Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo Switch Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Color vs Nintendo Switch 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
2017 / 03
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU CGB
Nvidia Tegra X1, Nvidia Tegra X1+ (2019 model)
Cpu
Sharp SM83
Cortex-A57, Cortex-A53 4x / 4x
Cpu Cores
1
Quad Core (A57) Quad Core (A53 - unused)
Cpu Threads
?
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
1.02 GHz - 1.785 GHz
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell-based CUDA cores)
Gpu Clock Speed
307.2 - 768 MHz
Ram
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
4 GB LPDDR4
Display
Screen Size
2.3 inches
6.2 inch
Screen Type
TFT LCD
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
1280 × 720
Ppi
?
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Separated Buttons Lower placement
Analogs
None
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R, ZL, ZR Vertical
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Home, Capture, Power, Volume +-
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 AA batteries
4310 mAh (15.95 Wh)
Storage
Game cartridge
Internal 32 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Charge Port
External power port
USB-C
Dimensions
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
173 mm x 102 mm x 14 mm, 238 mm x 102 mm x 14 - 28.5 mm (Joycons attached)
Weight
138g
297 grams, 398 grams (Joycons attached)
Shell Material
Plastic
?
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC reader
Video Output
None
USB-C video out
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
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
None
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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