Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo Game Boy Light Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo Game Boy Light 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
1998 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU CGB
Nintendo CPU MGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
4.194304 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.3 inches
2.5 inches
Screen Type
TFT LCD
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Standard
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
2 x AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
Game Boy cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Dimensions
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
135 x 80 x 27 mm
Weight
138g
138g
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
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Yes
Brightness Control
None
Backlight on/off
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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