[Help Thread] Puzzle Choice Thread

[AlgoCuber]

unrelated but does anyone know if any of the gan cubes are as good as the YJ MGC elite?

It's all up to personal preference. You can't go wrong with any of those cube though, the MGC elite offers great performance at a low price, while Gan cubes are like the "apple of cubing"

 

[PikachuPlayz_MC]

I have been running the Aosu GTS2m 4x4 and its rocks, totally worth the 30 bucks.

I’ve been using my MGC 4x4 for about 8 months now and I’ve noticed that it pops at an unreasonable rate (like every 1/4 solves) and it a few of the centre pieces feel so loose they could fall out of the cube. My friend also has a MGC 4x4 and it is flawless and turns much better without pops. I’ve re-setup my cube on multiple occasions but it doesn’t help. My guess is this is a manufacturing fault.

I have a chance to go to the speedcube.com.au warehouse tomorrow to buy a 5x5 and I was also thinking about getting a new 4x4. Should I just get another MGC or should I go for something different considering my experiences?

 

[abunickabhi]

The Ambition 4x4 is also very good. It is going to be released next week, and is made by X-Man Design. Its one of the lightest 4x4s out there.

 

[AlgoCuber]

1. MGC 4x4, or if you wanna wait you can try the new XMD ambition 4x4
2. next time pls use this :
[Help Thread] - "What cube should I get?" The Puzzle Choice Thread | SpeedSolving Puzzles Community

Agreed. Also the Zhilong, MS, and Meilong M are awesome for a cheaper alternative

 

[abunickabhi]

When is the 4x4 X-man ambition releasing in India? I am excited to get this puzzle, and it will replace my MGC 4x4 as my main most probably.

Yay!

 

[Absolute Carrot]

The Ambition 4x4 is also very good. It is going to be released next week, and is made by X-Man Design. Its one of the lightest 4x4s out there.

That one looks very nice, I might have to preorder it.

 

[SH03L4C3]

When is the 4x4 X-man ambition releasing in India? I am excited to get this puzzle, and it will replace my MGC 4x4 as my main most probably.

Yay!

from what im hearing, the XM ambition is a different turning style compared to the MGC, which has more strong and "snappy magnets"

 

[SH03L4C3]

Thanks the MGC looks pretty nice

next time I will use that thread.

The ambition and MGC have different turning styles so it depends on which one you like more.
More subtle magnets (ambition) or stronger, more snappy magnets "MGC"

 

[Absolute Carrot]

The ambition and MGC have different turning styles so it depends on which one you like more.
More subtle magnets (ambition) or stronger, more snappy magnets "MGC"

I still haven't decided, it’s hard to find reviews about the ambition because barely anyone has it.

 

[AlgoCuber]

from what im hearing, the XM ambition is a different turning style compared to the MGC, which has more strong and "snappy magnets"

Yep. The ambition is soft and fast with moderately strong magnets. I think I will prefer it that way.

 

[ender9994]

I am most curious about the middle layer turning on the Ambition 4x4. On my MGC, the outer layers are incredible, while the inner are EXTREMELY slow. It takes much more force to both start the turn, and then keep it turning.

 

[SpeedyCube]

Hi all,

Found this in the closet today. I remember getting it about 7-8 years ago. It got thrown in the closet after I messed with it for days to no avail. Does anyone know what this is, and are there instructions on how to solve it?

Thanks!

 

[cuberbutnotacuber]

I feel like it's a axis cube, although of which brand I don't know.

 

[SpeedyCube]

Haha, well…. After messing with it for two days a piece accidentally popped off. And then, I maybe might have thought, why not? The rest of the pieces kinda not-so-accidentally came off and intentionally went back on.

Oh well, that’s one way to do it.

 

[SpeedyCube]

Regarding the axis cube. The first time it took me 5 days to solve, but now I’m hooked! (And down to less than 20 minutes.) It’s quite old but still works, especially after adding some lube.

My question is, is it worth upgrading? Do the new axis cubes turn better, have magnets, etc.

 

[AlgoCuber]

Regarding the axis cube. The first time it took me 5 days to solve, but now I’m hooked! (And down to less than 20 minutes.) It’s quite old but still works, especially after adding some lube.

My question is, is it worth upgrading? Do the new axis cubes turn better, have magnets, etc.

New axis cubes turn better, but they don't have magnets.

 

[SpeedyCube]

I’m looking at expanding from an axis cube to a ghost cube, which I think is a little different. Specifically, I’m looking at this one:

Amazon.com: Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3,3x3 speed cube stickerless,cube puzzle speed,Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure,Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black): Toys & Games

Buy Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3, 3x3 speed cube stickerless, cube puzzle speed, Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure, Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black): Brain Teasers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

smile.amazon.com

Does anyone have experience with this brand or cube? Or, is there a different one you’d recommend instead?

 

[qwr]

I've been doing a 2x2 session with my little magic 2x2 and honestly it's a really underrated 2x2 for its budget price. The only drawback is that it feels cheap because the plastic is creaky.
I am really curious about the meilong 2x2.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I’m looking at expanding from an axis cube to a ghost cube, which I think is a little different. Specifically, I’m looking at this one:

Amazon.com: Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3,3x3 speed cube stickerless,cube puzzle speed,Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure,Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black): Toys & Games

Buy Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3, 3x3 speed cube stickerless, cube puzzle speed, Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure, Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black): Brain Teasers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

smile.amazon.com

Does anyone have experience with this brand or cube? Or, is there a different one you’d recommend instead?

I just unboxed that this weekend. Its really good. It comes with gold and silver sticker sheets and application tape, but I honestly like the black plastic. Would def. reccomend

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

I’m looking at expanding from an axis cube to a ghost cube, which I think is a little different. Specifically, I’m looking at this one:

Amazon.com: Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3,3x3 speed cube stickerless,cube puzzle speed,Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure,Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black): Toys & Games

Buy Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3, 3x3 speed cube stickerless, cube puzzle speed, Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure, Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black): Brain Teasers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

smile.amazon.com

Does anyone have experience with this brand or cube? Or, is there a different one you’d recommend instead?

Ahh yes the Twister.CK Ghost Cube 3x3,3x3 speed cube stickerless,cube puzzle speed,Smooth Corner Turning with New Anti-Pop Structure,Come with Bonus 2 Sets of Stickers (Golden and Silver) + 1 Cube Stand (black) from Amazon. Amazon has a lot of knockoffs and stupid names for their cubes but that's a pretty good price for a ghost cube. But...

WHY! Why did they use 30 year old children for there advertisement that cube is only 56 mm those people are all under 2 feet tall.

Really, it's not that hard to use photoshop