How to solve a 4x4 Rubik's cube

So, you've solve the 3x3 and you are looking for the next biggest challenge? Well then the 4x4 is the thing for you.

The 4x4 Revenge is called the Rubik's "revenge" because Erno Rubik wanted to get his "revenge" on everyone who had mastered the 3x3. The Rubik's revenge is more challenging than the 3x3 (I know, its suprising) because the 4x4 doesn't have a designated center piece that is stationary. Since there are 16 pieces per face 16 is an even number, each piece of your Rubik's 4x4 will move independently, and therefore there is no designated center piece. The Rubik's (and EastSheen) 4x4 can be solved by following the following steps in a nutshell.

Now doesn't that sound easy? Once you get the hang of it, it will be pretty simple for you.

The Rubik's 4x4 does have one extra step that can get especially annoying, it is a little thing known as parity.

4x4 parity (shown at left) is when two or more colors seem to be switched and switching them back around would cause the cube to be solved, there are several cases of parity and each one requires an algorithm.

Now, since it is VERY difficult to explain how to solve a cube in text, I have the videos below for you, I hope they help.

Part two (Of three)

Part three (of three)

Hopefully these videos helped you solve the 4x4 Rubik's Revenge, if you still need help there is always the forums!