Originally called the "Rubik's Revenge", it was invented by Péter Sebestény. It was originally supposed to be called the "Sebestény Cube" when a last-minute decision changed its name to "Rubik's revenge", mainly to attract more people who were playing with the original Rubik's Cube. Unlike the 3x3 puzzle, it is a cube composed of sides of 4 by 4 small squares. This brings a ton of difficulty, including special cases such as PLL and OLL parity.
In the case of bigger cubes such as the 4x4, one method is mainly used : the Yau Method.
Here is a video to learn the Yau Method for 4x4 : Click here for the Yau Method tutorial !
There are many great 4x4s. Here are my top picks :
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The AoSu WR M is a great 4x4 ! Although it is a bit expensive, it has very good turning speed and is very smooth. This cube is slightly smaller, at a size of 59mm, compared to other cubes which measure 60mm per side. Add some fast lube, and the AoSu WRM is as fast as a good 3x3 !
Price on SpeedCubeShop : 42.95$
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The Gan 460 M is the only 4x4 cube made by Gan. It is very surprising that Gan made a 4x4, since it concentrates mainly on 3x3s, 2x2s and sometimes Skewb, Pyraminxes and Megaminxes. This 4x4's outer layers are stunningly good, basically as good as a 3x3's layers, but its inner layers are not as good.
Price on SpeedCubeShop : 44.95$
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The YJ MGC 4x4 is very good for its price ! The fact that it is magnetic while costing only 19.95$, compared to 45$ for the AoSu and the 460 M, makes this cube worth it. The outer edge pieces are slightly wider to improve stability. The MGC 4x4 is very fast and smooth.
Price on SpeedCubeShop : 19.95$
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