Roblox basics

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

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Roblox economy

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

How Roblox Marketplace fees work: the 30% platform cut on avatar items, the 50/10/10/30 split on Limited resales, and the 80 Robux upload fee, explained.

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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What Is RAP in Roblox? Why It's Frozen at February 2025

RAP is Roblox's rolling average of a limited's recent sale prices. The feed behind it stopped recording sales in February 2025 — what RAP still tells you now.

Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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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.

Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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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.

Jul 4, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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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.

Jul 2, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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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.

Jul 1, 2026 · 2 min readRead
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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.

Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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What Are Roblox Limiteds? Limited Items, RAP, and How They Work

Limiteds are Roblox avatar items with a capped supply that you can resell and trade. Here's what makes an item a Limited and what RAP means.

Jun 27, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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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.

Jun 27, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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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.

Jun 27, 2026 · 4 min readRead
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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.

Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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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.

Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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What Is Roblox Premium? The Subscription, Honestly Explained

What is Roblox Premium? A monthly subscription that gives a Robux stipend, trading access, and shop discounts. Here is how it works and when it is worth it.

Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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What Is DevEx (Developer Exchange)? Turning Robux Into Real Money

What is DevEx? The official program that lets Roblox developers cash earned Robux into real money. Here is the rate, the threshold, and who qualifies.

Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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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.

Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min readRead
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How Much Does Robux Cost? Price Tiers and a Quick Table

How much does Robux cost? Around $0.0125 per Robux at the base rate, with bulk and Premium bonuses. Here is a clear price table and how to check any amount.

Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min readRead