Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
2
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
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
2.9 inches
Screen Type
Reflective TFT LCD
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Resolution
240 x 160
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch, Light switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
140g
142g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume slider
Volume slider
Brightness Control
No
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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