Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Color Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Color 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
1998 / 10
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Nintendo CPU CGB
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
2.3 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
160 x 102
160 x 144
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
None
Extra Buttons
Power
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
2 AA batteries
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Game cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
External power port
Dimensions
Not specified
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
Weight
Not specified
138g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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