88 out of 100 for PS2 against 76.
Which costs less?
RG CubeThe RG Cube, at about $170 at launch against $189. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Retroid Pocket MiniThe Retroid Pocket Mini. GBA games fill 78% of the Retroid Pocket Mini's screen at 5x with even pixels, against 67% of the RG Cube's screen at 3x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG CubeThe RG Cube, at 5,200 mAh against 4,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Retroid Pocket Mini | RG Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $189 | $170 |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android or Linux | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 3.7 inch AMOLED 4:3 | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 960 | 720 x 720 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Weight | 215 g | 256 g |
| Size | 165.28 x 77.62 x 16.5 - 29.3 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 MiniRG Cube
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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