Atari Lynx vs SEGA Game Gear Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs SEGA Game Gear 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
1990 / 10
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Custom ASIC
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Zilog Z80
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
3.5 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
3.2 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 102
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
1, 2, Start
Shoulder Buttons
None
None
Extra Buttons
Power
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
6 AA batteries
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
ROM cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
External power port
Dimensions
Not specified
210 x 113 x 38 mm
Weight
Not specified
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
Gear to Gear Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Headphone jack, mono speaker
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Volume dial
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
No
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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