Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Atari Lynx side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
1998 / 10
1989 / 09
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU CGB
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
Sharp SM83
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.3 inches
3.5 inches
Screen Type
TFT LCD
Backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 102
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, Option
Shoulder Buttons
None
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
External power port
External power port
Dimensions
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
Not specified
Weight
138g
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
ComLynx port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Yes
Brightness Control
None
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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