Yes, with minor compromises. The Anbernic RG Cube handles PlayStation 2 well — most games run at full speed, and only the heaviest titles like God of War II and Gran Turismo 4 may need light frameskip or a small resolution drop. Lighter games such as Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy X are no trouble.
| PlayStation 2 game | On this device |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hearts | Full speed |
| Final Fantasy X | Full speed |
| Ratchet & Clank | Full speed |
| God of War II | Minor frameskip |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Minor frameskip |
| Shadow of the Colossus | Minor frameskip |
| Burnout 3 | Minor frameskip |
Why PlayStation 2 is the test: the big one — a huge, varied library and an emulator (AetherSX2/NetherSX2) that punishes weak hardware. This is the usual dividing line between budget and premium handhelds.
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