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I didn’t originally peg the Anbernic RG Cube as a replacement for my Nintendo DS.

At Amazon, the system is downto $173.79from $206.99.

Hand holding Anbernic RG Cube with Zelda: Phantom Hourglass gameplay on screen

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It’s worth pointing out that the Anbernic RG Cube now has a lower-spec sibling dubbed the RG CubeXX.

Of course, the RG Cube’s main draw is its perfectly square screen.

I first realized just how annoying playing the old handheld’s games is when reviewing theAyaneo Flip DS.

Anbernic RG Cube | $206.99$173.79 at AmazonSave $33.20 -

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Another thing to consider is how much you want to emulate DS games versus otherretro consoles.

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Anbernic RG Cube with Android app screen displayed on woodgrain desk

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Back view of Anbernic RG Cube with cooling vent in middle on woodgrain desk

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Close up of Anbernic RG Cube face buttons and right joystick on woodgrain desk

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Close up of Anbernic RG Cube D-pad and left thumbstick on woodgrain desk

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Top down view of Anbernic RG Cube sitting on woodgrain desk

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Phil Hayton holding Anbernic RG Cube handheld with plant and Lion Squishmallow in backdrop and Zelda: Phantom Hourglass gameplay on screen

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Anbernic RG Cube with Super Princess Peach gameplay on screen on woodgrain surface

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Hands holding Anbernic RG Cube with Crash Team Racing gameplay on screen

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Phil Hayton playing Final Fantasy 12 on Anbernic RG Cube

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Phil Hayton playing Tekken 3 on Anbernic RG Cube

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Anbernic RG Cube with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gameplay on screen sitting on woodgrain surface

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Hand holding Anbernic RG ARC-D handheld with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gameplay on screen

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