Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Nintendo Game Boy 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 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Sharp LR35902
Cpu Cores
2
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
4.19 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
8 KB internal SRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
STN LCD
Resolution
240 x 160
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Light switch
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion
4 AA batteries
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
None
Dimensions
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
142g
220g (with batteries)
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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