Rubik's Revenge Cube 4 X 4 Reviews



Amazon.com Customer Reviews

very cool!! - Review written on August 10, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This 4x4 is really smooth and really fun!! It is also easy to take apart and put back together, but it only comes aprt if you WANT it to come apart. I noticed some people wrote that it "exploded", if that does happen, you can always look up on youtube.com on how to put it back together. It's really easy and really fun. I recomend getting it. It is a perfect addition to any rubik's collection!!
Want Challenge? Get the Professor - Review written on July 25, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

Got the Revenge with the Professor. It is a good stepping stone for the Professor version. Learn a few more tricks, but the Professor is more fun.

Get the 5x5x5 Cube!
Awesome - Review written on June 28, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

The kids are back to playing with this. My son loves it. He can complete all sides in less that a minute.
Fun and Educational - Review written on May 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Rubiks Cubes are challenging and fun at the same time. The Rubiks Cube Revenge adds another level of challenge than the Rubiks Cube making it all the more fun. This is a good investment either for a gift to a child or fiend or even yourself.
Good quality, fast shipping - Review written on May 09, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I was reluctant to buying the toy due to some negative feedback but it's been over a month and a lot of cubing and it's still whole and going. If you don't force it and abuse it it'll hold and not explode in your face:) The only thing that I wish the makers would do is make the cubes permanently coloured....after a lot of cubing one of the yellow stickers is starting to peel off...

I would reccommend this product because it's a lot of fun and the seller was really fast with sending it
Rubik's 4x4 - Review written on May 03, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I purchased the rubik's 4x4 as a gift for an individual who had mastered the 3x3. The 4x4 was frustrating for him and challenging at times but he had it solved in about a week. Now, he is trying to master it. Soon, I will purchase the 5x5 for him. For someone who has mastered the 3x3 the 4x4 is a must have. It is fun, challenging, and durable.
And, no, I haven't seen "Pursuit of Happiness" yet, but I'll keep my eyes peeled. - Review written on April 24, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
21 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.


Of course you should follow your own interests and do what you enjoy, but there's also something to be said for having a few skills that seem more impressive than they are.

It's not that doing the Rubik's cube is easy, but it isn't as mysterious as it seems at first. It actually doesn't take a genius. There is a method for solving it, and it is learnable. It requires no more effort than solving one of those video games that you sit in your basement and play for hours with your buddies. A handful of your aimless buddies might be impressed when you beat a video game, but I promise it doesn't travel any further than that. Video games link a little bit more directly to your brain's reward system, with their immediate bonuses for good play and game-over consequences for mistakes. The cube might take a little bit more discipline to stick with, but it certainly won't take up any more time.

Being a bigger cube, with more moving parts- just 56 though, since the center is a sphere- Rubik's Revenge is easier to break. It's not conducive to trying to beat your previous time. You have to make sure all the planes are lined up before giving it a turn. The 4X4X4 seems like it would be much more complicated than the 3X3X3, what with 10 to the 45th possible permutations, versus just 10 to the 19th for the smaller version. But, in fact, it isn't much harder. Here's the trick, and stop reading if you want to figure it out on your own: any N cubed puzzle can be solved by simplifying it to the (N-1) cubed puzzle, and then just solving it from there. (I'm not pretending I figured this out on my own. There are countless blogs and videos devoted to this stuff. Getting help does not devalue the accomplishment. As I keep trying to say, even with the formulas, you still need to struggle and practice in order to really internalize how and why they work.) With the 4 across version, you solve the centers and pair up the edge pieces, then you never have to turn any sections down the midline plane, and the cube converts to a 3X3X3. It turns out any N cubed puzzle can be solved by reducing it to the N-1 cubed version. It's still a different skill and you have to play around with it to get the hang of it, but it's not like a black belt trying to move up a degree. It only took me a couple of weeks, although that did include an airport day. And, it isn't quite as simple as that sounds. There are a few distinctions that require different tricks. Since the 4X4X4 lacks fixed centers, there are a few possible novel situations that can come up called `parity errors.' It looks sort of like when someone takes apart the regular cube but puts the pieces back in wrong and it can't be solved. But the 4 cubed parity errors are solvable although they require some extra fancy little algorithms to memorize. People grumble about these algorithms on some of the web sites, but I actually find them very elegant, in their near-symmetry, with repetitive doings and undoings and minor little twists and turns putting things into place. I could sit and turn that into a metaphor for things in life but right now that feels like a boring idea. Springtime in New England.

I feel like I didn't really get the 3 block cube until I mastered the 4 block. The Rubik's 4X4X4 is fantastic. You will feel grandiose when you solve it, and most people will be impressed. Some percentage of people won't give you the satisfaction of being impressed, but it's still a positive accomplishment since it is always important exactly who those people are. Still, I continue to have trouble knowing what to say when people asked me how I learned it. I used to tell the truth but that leaves people disappointed, like finding out how a magic trick is done. So I've experimenting with various more mystical answers. I'll let you know if I settle on one.

Good buy - Review written on April 22, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I got this for my brother's birthday. He's a pro at solving the 3x3 and was getting bored with it. So he was super-excited when he saw the 4x4 because it posed a new problem. The technique to solve it is different from before.
Durability can be a problem - Review written on April 21, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
2 customers found this review not to be helpful.
This particular 4x4 Rubik's Revenge cube broke apart after
about 2 gentle turns. It had to
be returned by a disappointed purchaser.
I would have wanted to know that durability
can be an issue in some cubes.

The ratings for 'fun' and 'educational value'
are just estimates, assuming cube can
hold together.
Very very fun. A must buy for rubik's cube lovers! - Review written on March 08, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Hi, I got this for my son on his birthday, and he loved it. He already knew how to do the 3x3x3, so it was not too hard for him. There is another 4x4x4 from a different company, but I highly do not recommended it. I do say that it is very stiff in the beginning, but, if you put a lubricant in it such as vaseline or silicone, it moves incredibly fast. I think that this is a great toy that all people who like rubik's cube should get.
worth the price! - Review written on March 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

i can solve he 3x3x3 cube in a minute. then i went for hard harder challenge and got a 4x4x4 cube. my time on this is 9 minutes. this brand is better than winnings moves because the stickers are more durable, though the cube is hard to turn.
Much different from the original. - Review written on March 02, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

The rubik's 4x4 cubes are perfect for someone who loves the original. It requires a whole different way of thinking to solve it. The Rubik's Revenge cubes are undoubtedly difficult, but with time and practice they become just like the 3x3. At first they seem impossible, but after learning the techniques, anyone can do it. You can also use this cube as a 2x2, when it is in its solved position. When I got my Rubik's Revenge, it turned EXTREMELY smoothly, didn't lock up at all, and was very maneuverable. However, I have a friend who also got one, but his was really stiff from the beginning. The Rubik's Revenge is pretty durable, but sometimes edge pieces will pop out if it locks up too quickly. This has only happened to me two or three times though, over the 7 months I've had my cube.
Classic game! Tough, fun, how do they solve these things? - Review written on February 14, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This is a classic rubiks cube game, a little harder then the ones with less rows. I can't solve any of them (other then the junior version), but it's fun to try.
I'm just not even sure how to begin solving this one, but it comes with a booklet of help. I just wanted to try for a while before using the book. If your into rubics cubes this is great. If your begining, try one with less rows first and then move up.
Great for those who like to solve problem - Review written on January 24, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

If someone you know had solve the 3X3 so easy and consider that was never any challenge anymore. This would be a very good present for them.
When they solve this one, you could carry on with 5X5 and 6x6.
It would be very amusing to see their expression when they open the box.
Ha haaaa
disappointed - Review written on January 14, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 4 did not.

After the first twist it"exploded" into many pieces - how do I get a new one without incurring any additional costs?
An Updated Challenge - Review written on January 14, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

For anyone tired of solving a 3x3 Rubik's cube without a blink of an eye, Rubik's Revenge is a new level of challenge that tests your Rubik's merit.
All the fun of the original, with several distinct differences. - Review written on January 06, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I received this for Christmas, as I had been messing with the 3x3x3 and could solve it in around 2 minutes (not too fast but it had stopped being challenging).

The 4x4x4 has several aspects that make it very different from the 3x3x3. First, it has no fixed centers. There are four center pieces to each side and they can move around the cube. This also means that the edge pieces can get separated and move around. Once you have solved for the centers and edges, it can be solved in much the same way as the 3x3x3. I feel that this cube, with so much more going on (16 colored stickers per side as opposed to 9) has made the 3x3x3 seem much simpler and will help me solve it faster.

So, if you know how to solve the original cube, then this is a great, fun challenge. Of course, if you don't know how to solve the 3x3x3, then this will only be even more frustrating.

I do have a minor gripe, the cube tends to 'catch' often when I'm trying to turn it. With use, this has gotten better, and soon I think it won't even be a problem. But keep in mind that there will have to be a pretty good break-in period.
Go with this 4X4!!! - Review written on January 05, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I have owned this 4x4 since Christmas and it has been absolutly amazing and much better than what I have heard about the Winnng Moves 4x4. It moves smoothly and doesn't lock up and I haven't had any problems with the stickers falling off. It feels very durable and heavy in your hands.
I can solve the 3x3 in about a minute and found this a much harder challenge that makes my 3x3 feel childish in comparison. I would recommend this to any cube enhusiast or just anybody looking for a challenge, though I would recommend the 3x3 first.

P.S. I found some great videos on youTube for anybody stuck on their Rubik's Revenge 4x4 Cube.
what the heck was that? - Review written on December 31, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

I have had the rubiks cube for only five minutes when I find out that the entire cube fell apart the 3by3 is much better and is easier to move this product is a discrace
Great 4x4 Rubik's Cube..... - Review written on December 23, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I purchased this 4x4 Rubik's Revenge cube from Hashbro (or Winning Moves) for $7+S&H!!! It was very cheap, and I was very pleased to see the price to up to $13 the next day. My order came on December 20th - 4 days earlier than expected. It is very fun and addicting, you get all these different puzzles, but there is only one solution. I have mastered lining up the centers, but now I have to match the edges. No worries, that will only take me a couple of days. In my opinion, this cube loses to the original 3x3 by just a couple of points. It's a must-have for any puzzle enthusiast! Overall, the Rubik's Revenge cube is a great puzzle, creating all kinds of challenges.
4 X 4 Rubik's Cube is bigger and better than the original! - Review written on December 18, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

After having finally conquered the brain-twisting original 3 X 3 cube, I was eager to try the next level. I wasn't disappointed. While many of the techniques for solving the 3 X 3 cube are transferable to the 4 x 4, the 4 X 4 cube also presents several new and interesting twists, no pun intended, that make for a much more challenging puzzle. After a few minutes at it, you'll understand why it's called the "Revenge". Solving the puzzle for the first time is a feat sure to fill you with lasting smugness. But soon you're at it again, endeavoring to master the solving techniques and best your previous time. Though slightly larger than the 3 X 3 version, the Rubik's Revenge is still quite comfortable to grip and easy to manipulate. However, my hands are on the larger side, so people with small hands may find the cube a bit difficult to handle. As far as durability goes, if this cube can withstand the hours of merciless twisting punishment of my brutish man hands, you can bet the average person will get some great mileage out of it. A fun and challenging puzzle for problem solvers of all ages!
The best 4x4 ever made - Review written on November 01, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
29 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

Finally a Rubik's brand 4x4 that doesn't pop or lock. If your a fan of the Eastsheen 4x4 clone, you'll find this cube just as smooth, but with the solid feel of the 4x4 product distributed by Winning Moves.
A great challenge! - Review written on October 28, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
37 customers found this review helpful, 2 did not.

My 13 year old can solve the 3x3 cube in under a minute consistently, and was looking for a new challenge. I was happy to see this was only a few dollars more, and even happier it was made by Milton Bradley. It's been 4 days now and he cannot solve the 4x4 yet! It appears to be well made, and glide easily around the pivot. The price here on Amazon cannot be beat!