Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Nintendo DS Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Nintendo DS side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2001 / 03
2004 / 11
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
2
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
67.028 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
32-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
4 MB SRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
3.0 inchx2
Screen Type
Reflective TFT LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
240 x 160
256 Ã 192Both screens
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
None
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Face Buttons
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power, Volume slider
Sensors
Microphone
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
850 mAh
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Internal 256 KB serial flash memory
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
148.7 mm x 84.7 mm x 28.9 mm
Weight
140g
275 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
802.11 WiFi
Video Output
None
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Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual StereoFront facing
Features
Rumble
No
â
(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Volume slider
Slider
Brightness Control
No
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Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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