Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Nintendo Game Boy 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 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
Sharp SM83
Sharp LR35902
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
4.19 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
8 KB internal SRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.5 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
STN LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Standard
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 x AA batteries
4 AA batteries
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
None
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
138g
220g (with batteries)
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
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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