How does a 2x2 Rubik’s Cube work?

The 2x2 Rubik’s Cube has an interesting mechanism on the inside. Let’s see how it works! Get your 2x2 Rubik’s Cube here: Other puzzles mentioned in this video: 3x3 Rubik’s Cube: Pyramid: Megaminx: Tower Cube: UFO: 4x4: 5x5: The cube works by a sphere in the very center that has several curved panels coming off it. This sphere is attached to one of the corner pieces. The other seven corner pieces have plastic extending outwards that slide in between the curved panels on the sphere. There are several variations of the 2x2 mechanism - your 2x2 cube might have a different mechanism.