Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance 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
2001 / 03
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
Reflective TFT LCD
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, L, R, Start, Select
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
4 AA batteries
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
None
Dimensions
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
140g
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, stereo headphone jack
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
No
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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