Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Playdate Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light vs Playdate 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
2022 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Cpu
Sharp SM83
Cortex-M7
Cpu Cores
1
1 Core
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
180 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
â
Gpu Clock Speed
â
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
16 MB
Display
Screen Size
2.5 inches
2.7 inch
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Adafruit SHARP Monochrome Memory Display
Resolution
160 x 144
400 x 240
Ppi
-
Aspect Ratio
5:3
Screen Lens
Standard
Tempered Glass
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Cross
Lower placement
Analogs
None
â
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
2 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
â
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Menu, Power/Sleep, Crank, 3 Axis Accelerometer
Sensors
Microphone, Hall sensor
Hardware
Battery
2 x AA batteries
650 mAh
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
Internal 4 GB eMMC
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm à 0.75mm coaxial connector
USB-C
Bottom facing
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
76 mm x 74 mm x 9 mm
Weight
138g
86 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Tempered Glass
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
WiFi, Bluetooth
Video Output
None
â
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Bottom facing
Speaker
Mono
Single Mono
Front facing
Features
Rumble
No
â
Volume Control
Yes
Menu
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
-
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