Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo 3DS Comparison

Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light 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 / 04
2011 / 03

System

Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
ARM11, ARM9
Cpu Cores
1
Dual Core (ARM11) Single Core (ARM9)
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
268 MHz (ARM11) 134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
32-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
128 MB FCRAM

Display

Screen Size
2.5 inches
Top: 3.53 inch Bottom: 3.02 inch
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
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
Standard
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
Digital
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 x AA batteries
1300 mAh
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
134 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm
Weight
138g
235 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Game Link Cable
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Video Output
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual Stereo Front facing

Features

Rumble
No
Volume Control
Yes
Slider
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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