Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro 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 / 09
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
16.78 MHz
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 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Resolution
160 x 102
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Removable faceplates
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
Not specified
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
Weight
Not specified
80g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic and metal
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
Game Boy Micro Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Two-way switch
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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