Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo 3DS Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo 3DS 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
2011 / 03
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU CGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
ARM11,
ARM9
Cpu Cores
1
Dual Core (ARM11)
Single Core (ARM9)
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
268 MHz (ARM11)
134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
128 MB FCRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.3 inches
Top: 3.53 inch
Bottom: 3.02 inch
Screen Type
TFT LCD
Top: TN LCD
Bottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
Top: 800 x 240
Bottom: 320 x 240
Ppi
-
Aspect Ratio
Top: 5:3
Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Cross
Lower placement
Analogs
None
Single slider
Upper placement
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
(ZL, ZR with add-on)
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Home, Power, 3D depth slider, Volume slider, Wireless switch
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
1300 mAh
Storage
Game cartridge
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
134 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm
Weight
138g
235 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Video Output
None
❌
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual Stereo
Front facing
Features
Rumble
No
❌
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Slider
Brightness Control
None
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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