Bandai WonderSwan vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance Comparison

Compare Bandai WonderSwan vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
1999 / 03
2001 / 03
Price Range
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System

Soc
NEC V30 MZ
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
NEC V30 MZ
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.072 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
64 KB
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM

Display

Screen Size
2.49 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD
Reflective TFT LCD
Resolution
224×144
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
Yes
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
Multiple configurations for portrait/landscape mode
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
1x AA battery
2 AA batteries
Storage
ROM cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
Dimensions
12.8 x 7.43 x 2.43 cm
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
Weight
96 grams
140g
Shell Material
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
Audio Output
4 PCM channels
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono

Features

Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Brightness Control
No
Power Control
Power switch

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
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