Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Micro 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
2005 / 09
1989 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
ARM7TDMI
Sharp LR35902
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz
4.19 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
8-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
8 KB internal SRAM
Display
Screen Size
2 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
STN LCD
Resolution
240 x 160
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Removable faceplates
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
4 AA batteries
Storage
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
None
Dimensions
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
80g
220g (with batteries)
Shell Material
Plastic and metal
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Boy Micro 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
Two-way switch
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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