Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
1
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Resolution
160 x 102
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power
Power switch, Light switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
Not specified
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
Not specified
142g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Volume slider
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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