Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro 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
2005 / 09
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
2
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
16.78 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
2 inches
Screen Type
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Resolution
240 x 160
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Removable faceplates
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
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Light switch
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
Weight
142g
80g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic and metal
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Boy Micro 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
Two-way switch
Brightness Control
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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