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{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|If you think trapping yourself is going to make me stop testing, you're sorely mistaken; here's another cube.|sound=GLaDOS_sp_a2_future_starter01.wav}}
{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|If you think trapping yourself is going to make me stop testing, you're sorely mistaken; here's another cube.|sound=GLaDOS_sp_a2_future_starter01.wav}}
[[File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|right|250px]]
[[File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|right|250px]]
'''Cubes''' are common testing elements throughout the ''Portal'' series.
'''Cubes''' are common testing elements throughout the ''Portal'' series. They are commonly used to press [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|Buttons]], disable [[Turrets]], or redirect [[Laser]]s.


== Cubes ==
== Cubes ==
=== Weighted Storage Cube ===
=== Weighted Storage Cube ===
[[File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|left|100px]]
[[File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|right|100px]]


The '''Weighted Storage Cube''' was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'' however, the cube is given a blue ring in the center instead of a blue cross, and can turn yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|Super Button]].
The '''Weighted Storage Cube''' was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'' however, the cube is given a blue ring in the center instead of a blue cross, and can turn yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|Super Button]].
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=== Edgeless Safety Cube ===
=== Edgeless Safety Cube ===
[[File:ESC.png|left|100px]]
[[File:ESC.png|right|100px]]


The '''Edgeless Safety Cube''' was officially introduced in ''Portal 2'', where it is used only in the [[Cooperative Testing Initiative|co-op]] campaign. However, it also appears once in the single-player campaign as garbage. The entire name is given out of irony, however it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.
The '''Edgeless Safety Cube''' was officially introduced in ''Portal 2'', where it is used only in the [[Cooperative Testing Initiative|co-op]] campaign. However, it also appears once in the single-player campaign as garbage. The entire name is given out of irony, however it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.
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The '''Discouragement Redirection Cube''' was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] to other places or through [[portals]] if necessary. However, the cube has a second use as a Weighted Storage Cube, as it can be used to activate the Heavy-Duty Super Button.{{Clr}}
The '''Discouragement Redirection Cube''' was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] to other places or through [[portals]] if necessary. However, the cube has a second use as a Weighted Storage Cube, as it can be used to activate the Heavy-Duty Super Button.{{Clr}}
=== Scalable Cube ===
[[File:Scalable_Cube.png|left|100px]]
The '''Scalable Cube''' is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 Sixense MotionPack DLC|Portal 2 Sixense DLC]] Test Chambers. The only way to scale the Cube is with the [http://www.razerzone.com/minisite/hydra Razer Hydra] Controllers, a feature supported by the [[Handheld Portal Device|Portal Gun]] in the DLC. The size of the Cube changes simultaneously with its mass. The Scalable Cube can be used to build bridges between gaps or to crush [[Turrets]].
{{Clr}}
=== Contraption Cube ===
[[File:Portal_2_-_Contraption_Cube.png|right|100px]]
The '''Contraption Cube''' is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 - Education Version]] [[Puzzle Creator]]. It has adjustable mass, friction and elasticity. The minimum mass is 1kg, maximum mass is  85kg. There are 5 levels for friction: frictionless, slippery, normal, sticky and very sticky.  There are also 5 levels for elasticity: no rebound, slight rebound, normal, bouncy, very bouncy. The default settings for the Contraption Cube are 40kg, frictionless, and no rebound. Different settings cause the cube to take on slightly different appearances.
{{Clr}}


=== Frankenturret ===
=== Frankenturret ===
{{Spoiler|[[File:Portal2_MonsterTurret_b.png|left|100px]]}}
{{Spoiler|[[File:Portal2_MonsterTurret_b.png|right|100px]]}}
{{Main|Turrets#Frankenturret|l1=Turrets}}
{{Main|Turrets#Frankenturret|l1=Turrets}}


{{spoiler|'''Frankenturrets''' are bizarre [[Turrets#Sentry Turret|Sentry Turret]]-[[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]] hybrids created by [[Wheatley]] in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are present in the single-player chapters, ''The Itch'' and ''The Part Where He Kills You''.}}
'''Frankenturrets''' are bizarre [[Turrets#Sentry Turret|Sentry Turret]]-[[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]] hybrids {{spoiler|created by [[Wheatley]] in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are present in the single-player chapters, ''The Itch'' and ''The Part Where He Kills You''.}}


{{spoiler|Frankenturrets do not speak, and instead emits incomprehensible chirping sounds. They act as Wheatley's replacement for Storage Cubes, their only difference being that Frankenturrets will hop around aimlessly while not placed on a button. When picked up by [[Chell]], they retract their legs inside their cubes. If they fall over on their sides or upside down, they will wave their legs trying to get up.}}
Frankenturrets do not speak, and instead emits incomprehensible chirping sounds. {{spoiler|They act as Wheatley's replacement for Storage Cubes, but their behavior is different.}} Frankenturrets will hop around aimlessly while not placed on a button. When picked up by [[Chell]], they retract their legs inside their cubes. If they fall over on their sides or upside down, they will wave their legs trying to get up.
{{Clr}}
{{Clr}}


== Receptacles ==
=== Scalable Cube ===
=== Heavy Duty Super Button ===
[[File:Scalable_Cube.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Portal 2 Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button.png|left|100px]]
{{Main|Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|l1=Super Button}}


The '''Heavy Duty Super Button''' is a receptacle that can be triggered by the weights of player characters, [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]]s, [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]]s, and [[#Frankenturret|Frankenturret]]s. The button was introduced in ''Portal'' and remained prevalent in ''Portal 2''.
The '''Scalable Cube''' is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 Sixense MotionPack DLC|Portal 2 Sixense DLC]] Test Chambers. The only way to scale the Cube is with the [http://www.razerzone.com/minisite/hydra Razer Hydra] Controllers, a feature supported by the [[Handheld Portal Device|Portal Gun]] in the DLC. The size of the Cube changes simultaneously with its mass. The Scalable Cube can be used to build bridges between gaps or to crush [[Turrets]].
 
An older prototype variant from the 50-70s era of the Super Buttons can be seen in the ''Portal 2'' single-player chapters ''The Fall'' and ''The Reunion''.
 
=== Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle ===
[[File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|right|100px]]
 
'''Weighted Storage Cube Receptacles''', as obvious by its name, serves as a receptacle only for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]]s. This receptacle is only present in the co-op campaign of ''Portal 2''.
 
The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for test subjects to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the weight of test subjects or any other objects being placed upon it.
{{Clr}}
{{Clr}}


=== Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle ===
=== Contraption Cube ===
[[File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|left|100px]]
[[File:Portal_2_-_Contraption_Cube.png|right|100px]]
{{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle}}
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed.


Edgeless Safety Cubes and their receptacles only appear as testing elements in the game's cooperative campaign.
The '''Contraption Cube''' is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 - Education Version]] [[Puzzle Creator]]. It has adjustable mass, friction and elasticity. The minimum mass is 1kg, maximum mass is  85kg. There are 5 levels for friction: frictionless, slippery, normal, sticky and very sticky.  There are also 5 levels for elasticity: no rebound, slight rebound, normal, bouncy, very bouncy. The default settings for the Contraption Cube are 40kg, frictionless, and no rebound. Different settings cause the cube to take on slightly different appearances.
{{Clr}}
 
=== Contraption Cube Receptacle ===
[[File:Contraption_Cube_Receptacle.png|right|150px]]
 
The Contraption Cube Receptacle is exclusively featured in the [[Portal 2 - Education Version|educational version of Portal 2]]. Even though it is designed for the [[Cube#Contraption Cube|Contraption Cube]], the Receptacle will not recognize the Contraption Cube and won't activate any puzzle elements which are connected with it. Additionally, it appears entirely black in-game, when the model itself has different colors.
{{Clr}}
{{Clr}}


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|File:Portal Companion Cube.png|Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:Portal Companion Cube.png|Weighted Companion Cube.
|File:Portal Sphere.png|A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.
|File:Portal Sphere.png|A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.
|File:Portal 1 floor button.png|A Heavy Duty Super Button.
|File:StillAlive skull cube.png|[[Unused content#Portal: Still Alive|Unused "skull" cube]] found in the files of [[Portal: Still Alive]].
|File:StillAlive skull cube.png|[[Unused content#Portal: Still Alive|Unused "skull" cube]] found in the files of [[Portal: Still Alive]].
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|File:ESC.png|Edgeless Safety Cube.
|File:ESC.png|Edgeless Safety Cube.
|File:138px-Edgeless_Safety_Cube_yellow.jpg|Edgeless Safety Cube, activated.
|File:138px-Edgeless_Safety_Cube_yellow.jpg|Edgeless Safety Cube, activated.
|File:Portal 2 Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button.png|The Heavy Duty Super Button.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.
|File:Contraption_Cube_Receptacle.png|Contraption Cube Receptacle.
|File:ContraptionCube Error.png|A [[Cube#Contraption Cube|Contraption Cube]] activating a bugged [[Cube#Contraption Cube Receptacle|Receptacle]], not opening the connected Door
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle active.png|Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.
|File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel.
|File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel.
|File:Propulsion Gel Cube.png|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel.
|File:Propulsion Gel Cube.png|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel.

Revision as of 01:24, 24 August 2017

If you think trapping yourself is going to make me stop testing, you're sorely mistaken; here's another cube.
GLaDOS
Portal1 StorageCube.png

Cubes are common testing elements throughout the Portal series. They are commonly used to press Buttons, disable Turrets, or redirect Lasers.

Cubes

Weighted Storage Cube

Portal2 StorageCube.png

The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in Portal, and remains prevalent in Portal 2. In Portal 2 however, the cube is given a blue ring in the center instead of a blue cross, and can turn yellow when placed upon a Super Button.

Weighted Companion Cube

Companion Cube.png
Main article: Weighted Companion Cube

The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in Portal, and remains prevalent in Portal 2. Similar to the Weighted Storage Cube, the Companion Cube possesses a different design in Portal 2. The Cube functions in the same way as a Weighted Storage Cube, being differentiated to encourage test subjects to feel attached to the Cube. A feature to the new Companion Cube in Portal 2 is that it is able to sing.

Edgeless Safety Cube

ESC.png

The Edgeless Safety Cube was officially introduced in Portal 2, where it is used only in the co-op campaign. However, it also appears once in the single-player campaign as garbage. The entire name is given out of irony, however it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.

The Edgeless Safety Cube did have an appearance in a Portal Challenge Map, however it did not have a notable name and also did not have an accompanying receptacle, thus is not widely considered to have its first appearence until Portal 2.

This Item appears in Chapter 2 chamber 6, while GLaDOS is cleaning out the cube dispenser, where 2 of them fall out amongst other garbage.

Discouragement Redirection Cube

Portal2 ReflectionCube.png
Main article: Discouragement Redirection Cube

The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in Portal 2. Its main purpose is to redirect the Thermal Discouragement Beam to other places or through portals if necessary. However, the cube has a second use as a Weighted Storage Cube, as it can be used to activate the Heavy-Duty Super Button.

Frankenturret

Portal2 MonsterTurret b.png
Main article: Turrets

Frankenturrets are bizarre Sentry Turret-Weighted Storage Cube hybrids created by Wheatley in order to complete test chambers when he had no test subjects. They are present in the single-player chapters, The Itch and The Part Where He Kills You.

Frankenturrets do not speak, and instead emits incomprehensible chirping sounds. They act as Wheatley's replacement for Storage Cubes, but their behavior is different. Frankenturrets will hop around aimlessly while not placed on a button. When picked up by Chell, they retract their legs inside their cubes. If they fall over on their sides or upside down, they will wave their legs trying to get up.

Scalable Cube

Scalable Cube.png

The Scalable Cube is exclusively featured in the Portal 2 Sixense DLC Test Chambers. The only way to scale the Cube is with the Razer Hydra Controllers, a feature supported by the Portal Gun in the DLC. The size of the Cube changes simultaneously with its mass. The Scalable Cube can be used to build bridges between gaps or to crush Turrets.

Contraption Cube

Portal 2 - Contraption Cube.png

The Contraption Cube is exclusively featured in the Portal 2 - Education Version Puzzle Creator. It has adjustable mass, friction and elasticity. The minimum mass is 1kg, maximum mass is 85kg. There are 5 levels for friction: frictionless, slippery, normal, sticky and very sticky. There are also 5 levels for elasticity: no rebound, slight rebound, normal, bouncy, very bouncy. The default settings for the Contraption Cube are 40kg, frictionless, and no rebound. Different settings cause the cube to take on slightly different appearances.

Related achievements

Portal

Fratricide
Fratricide
Do whatever it takes to survive.

Portal 2

Drop Box
Drop Box
Place a cube on a button without touching the cube
Preservation of Mass
Preservation of Mass
Break the rules in Test Chamber 07
Schrodinger's Catch
Schrodinger's Catch
Catch a blue-painted box before it touches the ground
Iron Grip
Iron Grip
Never lose a cube in Chamber 6 of the Mass and Velocity co-op course
Party of Three
Party of Three
Find the hidden companion cube in co-op test chamber
Talent Show
Talent Show
Never lose a cube in Chamber 6 of the Mobility Gels co-op course

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Portal 2

See also: Portal 2