Nintendo Game Boy Light vs SEGA Game Gear Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Light vs SEGA Game Gear 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
1990 / 10
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU MGB
Custom ASIC
Cpu
Sharp SM83
Zilog Z80
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 MHz
3.5 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.5 inches
3.2 inches
Screen Type
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Standard
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
1, 2, Start
Shoulder Buttons
None
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
2 x AA batteries
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game Boy cartridge
ROM cartridge
Charge Port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
External power port
Dimensions
135 x 80 x 27 mm
210 x 113 x 38 mm
Weight
138g
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable
Gear to Gear Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Headphone jack, mono speaker
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Yes
Volume dial
Brightness Control
Backlight on/off
No
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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