Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Nintendo Game Boy 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
1989 / 04
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Sharp LR35902
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
4.19 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
8 KB internal SRAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
STN LCD
Resolution
160 x 102
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Power
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
4 AA batteries
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Game cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
None
Dimensions
Not specified
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
Not specified
220g (with batteries)
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
Game Link Cable port
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
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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