Rubiks Pulse Cube Is A Challenging LightUp Version Of The Iconic Puzzle

Rubik's Pulse Cube

$20 (was $21)

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While the Rubik's WowCube might be the most exciting model on the horizon, cubers looking for another interesting take on the classic puzzle should check out the Pulse Cube. An official Rubik's brand product, the Pulse Cube is a light-up variant that gives you 60 seconds to fully solve all six sides. Once the minute is up, the cube returns to its plain reflective state, and you'll need to start again. The Rubik's Pulse Cube launched this week and is in stock at Amazon for $20 (was $21).

Rubik's Pulse Cube

$20 (was $21)

When you first pick up the cube, all you'll notice is a mirrored finish on its sides. However, press its center button, and the sides will light up in all the usual Rubik's colors. You've then got 60 seconds to unscramble the puzzle before the lights go off again. Extra time can be added by pressing the logo again. As the timer ticks closer to zero, the cube will begin to rapidly flash.

The cube is intended to help high-level solvers get ready for competition. Once the cube has been scrambled, it'll be impossible to see the orientation of the cube until you press the button and its lights start to glow. That added element of surprise means you'll have to be on your toes and quickly adapt to whatever the cube throws at you.

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You really have to see the cube in action to appreciate how cool (and challenging) it is, so be sure to check out the video below if you're interested in adding the Pulse to your collection:

The Pulse Cube isn't the first challenging version of the 3 x 3 puzzle from Rubik's brand. The Rubik's Impossible Cube has iridescent colors that make the tiles appear as different colors depending on the angle you view them from. It's available for $17.50 (was $20) at Amazon. The Rubik's Phantom Cube is even trickier. Similar to the Pulse Cube, the Phantom starts as a blank slate, only this time all of the tiles are black. Heat from your fingers temporarily reveals tile colors, so you need to work quickly to slot tiles in the correct spots before the colors fade to black. The Rubik's Phantom Cube is on sale for only $9.49 (was $17) at Amazon.