Katarzyna Petru
TCL has finally released for sale its unusual, Rubik's-cube portable projector, which debuted at CES 2025 and immediately captured the attention of the tech world. Its secret? Two modules connected by a hinge that rotates over 90°, allowing the image to be set in practically any direction without tripods or additional mounts – “twist and play” in the literal sense. PlayCube is different from all known “square” projectors: the projection system part and the speaker/battery part can rotate individually, making it incredibly easy and natural to position the image on a wall or ceiling.
What features can we expect?
Inside, we find Full HD (1080p), support for 4K content, Google TV with Netflix, Prime Video and other apps, as well as automatic image adjustment and autofocus. The projector weighs less than ~1.3 kg and has a built-in battery lasting up to ~3 hours, which can be quickly recharged in 30 minutes for an additional hour of playback. Brightness at around ~750 ISO lumens makes the PlayCube perform excellently at night and in dimly lit environments, although in full daylight, maximum 150-inch images may be less intense.
When and where to buy PlayCube
USA – the model is already officially available and sold, among others, through Amazon, at a price of ~$799 USD.
United Kingdom – PlayCube is now on sale, with a standard price of £799.99 GBP.
Europe (general) – the device appeared with partners in June/September 2025, and for example, in Germany and other EU countries, it launched from 5 September 2025. So far, there is no official information on the official Polish premiere – it will likely start in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, although the exact date has not yet been confirmed(… but it is also set to arrive in PL).
Australia – there is still no official date or local price, but TCL confirms global distribution in APAC markets, so the launch should take place in 2026.
TCL PlayCube Pricing Table
Region / Currency | Local Price |
|---|---|
USA | $799 USD |
UK | £799.99 GBP |
Europe (EU) | €799 EUR (official launch price in DE) |
Poland | ~ 3,900–4,300 PLN |
Australia | — (unknown) |
* Currency conversions are approximate and depend on current exchange rates and the pricing policy of importers/partners.
TCL PlayCube is a device that disrupts the category of portable projectors: with its rotating module, full Android/Google TV, and genuinely solid brightness in a compact form, it is one of the most interesting "big screens in a small package" available on the market today. Its global availability continues to expand – in the USA and UK available now, in Europe from September 2025, and it should be arriving on the Polish and Australian market in the coming months.
