Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
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
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
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, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Power switch, Light switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
80g
142g
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, headphone adapter port
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Two-way switch
Volume slider
Brightness Control
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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