Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance 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
2001 / 03
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU CGB
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
1
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.3 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
TFT LCD
Reflective TFT LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
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, Start, Select
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
2 AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
External power port
Dimensions
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
Weight
138g
140g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Volume slider
Brightness Control
None
No
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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