Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
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 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
32-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.5 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Resolution
160 x 144
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Standard
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch, Light switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 x AA batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
138g
142g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Volume slider
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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