Neo Geo Pocket Color vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare Neo Geo Pocket Color vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
System
Soc
Toshiba TLCS900H
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Toshiba TLCS900H
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
1
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
6.144 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
16-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Custom
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
12 KB main RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.7 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
Color LCD
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Resolution
160 x 152
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Micro-switched stick
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Option
Power switch, Light switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
None
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
130 x 80 x 30 mm
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
145g
142g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Link cable port
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in speaker
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Volume slider
Brightness Control
None
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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