The main difference between the RG Cube and the RG-406V is size.
The RG Cube measures 153 x 86.3 x 18 mm and weighs 256 g; the RG-406V measures 105 x 145 x 29 mm and weighs 289 g.
Other differences
- The RG Cube is a horizontal, the RG-406V is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
- The RG Cube has a 1:1 screen and the RG-406V a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG CubeThe RG Cube (153 x 86.3 x 18 mm, 256 g). The RG-406V is 105 x 145 x 29 mm, 289 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG Cube or the RG-406V?
TieAbout the same: 76 and 78 out of 100.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $170 and $155.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-406VThe RG-406V. GBA games fill 89% of the RG-406V's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 67% of the RG Cube's screen at 3x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 5,200 and 5,500 mAh.
Side by side
| RG Cube | RG-406V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $170 | $155 |
| Released | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Wii | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | UNISOC Tiger T820 | UNISOC Tiger T820 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 960 x 720 |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Weight | 256 g | 289 g |
| Size | 153 x 86.3 x 18 mm | 105 x 145 x 29 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, side by side |
| Analog triggers | 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
- RG CubeRG-406V
- 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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