Roblox basics

What Roblox, Robux, Premium, and the rest of it actually are — explained in plain English.

16 guides in this section

  1. What is the Roblox Marketplace fee? The 30% everyone forgets

    How Roblox Marketplace fees work: the 30% share a creator keeps on an avatar-item sale, the 50/10/10/30 split on Limited resales, and the 80 Robux upload fee.

    Roblox economy · 3 min read

  2. What Is RAP in Roblox? The Legacy Feed That Stopped in 2025

    RAP is Roblox's rolling average of a limited's recent sale prices. A legacy feed many tools read stopped updating in February 2025; the market kept trading.

    Basics · 4 min read

  3. What Are Roblox Badges? Game Badges vs. Roblox Badges, Explained

    Badges are Roblox's achievement system. What game badges are, how they differ from the old Roblox badges, where to see yours, and why some are rare.

    Basics · 4 min read

  4. What Is a Game Pass on Roblox?

    What is a Roblox game pass? A one-time purchase inside an experience that unlocks a permanent perk. Here is how passes differ from developer products.

    Basics · 3 min read

  5. What Is a Private Server on Roblox?

    What is a private, or VIP, server on Roblox? A personal copy of a game you control who joins. Here is how private servers work and what they cost.

    Basics · 3 min read

  6. What Is a Limited U on Roblox?

    A Limited U (Limited Unique) is a collectible item minted in a fixed quantity, with each copy stamped its own serial number.

    Basics · 3 min read

  7. What Is the Headless Head on Roblox?

    The Headless Horseman bundle — the 'headless head' — is one of Roblox's most recognizable status items. Here's why it's expensive and how people get it.

    Basics · 4 min read

  8. What Are Roblox Limiteds? Limited Items, RAP, and How They Work

    Limiteds are Roblox avatar items with a capped supply that players can resell, and trade if Roblox made them. What makes an item a Limited, and what RAP means.

    Basics · 6 min read

  9. What Is a UGC Item on Roblox?

    UGC means user-generated content — avatar items created by community creators, not just Roblox. Here's how they differ from classic catalog items and Limiteds.

    Basics · 5 min read

  10. What Is RAP on Roblox? Recent Average Price, Explained

    RAP stands for Recent Average Price — Roblox's smoothed average of an item's recent sales. Here's what it measures and why it isn't what an item will sell for.

    Basics · 4 min read

  11. How Much Does Robux Cost? Price Tiers and a Quick Table

    How much does Robux cost? Around $0.0125 each at the base rate, less in bulk. A clear price table for every package, and how to check any amount.

    Basics · 3 min read

  12. What Devices Can Play Roblox? PC, Mac, Phones, and Consoles

    What devices can play Roblox? PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Xbox all work, and play together. Here is the full list and what is not supported.

    Basics · 3 min read

  13. What Is DevEx (Developer Exchange)? Turning Robux Into Real Money

    What is DevEx? The official program that turns earned Robux into real money: how the rate and minimum balance work, who qualifies, and where to check the figures.

    Basics · 2 min read

  14. What Is Roblox Premium? The Subscription, Honestly Explained

    What is Roblox Premium? The stipend subscription now closed to new members since April 2026. What legacy subscribers keep, and why canceling is one-way.

    Basics · 4 min read

  15. What Is Roblox? A Plain-English Guide for New Players and Parents

    What is Roblox? It is not one game but a platform holding millions of user-made games. Here is how it works, who builds the games, and how to start.

    Basics · 3 min read

  16. What Is Robux? The Roblox Currency Explained Simply

    What is Robux? It is the virtual currency that powers nearly everything on Roblox. Here is what Robux buys, that it costs real money, and how to value it.

    Basics · 3 min read