The main difference between the RG Cube XX and the RG-40XXV is size.
The RG-40XXV measures 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm and weighs 217 g; the RG Cube XX measures 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm and weighs 246 g.
Other differences
- The RG Cube XX is a horizontal, the RG-40XXV is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
- The RG Cube XX has two analog sticks; the RG-40XXV has one.
- The RG Cube XX has a 1:1 screen and the RG-40XXV a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-40XXVThe RG-40XXV (92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm, 217 g). The RG Cube XX is 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm, 246 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG Cube XX or the RG-40XXV?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $60 and $60.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG Cube XXThe RG Cube XX. GBA games fill 67% of the RG Cube XX's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-40XXV's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG Cube XXThe RG Cube XX, at 3,800 mAh against 3,200 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| RG Cube XX | RG-40XXV | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $60 |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,800 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Weight | 246 g | 217 g |
| Size | 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm | 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Single, bottom |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, side by side |
| 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 Cube XXRG-40XXV
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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