Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo DS Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo DS side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2005 / 09
2004 / 11
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz
67.028 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
32-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
4 MB SRAM
Display
Screen Size
2 inches
3.0 inchx2
Screen Type
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
240 x 160
256 Ã 192Both screens
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Removable faceplates
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
None
â
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Power, Volume slider
Sensors
Microphone
Hardware
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
850 mAh
Storage
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Internal 256 KB serial flash memory
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
148.7 mm x 84.7 mm x 28.9 mm
Weight
80g
275 grams
Shell Material
Plastic and metal
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Boy Micro Game Link Cable
802.11 WiFi
Video Output
None
â
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual StereoFront facing
Features
Rumble
No
â
(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Two-way switch
Slider
Brightness Control
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
â
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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