Nintendo 3DS vs SEGA Game Gear Comparison
Compare Nintendo 3DS 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
2011 / 03
1990 / 10
System
Soc
Custom ASIC
Cpu
ARM11,
ARM9
Zilog Z80
Cpu Cores
Dual Core (ARM11)
Single Core (ARM9)
1
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
268 MHz (ARM11)
134 MHz (ARM9)
3.5 MHz
Architecture
ARM
8-bit
Gpu
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
128 MB FCRAM
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
Top: 3.53 inch
Bottom: 3.02 inch
3.2 inches
Screen Type
Top: TN LCD
Bottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Backlit LCD
Resolution
Top: 800 x 240
Bottom: 320 x 240
160 x 144
Ppi
-
Aspect Ratio
Top: 5:3
Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Cross
Lower placement
Digital
Analogs
Single slider
Upper placement
None
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
1, 2, Start
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
(ZL, ZR with add-on)
None
Extra Buttons
Home, Power, 3D depth slider, Volume slider, Wireless switch
Power switch
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone
Hardware
Battery
1300 mAh
6 AA batteries
Storage
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
ROM cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary Port
External power port
Dimensions
134 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm
210 x 113 x 38 mm
Weight
235 grams
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Gear to Gear Cable
Video Output
❌
None
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Headphone jack, mono speaker
Speaker
Dual Stereo
Front facing
Mono
Features
Rumble
❌
No
Volume Control
Slider
Volume dial
Brightness Control
Menu
No
Power Control
Button
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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