Atari Lynx vs Xperia Play Comparison
Compare Atari Lynx vs Xperia Play 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
2011 / 04
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Scorpion(Cortex-A8)
Cpu Cores
1
Single Core
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
1.0 GHz - 1.5 GHz
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Qualcomm Adreno 205
Gpu Clock Speed
245 MHz
Ram
64 KB 120ns DRAM
512 MB
Display
Screen Size
3.5 inches
4.0 inch
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
TFTTouchscreen
Resolution
160 x 102
854 x 480
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Tempered Glass
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Separated CrossLower placement
Analogs
None
Dual touchpadsLower placement
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
L1, R1
Extra Buttons
Power
Power, Volume +-, Back, Home, Menu x2, Search
Sensors
Accelerometer, digital compass, front & rear cameras, microphone, proximity
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
1500 mAh
Storage
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Internal 400 MB & External MicroSD
Charge Port
External power port
Micro USB
Dimensions
Not specified
119 mm x 62 mm x 16 mm
Weight
Not specified
175 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Tempered Glass
Connectivity
Connectivity
ComLynx port
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, USB OTG
Video Output
None
Only on developer unit
Audio Output
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Dual StereoRear facing
Features
Rumble
No
✅
Volume Control
Yes
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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