Atari Lynx vs Nintendo DS Lite Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Nintendo DS Lite 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
2006 / 06
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
67.028 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
4 MB SRAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
3.12 inchx2
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 102
256 × 192Both screens
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
None
❌
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power
Volume slider
Sensors
Microphone
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
1000 mAh
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Internal 256 KB serial flash memory
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
Not specified
133 mm x 73.9 mm x 21.5 mm
Weight
Not specified
218 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
802.11 WiFi
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
✅(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Yes
Slider
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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