Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light 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 / 04
1989 / 09
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
Sharp SM83
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.5 inches
3.5 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 102
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Standard
Controls
D Pad
Digital
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 x AA batteries
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
External power port
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
Not specified
Weight
138g
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
ComLynx port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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