NEC TurboExpress vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare NEC TurboExpress vs Atari Lynx side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
1990 / 12
1989 / 09
System
Soc
HuC6280
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
HuC6280
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
7.16 MHz or 1.79 MHz
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
8-bit
Gpu
2x HuC6270A VDC
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 64 KB VRAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
3.5 inches
Screen Type
TFT active matrix backlit LCD
Backlit LCD
Resolution
336×221 pixels
160 x 102
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Screen Lens
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Power
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries or 6V AC adapter
6 AA batteries
Storage
HuCard
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
External power port
Dimensions
Not specified
Not specified
Weight
Not specified
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
TurboLink
ComLynx port
Video Output
None
Audio Output
3.5mm stereo output jack
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Monophonic
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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