Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Nintendo Game Boy Light Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Nintendo Game Boy Light 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
1998 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Nintendo CPU MGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
2
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
4.194304 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
2.5 inches
Screen Type
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Resolution
240 x 160
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Standard
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Light switch
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion
2 x AA batteries
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Game Boy cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Dimensions
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
135 x 80 x 27 mm
Weight
142g
138g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Yes
Brightness Control
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Backlight on/off
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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