My very first cube was a 2x2 my husband put in a Christmas stocking for me. Neither of us knew anything about cubing at the time, it was a very basic Rubik's brand, but it got me hooked! I now have a much larger collection of cubes, and of much higher qualities, and yet it hadn't occurred to me to upgrade my 2x2. I'm so glad I finally did! It was a very big WOW moment trying it out for the first time. Making such a huge Leap in quality really puts it into perspective how valuable it is to have a cube that is crisp, slots into place nicely, turns smoothly with control and doesn't jam up. I am so, so, so much faster with it and enjoy it so much more now! The little hard case it comes with is also super satisfying to open. The top splits in half and both sides fold out. Ooo, so fancy, haha ^_^