Both the RG-40XXV and the RG Cube XX are $60 Anbernic devices running the same Allwinner H700 chip under Linux, so their emulation reach is identical — handling systems up to and including Dreamcast. The meaningful difference is ergonomics: the RG-40XXV uses a vertical layout reminiscent of a Game Boy, while the RG Cube XX sits horizontally like a classic handheld console controller. Choose based on which grip you prefer; the hardware underneath is essentially the same.
| RG-40XXV | RG Cube XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $60–$67 |
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 08 | 2024 / 10 |
| Type | Vertical | Horizontal |
| OS | Linux | Linux |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Cooling | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 4.0 inch | 3.95 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 200 PPI | 257.78 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Weight | 217 grams | 246 grams |
| Dimensions | 92 mm x 139 mm x 13 - 22 mm | 157.2 mm x 89.6 mm x 17.9 - ? mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Transparent Black, Indigo | White, Black, Gray |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| RG-40XXV | RG Cube XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | B+ | B+ |
| Nintendo 64 | B | B |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | C | C |
| Sega Saturn | C- | C- |
| GameCube | D- | D- |
| Nintendo 3DS | F | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | F | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Both are closely matched — pick on form factor and price.
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