RG Cube is still the GOAT! Gaming Showcase No. 2

The RG Cube drastically increased my interest in Nintendo DS emulation. It inspired me to optimize/create custom backgrounds to make it look even more appealing. 3DS games also look stunning and I'm always surprised about the great performance (after the initial shader compilation process is finished).

Many units (and not just the initial batch) suffer from severe backlight bleeding. I had to buy the Cube three times to win the screen lottery and even a replacement unit that I had received from a very generous seller unfortunately had a faulty touch screen.
Anbernic's quality control is really bad, but I'm glad that despite all the hurdles and unnecessary expenses, my handheld was still able to reach its final form. This handheld gets an 8 out of 10 just like most of my favorite games.

The extensive gaming showcase in this video is supposed to emphasize the Cube's potential and inspire those who might've overlooked its unique appeal.

00:00 Intro
00:51 Ninja Gaiden Shadow (GB) + Integer Scaling
01:06 Kid Dracula (GB) + Integer Scaling
01:24 Samurai Kid (GBC) + Integer Scaling
01:58 Goin' Quackers (GBC) + Integer Scaling
02:24 Fatal Fury: First Contact (Neo Geo Pocket)
02:46 Neo Turf Masters (Neo Geo Pocket)
03:24 Shatterhand (NES) 8:7
03:51 Spacegulls (NES) 8:7
04:23 Bobl (NES) 8:7
05:00 Hammerin' Harry (SNES) + Integer Overscale
05:34 Super Ninja-kun (SNES) + Integer Overscale
06:03 Mushihimesama (Arcade)
06:30 DoDonPachi Dai-Fukkatsu (Arcade)
06:57 Gunbird 2 (Arcade)
07:30 WipEout 3 (PSX) Cropped Widescreen
08:08 Goin' Quackers (PSX) Cropped Widescreen
08:44 Tony Hawk 3 (Gamecube) Widescreen
09:14 Goin' Quackers (Gamecube) Widescreen
09:51 Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (Gamecube) Widescreen
10:26 Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo (Wii) Widescreen
11:10 Contra ReBirth (Wii) Widescreen
11:53 Dragon Ball: Origins (DS) Custom Background
12:35 Nanostray (DS) Custom Background
13:06 Dragon Ball: Origins 2 (DS) Custom Background
13:38 Team Sonic Racing (DS) Custom Background
14:10 Contra 4 (DS) Custom Background
14:45 Metroid Prime Pinball (DS) Custom Background
15:10 Kim Possible: Kimmunicator (DS) Custom Background
15:38 Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ (DS) Custom Background
16:09 Powerful Golf (DS) Custom Background
16:38 Sonic Colors (DS) Custom Background
17:10 Space Bust-A-Move (DS) Custom Background
17:37 Final Fantasy III (DS) Custom Background
18:06 Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS)
18:42 Donkey Kong Country Returns (3DS)
19:18 Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS)
19:47 Zombie Panic in Wonderland (3DS)
20:27 80's Overdrive (3DS)
20:59 High Stakes (Pico8) Winlator
21:25 BAS (Pico8) Winlator
21:43 Pieces of Cake (Pico8) Winlator
22:05 Steel Surge: Revolution (Pico8) Winlator

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