Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro 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
2005 / 09
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
16.78 MHz
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 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Resolution
160 x 144
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Standard
Removable faceplates
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 x AA batteries
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
Weight
138g
80g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic and metal
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Boy Micro Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Two-way switch
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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