How to solve a 2x2x2 (2x2) Rubik's cube using only 2 algorithms Part 1

[lattika123]

Now i gotta look for Plahzma's comment

[speedcuber421]

Nice video

[TheTechVampire]

i love you cube!

[ThePathular]

Pfft, iMovie.

[gerdin100]

lier my dad showed me that way. When you get the white corner up

[Mindstormscreator]

@gerdin100 What did I eve lie about? That I made up this method on my own? I used pieces of other methods to make this efficient one, maybe your dad did too.

[FIFA11MexJugadas]

Subbed

[DameEdithDivine]

Thanks, my friend. I got my first 2x2x2 last night and with your help solved it this morning. Your video did the trick! Thanks again!! --Valerie Elson aka DameEdithDivine.

[SarahWalsh95]

Bloody Hell! When you started to unsolve i thought it was sped up then i heard you speak... wow, you're fast. 

[Mindstormscreator]

@SarahWalsh95 Just takes practice ;)

[mikkkeeeee10]

Guys on ebay i get a 2x2x2 3x3x3 4x4x4 5x5x5 for only 31,72 and they are prette good and they are white they are not make for speedcubing but well for learning it the best i think and then you buy those speedcube for 50 $ each

[beelinetowing1]

i can barely solve a 1x1x1 rubiks cube

[Mindstormscreator]

@beelinetowing1 Don't worry, there's a lot of tutorials for solving them on Youtube, just search for one.

[ULTIMATEGAMER2199]

@sunking456 amazon only takes 3-5 days so its ont like waiting 4 weeks

[MycroDomin]

@Mindstormscreator *cough* thats online *grunt* (i ment buy one like at a store)

[Mindstormscreator]

@MycroDomin Oh, I didn't see the "besides". *facepalm*

It's actually pretty hard to find one in a store, you can only really find those cheap pink and green monkey 2x2's at Toys R Us. I'd just say order online (ebay), you can get a much, much better one than in a store anyway.

[MycroDomin]

where can i buy a 2x2x2 cube besides online? cant seem to find one...

[thedubstep0]

the annoying thing about being slightly colour blind is that i can't easily tell the difference from red and purple on the cub -.-

[crazynickish]

you might wanna not make your solve video so fast most people cant understand it and dont even say people like me because i can easily solve the 2x2 3x3 4x4 tetraminx floppy cube and pyraminx im not offending you im making a suggestion

[Dj510O]

Bet he's asian.

[Mindstormscreator]

@Dj510O Nope ;)

[camsfrost]

If i had a rubiks cube for every pixel in this video i'de have 3 rubiks cubes

nice tutorial though

[Mindstormscreator]

@camsfrost Actually, you'd have 76,800 Rubik's cubes. But yeah, this video wasn't made in that high resolution, but it was all we had back at that summer camp 3 years ago. Thanks for the comment.

[zymurgy8079]

I got a rubrick's brand one at the swapmeet for 1 dollar lol

[Bblgum07]

Great Help!

[Plahzmuh]

get a life

[Mindstormscreator]

@Plahzmuh According to your Youtube channel, it seems like you mostly only play video games, and now you're outright telling me, somebody you don't even know and has helped hundreds of people solve their 2x2x2 Rubik's cube instead of pushing buttons on a controller all day long, to "get a life" ? Do you honestly know how absurd that is? I'm sorry, I just get really offended when people make stupid comments like that. Please don't troll on my videos, thanks.

-Alex

[xxxslayerxxx666]

@Mindstormscreator and he also plays minecraft, lol, that is the crappiest thing i've ever seen, and i thought runescape was bad enough!

[Amer330]

@Mindstormscreator

How long did it took to diss Plahzmuh xd

[theoreticalphysosist]

@Plahzmuh get a brain

[lancslad2009]

i did a 4x4 then only used 2 layers at onces and its the same as a 2x2 =D

[Mindstormscreator]

@lancslad2009 Very commonly done.

[SunKing456]

@lancslad2009

Yea same

I can't find a 2x2 Rubik's cube anywhere and I don't feel like ordering it online and waiting like 4 weeks for it...

[Mindstormscreator]

@SunKing456 You can get one on Amazon for 5 dollars and free 2-day shipping...

[stevennotsawyer]

Thnks alot man! you helped me out a bunch!! way less trying to remeber things than the other methods. youre a badass.

[deeto60464]

r there parities in the 2x2

[Mindstormscreator]

@deeto60464 Generally, no. It really depends what you consider to be a parity; I consider a case that appears occasionally on a cube that is not enforced to be solved in the method that is being used to solve the cube a parity, if that makes any sense.

[jman24351]

I want to break your hands =]

[Ouchpwned575]

You cant show people how to solve rubiks cubes cuz when you scramble them, there in different position

[Mindstormscreator]

@Ouchpwned575 Of course there is not a single move sequence that will solve every cube combination, so yes, you are correct there. But, by learning a method to correctly place the pieces in a puzzle so that the stickers show the same colors on the correct sides is a way to solve any legal position of any twisty puzzle.

[CuberMan2]

if this is to hard then check out the ortega method. check out my video on it. i can get 10 seconds on it and some can get 5 seconds. check it out

[Mindstormscreator]

@CuberMan2 Well, technically, Ortega requires more memorization and commitment to learn than this method.

[CuberMan2]

@Mindstormscreator True but it is faster.

[xvxtobyxvx]

you know 2x2x2 rubik's cubes are meant to be harder than 3x3x3

[Mindstormscreator]

@xvxtobyxvx I don't really think they were meant to be anything more than a money-maker for companies that know puzzle enthusiasts like myself will find pleasure in the classic 2x2x2 cube...

[deluschewitz]

do you know how to solve a 3x3x3? (I know, but Im just wondering if you know)

[Mindstormscreator]

@deluschewitz Of course! A lot of this tutorial is based off of knowledge I have on other twisty puzzles actually, mostly the 3x3x3 though.

[megavoicer]

why are you solving it by the colors it is a bit wrong

[Mindstormscreator]

@megavoicer I really don't understand what you are trying to tell me.

[Ouchpwned575]

@Mindstormscreator In his country, they probably do it by numbers or alphabets

[yodasdad64]

lol it sounds like justin bieber taught me how to solve a 2x2x2 cube

[Mindstormscreator]

@yodasdad64 Haha. I am actually older now than I was back then :)

[yohask]

you got me even more confused

[rshweky9]

its not a 2x2x2 there are only 2 layers its a 2x2

[Mindstormscreator]

@rshweky9 A 2x2 is a two dimensional grid of four squares. A 2x2x2 is a 3D grid of 8 cubes. Thus, the cubes in this puzzle represent that of a 2x2x2, not a 2x2.

[DavoBowRowe]

@Mindstormscreator pwned

[karlremembers]

they make these?

[Mindstormscreator]

@karlremembers Yes, and thousands of other variants on the original Rubik's Cube as well.

[eckomike16]

its a fuckin 2x2x2 how long are u gna scramble the dam thing for

[MasterspongeRP]

ur not cool couse u can solve a 2x2x2 cube.... try a 7x7x7 and see whos pro now

[yogy]

thanks dude solved learned in few min.

[papaslake]

of course its a video camera

[coolguy100ish]

holy shit you're fast at scrambling

[baardi2]

right.... I can solve a 3x3 and almost a 4x4 but not a 2x2.... XD

[airsoftguy85rocks]

lol it's funny how it takes me 30 seconds more to solve this than a Dayan 3 (lingyun) or Guhong 3x3x3

[0Rosina0]

Your algorithm tutorial is gone now. Can you point me to another?

[Mindstormscreator]

@0Rosina0 I am pretty sure I would find one by searching on Youtube for "Rubik's Notation Tutorial". Try it yourself, but if you would like I could make a quick notation tutorial for this video.

[0Rosina0]

@Mindstormscreator I figured it out a little while after posting my comment. It was fairly simple once I thought about it enough. :D I learned how to solve the 3x3x3 rubiks cube through diagrams, so I didn't already know the notations.

Thanks for the tutorial vid and for responding. :)

[kiclonater]

@Mindstormscreator yes please

[kiclonater]

@Mindstormscreator yes please

[1krumba]

at 58 sex there was a guy walking by.

[lalarry7]

where can i get one of those

[Mindstormscreator]

@lalarry7 the TwistyPuzzles website store, Cube4you.com, Walmart.

[Bigshotchunk117]

well i know how to do the 3x3 and i when i first got my 2x2 like 3 days ago i did it its exactly the same as the 3x3 when fixing top layer then doing the corner fixing the only thing is it takes me a while to oriante the corner peices right so then solve it so i'm just looking for tips

[Blakeonacoaster]

OMG U CAN CUT NOW?? seriously dude every editing software can do that... lol

[Mindstormscreator]

@Blakeonacoaster Every editing software can cut, I agree.  Problem was, I wasn't even using an editing software back them ;)

[kiclonater]

@Mindstormscreator yes please

[bluecloe45]

HAX

[TheCloudArts]

i can do 1x1 rubics.

[asddsa76]

@TheCloudArts That would be a flat square :/

[PuniversalMovies]

Dude, if you know how to solve a 3x3x3 is pretty much the same thing lol

[Mindstormscreator]

@PuniversalMovies People wouldn't click on this tutorial if they knew that and/or could do so.

[MrPandaBull]

@Mindstormscreator I know how to do the 3x3x3... and I clicked it :D and 2x2 is even more conufusing then the 3by3!

[RickTheStickman2]

@Mindstormscreator

I did click on this tutorial.

I solve the 3x3x3 in 1:36.

And had absolutely no idea on how to solve the 2x2x2.

[xDoornroosje]

Thnx :D

[tillthegameends]

OMFG! i cant do it that fast!!

[HALOfunnys100]

holy sht you change tht thing fast

[Technoman155]

XD everyone knows the corner algorithim for the first layer it is an algoritim

[orangespidermonkey]

The 'algorithm' is ri di r d

[Mindstormscreator]

@orangespidermonkey not for this method.

[adramirez095]

what kind of cube do u have,is it a rubik's brand cube?

[Mindstormscreator]

@adramirez095 Eastsheen from Mefferts.com

[wctje777]

AAAHHH I am getting so frustrated :P .. I have this K8-ball now for about 5 or 6 years and everytime I see it I want to fix it !! .. But I dont get any of the video's !!

[Mindstormscreator]

@wctje777 just try to think of what it looks like in the solved position and picture those pieces like the pieces in these tutorials.

[wctje777]

@Mindstormscreator I know exactly how its supposed to look like but its just Switching 2 colors and I have no idea how to :P

[Mindstormscreator]

@wctje777 just scramble it again and follow this tutorial. 

[WOWismygameYEAH]

wow.... and i thought a 2x2x2 would be easy.... XD

[guitarwand492075322]

is this the method you use??

[Mindstormscreator]

@guitarwand492075322 No.

[bj4life1234]

one of the best ones great job

[TheBloodfire]

Holy SH*T how old r you here? o.o

[Mindstormscreator]

@TheBloodfire younger than i am now :P

[sindbavids1]

omfg i got a mini cube at home and i just need to make 2 corners shitch positions they are side to side btw please help me!

[randomcheesecake555]

Can a 4x4x4 be used as  2x2x2?

[Flaggerward]

@randomcheesecake555 yes it can be used as a 2x2x2 just when you scramble it turn 2 layers at a time =)

[TheColinEversdijk]

u never mentioned any algorithms

[Mindstormscreator]

@TheColinEversdijk watch part 2

[tucks27]

i can solve the 3x3x3 in 59 secs that is my best time i know someone who is a mate of mine that can do it in 21 secs but he is crazy lol

[jeffacake96]

man ur well good at the rubik's mini cube! nice tutorial btw!

[Xarbrooklynboy91]

that rubix cube looks like its gonna break

[wcmaster776]

cool thnx it helped

[SogMosee]

I was watching dan brown videos and got 2 layers correct... I even know how to do 2 layers without help but the last layer i dont get at all. Im using 3x3x3 cube. wtf?!?!? How do you solve it in 20 secs?!?!?!/!?!?!?

[Mindstormscreator]

search for a tutorial it should come easy

[Tiriran]

its quite simple. first, complete the second layer. then do the algorithm F, R, U, R', U', F' over and over until u have the blue cross on top. to orient the blue cross do R, U, R', U', R, 2U, R'.after that, do the algorithm U, R, U', L', U', R', L until u have all the blue corners in the correct spot. Then perform the algorithm R', D, R, D' over and over until your first corner is in the correct spot.

[LepriKon15]

like the video but suggest slowing down when moving the cube so people can see it easier

[Bartscool1]

i can solve a 3x3x3 in 20 seconds

[00DrCRazy00]

wow that small rubiks cube has got to be easy if its not for you then idk

[awesomemememe]

i live near germantown! I live in montgomery county

[lordisucks]

i solved it in 17 sec today!!!

[casinoer]

i can solve a 3x3x3 on 1:27

[Mindstormscreator]

cool, i can solve a 3x3x3 in 0.25 :D

[mattboy1152]

Question: Is your 2x2x2 a rebuilt 3x3x3? I noticed how well it cuts corners and I just saw a tutorial on how to do that.

[Mindstormscreator]

no, it is an eastsheen 2x2, but that is possible

[superpro100]

i can solve 2x2x2 in 5 seconds. The answer is 8. XD 4x4x4 in 15 seconds, 64

[Hofner730]

i can solve,

2x2x2, 6 second

4x4x4, 12 second

[Mindstormscreator]

im sorry, but solving a fully scrambled 4x4x4 in 12 seconds is nearly impossible, and if you did, you would have an UWR and later an OWR

[Hofner730]

but someone solve it in 9 second.

[Mindstormscreator]

um,where?

[Hofner730]

rubiks cube record. type on search

[hishmeh666]

@Hofner730 yah and some1 did it in 3 search good on utube

[the5thFallenAngel]

good for you. in what way is this info of any value to me?

[theanimator08]

as if

[lubeacube]

wow i live in england and i would love to go to summer camp!

[nerdalert12345]

the purple is *very* annoying

[hailz411]

same :) just bought me 2x2x2 this morning

[MaxikingNimero]

now you got a craker polly?

[ITAGit]

my brain hurtz

[lobstervids]

cool vid

[imthemasteratbod8]

i can to im getting a 5x5x5 and i need to get one algrethimg thing

[CrazyCakey]

I can solve a 2x2x2, 3x3x3, and a 4x4x4. Working towards the 5x5x5 cube now!

[c0ddlefl0p]

whoa, you can move that fast!

[jonathanmellqvist2]

I dont't get the white layer. What am I going to do if my cube does'nt look like yours?

[Mindstormscreator]

just solve whatever layer is opposite your yellow layer

[MrBrianintokyo]

he recorded this at gay camp

[Mindstormscreator]

the comp was actually quite fun....

[Maper555]

its not that hard i dont see how hard it is...you would think that it could take 10 seconds lol

[gul11and]

i got a miniature one

a keyring its soo bloody cute

[pierceme1]

if you cant solve a 2 by 2 you might want to jump off a bridge, get that kinda dna out of the gene pool

[ethan35t]

ok when you said you figured that thing out yourself i was like XD that trick is like always selffound XD even with 3^3 cubes XD btw where can i get a good 2^2 ?

[rochisus]

How can i make my 2x2x2 rubiks cube that fast can ypu tell me plzz :)

[Mindstormscreator]

well, first of all, use it a lot, second, spray lubricnt in it

[agus9507]

mmm.. you're a good scrambler

[mmi512]

Hey peoples check this guy out

thehalorubikscube101

[Keryukal1234]

it to difficult that way, its easier to make a white field and than use the algorytthm

R'FR'BBRF'R'BBRR then the layer is done. And BTW, if you've allraedy solved the 3x3x3 this would be no problem without instructions, sorry for bad English.

[TGGeko]

yea, I can see the same algorithm in the 3^3being used in the 2^3

[6Heada6Man6]

No algorithims? He just told what to do.....He didnt say the algorithms he used.

[chaddytbh]

WAW 2x2x2 is hard dude i can solve a 4x4x4 and in middle of 5x5x5 dw ull catch on to 3x3x3

[Mekdod]

that advise is from pogobat \/ \/

[Mindstormscreator]

well thanks, but i dont use this method actually

[Mekdod]

2 get the white layer, use right inverted (right side counterclockwise) down inverted (down side counter clockwise) right (right side clockwise) down (down side clockwise) enough times until it flips up

[Savethemusic2]

nice. thanks. good job man, i liked it.

[angiepb2007]

where can you get a 2 by 2 rubik's cube?

[HKtutorials]

ebay

[thomasandjoshua]

i was solvin my friends 2x2 and it had parity just like when i am solving my 4x4

[YTR0009]

wow... rarely seen a female teaching cube solving... erm nice though:D will be recommended

[Mindstormscreator]

im not a girl :)

[drummergarth]

haha wow. its okay man, we all hit puberty sometime

[monkeyboy635]

ouch

[1peaceout89]

are you positive???? lol jk jk hey couldn't you also do R' D' R D

[yohoat9]

its harder to do a 2x2x2 than a 3x3x3!!!!

I can do a 3x3x3 in about a minute, (if you dont believe me, dare me to upload a video of it) but i cant solve a 2x2x2 for the life of me

[Mindstormscreator]

Yes, there was a time when I couldn't solve a 2x2x2 and could solve a 3x3x3. BTW, my record time for 3x3x3 is twenty seconds xD

[mikecute7]

ohhh.... its like solving the ends of a 3x3x3 rubiks cube...

[llmunoz8282]

not true she is actually a good teacher

[segregationdontexist]

youre a terrible teacher fella.

[Elvisgirlfan402]

DANG DUDE!!! un scaramle is slowy

[FredChipNacho]

That's pretty good. Although those all are algorithms, you just happened to find them yourself. I'm going to tell someone about this - he says these are really hard, and yet he does a 3x3x3 in about a minute.

[kzra123]

um i find it easier to do right inverted down inverted right down

[rubiks12210]

where can I get one of these?