Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs SEGA Game Gear Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP vs SEGA Game Gear 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
1990 / 10
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Custom ASIC
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Zilog Z80
Cpu Cores
2
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
3.5 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
3.2 inches
Screen Type
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Backlit LCD
Resolution
240 x 160
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
1, 2, Start
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Light switch
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
ROM cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
External power port
Dimensions
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
210 x 113 x 38 mm
Weight
142g
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Gear to Gear Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Headphone jack, mono speaker
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Volume dial
Brightness Control
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
No
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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