Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance 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
2001 / 03
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
1
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
32-bit
32-bit
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Reflective TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 160
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Removable faceplates
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
A, B, L, R, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
2 AA batteries
Storage
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
External power port
Dimensions
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
82 x 144.5 x 24.5 mm
Weight
80g
140g
Shell Material
Plastic and metal
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Boy Micro Game Link Cable
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Two-way switch
Volume slider
Brightness Control
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
No
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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