Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Playdate Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Advance vs Playdate 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
2022 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cortex-M7
Cpu Cores
2
1 Core
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
180 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
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Gpu Clock Speed
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Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
16 MB
Display
Screen Size
2.9 inches
2.7 inch
Screen Type
Reflective TFT LCD
Adafruit SHARP Monochrome Memory Display
Resolution
240 x 160
400 x 240
Ppi
-
Aspect Ratio
5:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Tempered Glass
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Cross
Lower placement
Analogs
None
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Face Buttons
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
2 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
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Extra Buttons
Power switch
Menu, Power/Sleep, Crank, 3 Axis Accelerometer
Sensors
Microphone, Hall sensor
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
650 mAh
Storage
Game Pak cartridge
Internal 4 GB eMMC
Charge Port
External power port
USB-C
Bottom facing
Dimensions
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
76 mm x 74 mm x 9 mm
Weight
140g
86 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Tempered Glass
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
WiFi, Bluetooth
Video Output
None
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Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Bottom facing
Speaker
Mono
Single Mono
Front facing
Features
Rumble
No
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Volume Control
Volume slider
Menu
Brightness Control
No
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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