Atari Lynx vs Gizmondo Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Gizmondo side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
1989 / 09
2005 / 03
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Samsung ARM9
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Samsung S3C2440
Cpu Cores
1
1 Core
Cpu Threads
1 Thread
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
400 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
NVIDIA GoForce 3D 4500
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
128 MB SD RAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
2.8 inch
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
160 x 102
320 x 240
Ppi
143 PPI
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Cross Left placement
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
1, 2, 3, 4
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power
Start, Select
Sensors
Array
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
1100 mAh Li-ion
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
SD Card slot
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary
Dimensions
Not specified
127 mm x 76.2 mm x 31.75 mm
Weight
Not specified
220 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
GSM (900/1800/1900), GPRS, Bluetooth
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
✅
Volume Control
Yes
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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