Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Color Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Color 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
1998 / 10
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Nintendo CPU CGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.5 inches
2.3 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
TFT LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
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
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 x AA batteries
2 AA batteries
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
External power port
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
Weight
138g
138g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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