Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
1989 / 09
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
2
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
3.5 inches
Screen Type
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Backlit LCD
Resolution
240 x 160
160 x 102
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, Option
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Light switch
Power
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
External power port
Dimensions
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Not specified
Weight
142g
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
ComLynx port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Yes
Brightness Control
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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