Nintendo DSi vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare Nintendo DSi 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
2009 / 04
1989 / 09
System
Soc
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
133 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
ARM
8-bit
Gpu
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
16 MB PSRAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
3.25 inchx2
3.5 inches
Screen Type
Top: TFT LCDBottom: TFT LCD Touchscreen
Backlit LCD
Resolution
256 × 192Both screens
160 x 102
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
CrossUpper placement
Digital
Analogs
❌
None
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
A, B, Option
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
None
Extra Buttons
Power, Volume +-
Power
Sensors
Microphone, Front & rear cameras
Hardware
Battery
840 mAh
6 AA batteries
Storage
Internal 256 MB NAND flash memory,External SD/SDHC card slot
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
Proprietary Port
External power port
Dimensions
137 mm x 74.9 mm x 18.9 mm
Not specified
Weight
214 grams
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
802.11b/g WiFi
ComLynx port
Video Output
❌
None
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Dual StereoFront facing
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
✅(With Rumble Pak)
No
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Yes
Brightness Control
Menu
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Button
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
-
