How does PlayStation 1 look on the Anbernic RG Cube?

PlayStation 1 is a tough fit on the Anbernic RG Cube — expect significant black bars and wasted screen space. The Anbernic RG Cube is a square-format device with a 4" IPS display running at 720×720 (1:1). The best integer scale is 2×, which fills 59% of the screen. Since this is not a perfect integer fit, some scaling interpolation is applied.

Emulation rating: perfect. Excellent performance The Anbernic RG Cube runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618 (Cortex-A75 + A55 Octa-core 2.0GHz) with 8GB LPDDR4X of RAM, which is more than enough for PlayStation 1 emulation.

Battery life is rated at 4-6 hours (4000mAh), though emulation load varies by title. Wi-Fi is available for netplay and RetroAchievements.

Setup tips for PlayStation 1: PCSX-ReARMed is ideal for ARM devices; Duckstation/SwanStation offers enhanced rendering on stronger hardware. Enable PGXP for geometry correction to reduce polygon wobble.Ings that improve the experience: texture filtering, increased internal resolution (2x is usually safe), and memory card management through the emulator frontend.

Platform notes: Variable resolution (240p-480i). Typically emulated at 4:3. Excellent emulation support.

PlayStation 1 outputs at 4:3, while the Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 screen. This creates black bars on all sides.

PlayStation 1 sits in the sweet spot: demanding enough to benefit from decent hardware, but not so heavy that budget devices struggle. The Unisoc Tiger T618 in the Anbernic RG Cube handles it with ease.

Priced around $149, the Anbernic RG Cube sits in the mid-range. You are paying for better build quality and screen, which matters for PlayStation 1 games with detailed pixel art.

At 4", the screen strikes a good balance between portability and readability for PlayStation 1. Most games are comfortable to play at arm's length.

Other devices with perfect PlayStation 1 compatibility include the AYN Thor and AYN Odin 2 Mini.