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Nov 11, 2026 8:03 PM

Anbernic RG CubeXX Retro Game Emulation Handheld (Black)

$49

$67

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Anbernic US Local Store via AliExpress has Anbernic RG CubeXX Retro Game Emulation Handheld (Black) on sale for $59.39 - $10 off when you apply promo code USFC10 at checkout = $49.39. Shipping is free.

Alternative code: DBDEAL8 for $8 off.

Thanks to community member Waverider01 for finding this deal.

Note: Price may vary by account or fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

Specs:

3.95" 720 x 720 resolution IPS display (1:1 aspect ratio)
Allwinner H700 chipset
1GB RAM
2x micro SD card slots (w/ 1x 32GB card included)
2x USB Type C ports (one for charging, one w/ OTG support)
Mini HDMI port (for connecting / output to a TV or monitor)
Dual-Band 802.11AC Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2 (for connecting Bluetooth controllers)
3800mAh battery
Video file player app (mkv, mp4 & more), music file player app (flac, mp3 & more), e-reader app (txt format)
Limux-based operating system

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Our research indicates that this deal is $6.63 less than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $56.02 at the time of this post.
Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Waverider01

Alternative code: DBDEAL8 for $8 off.

Thanks to community member Waverider01 for finding this deal.

Note: Price may vary by account or fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

Specs:

3.95" 720 x 720 resolution IPS display (1:1 aspect ratio)
Allwinner H700 chipset
1GB RAM
2x micro SD card slots (w/ 1x 32GB card included)
2x USB Type C ports (one for charging, one w/ OTG support)
Mini HDMI port (for connecting / output to a TV or monitor)
Dual-Band 802.11AC Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2 (for connecting Bluetooth controllers)
3800mAh battery
Video file player app (mkv, mp4 & more), music file player app (flac, mp3 & more), e-reader app (txt format)
Limux-based operating system

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff

Our research indicates that this deal is $6.63 less than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $56.02 at the time of this post.
Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Waverider01

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Community Reviews

The Anbernic RG CubeXX is a square-screen retro handheld that shines with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, vertical arcade shmups, and many 4:3 systems. The 3.95-inch 720 by 720 display can still produce a large image for most games, and the stock or modified firmware leaves decent bezels for unused space. It is also a bit more comfortable in the hand than very flat devices. The main tradeoffs are its niche aspect ratio for 16:9 and other widescreen content, plus average D-pad feel and awkward stick placement. It is a better fit if your library leans toward retro systems that suit a square screen.

Common Questions (4)

Yes. The square 1:1 screen suits Game Boy and Game Boy Color well, and it also works especially well for vertical arcade shmups. For many retro systems, 8:7 or other scaling modes can fill most of the display without looking awkward.
snarfman MrAperture lartrak
It is strong for 4:3 gameplay, but 16:9 content is less ideal on the square display. For non-widescreen games, you still get at least about a 3.5-inch image, while widescreen titles will need more compromise or larger black bars.
Frank_Nitty ElatedGiraffe182 scholzpdx
This deal is only about $10 off the regular price, and it was never $155. It is also similar to the Powkiddy RGB30, so the value depends on whether you want a square-screen handheld in that class.
MadPup PICKLEBOY tstaylor
The D-pad is only average, though it is among the better D-pads on cheaper RGXX devices. One unit also had a loose piece rolling inside after unboxing, and the stick placement is not ideal.
Dsplashqq Slikku

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chrispitude

Nov 11, 2026 9:40 PM

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chrispitudeNov 11, 2026 9:40 PM

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Thanks OP, in for one!

StrongMint325

Nov 11, 2026 10:44 PM

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StrongMint325Nov 11, 2026 10:44 PM

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Does it include games?

scholzpdx

Nov 11, 2026 11:40 PM

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scholzpdxNov 11, 2026 11:40 PM

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Did ANY consoles use a square aspect ratio?

MrAperture

Yesterday 12:23 AM

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MrApertureYesterday 12:23 AM

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Quote from scholzpdx

Did ANY consoles use a square aspect ratio?

What aspect ratio were CRT TVs?

scholzpdx

Yesterday 12:24 AM

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scholzpdxYesterday 12:24 AM

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Quote from MrAperture

What aspect ratio were CRT TVs?

4:3, which is quite far from 1:1.

MrAperture

Yesterday 12:29 AM

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MrApertureYesterday 12:29 AM

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Quote from scholzpdx

4:3, which is quite far from 1:1.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGamin...onception/

"Square aspect ratio is super flexible. It can accomodate retro consoles, vertical arcade games and Nintendo DS two screens in original vertical mode in a playable way.

There's always a scaling mode to fill up most of the screen: with some exceptions like wide consoles (psp, GBA,Vita and switch) and DS, many games will work like a charm with the right scaling without looking weird. 8:7 fills pretty much the whole screen and looks amazing on SNES and PS1, whereas some games will look almost 1x1 native when over scaled to crop the edges. I'm playing Phantasy Star 4 for the Mega Drive (pictures of the post) and the menus and windows fit perfectly in the center of the image. The result is a huge screen 1x1 game. It happens with tons of other games.
Even if the game doesn't fill up the screen, black bars on top and bottom are not as annoying as on the sides, and you're not losing much space-wise. For the RGB30, a GBA game with black bars on top and bottom will pretty much still have the same screen size as any other 4x3 device of its price range, like MM+ or R36S.
Systems like Game gear, Game boy, Neo Geo Pocket and Pico 8 really are something else in these screens. I'm hooked by games that I'd never think about playing before just because they look gorgeous in these 720 huge screens."

snarfman

Yesterday 2:13 AM

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snarfmanYesterday 2:13 AM

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Quote from scholzpdx

Did ANY consoles use a square aspect ratio?

Game Boy and Game Boy Color are 10:9 and look pretty good here, but this also helps with vertical arcade shmups, looking better than on a horizontal rectangle.

tstaylor

Yesterday 3:26 AM

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Joined Dec 2008

tstaylorYesterday 3:26 AM

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I have one and I love it. Sadly, I paid full price on Amazon a few months ago.

MadPup

Yesterday 3:42 AM

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MadPupYesterday 3:42 AM

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This is about $10 off regular price. It was never $155

Seems similar to the Powkiddy RGB30

Last edited by MadPup November 11, 2026 at 08:45 PM.

Frank_Nitty

Yesterday 4:35 AM

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Frank_NittyYesterday 4:35 AM

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Quite an odd aspect ratio. Perfect for 4:3 gameplay, but not so much for 16:9...

Frank_Nitty

Yesterday 4:36 AM

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Frank_NittyYesterday 4:36 AM

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Quote from scholzpdx

Did ANY consoles use a square aspect ratio?

Tell me you're Gen Z or younger w/o telling me, lol.

scholzpdx

Yesterday 4:43 AM

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scholzpdxYesterday 4:43 AM

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Quote from Frank_Nitty

Tell me you're Gen Z or younger w/o telling me, lol.

Started gaming on an Atari and a Tandy 2000. Nice try though. The more I look into it every game you play on this will be a compromise. Nothing is 1:1.

Frank_Nitty

Yesterday 4:57 AM

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Frank_NittyYesterday 4:57 AM

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Quote from scholzpdx

Started gaming on an Atari and a Tandy 2000. Nice try though. The more I look into it every game you play on this will be a compromise. Nothing is 1:1.

That was just me reading into your question, hopefully you didn't take offense to it. That aside, yes, I came to a similar conclusion based on your sentiment as it pertains to games in the 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratio.

PICKLEBOY

Yesterday 5:58 AM

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PICKLEBOYYesterday 5:58 AM

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Quote from tstaylor

I have one and I love it. Sadly, I paid full price on Amazon a few months ago.

You didn't pay full price, you paid an inflated reseller's price. AliExpress is where you can buy direct

lartrak

Yesterday 6:37 AM

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lartrakYesterday 6:37 AM

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Quote from scholzpdx

Started gaming on an Atari and a Tandy 2000. Nice try though. The more I look into it every game you play on this will be a compromise. Nothing is 1:1.

Yeah, square is nice if you play mostly Game Boy/GBC and some vertical arcade games, and want to play 4:3 or similar ratio stuff OK as well. Definitely pretty niche

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Community Reviews

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Is the Anbernic RG CubeXX good for Game Boy, GBC, and vertical arcade games?

How does the RG CubeXX screen work for 4:3 and 16:9 games?

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