Atari Lynx vs Nintendo 3DS XL Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Nintendo 3DS XL 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
2012 / 08
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
ARM11,ARM9
Cpu Cores
1
Dual Core (ARM11)Single Core (ARM9)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
268 MHz (ARM11)134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
128 MB FCRAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
Top: 4.88 inchBottom: 4.18 inch
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 102
Top: 800 x 240Bottom: 320 x 240
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Top: 5:3Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
CrossLower placement
Analogs
None
Single sliderUpper placement
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R(ZL, ZR with add-on)
Extra Buttons
Power
Home, Power, 3D depth slider, Volume slider, Wireless switch
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
1750 mAh
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
Not specified
156 mm x 93 mm x 22 mm
Weight
Not specified
336 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Video Output
None
❌
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Dual StereoFront facing
Features
Rumble
No
❌
Volume Control
Yes
Slider
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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