Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Playdate Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Playdate 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
2022 / 04
System
Soc
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
ARM7TDMI
Cortex-M7
Cpu Cores
1
1 Core
Cpu Threads
-
Cpu Clock Speed
16.78 MHz
180 MHz
Architecture
32-bit
ARM
Gpu
Picture Processing Unit
â
Gpu Clock Speed
â
Ram
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
16 MB
Display
Screen Size
2 inches
2.7 inch
Screen Type
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Adafruit SHARP Monochrome Memory Display
Resolution
240 x 160
400 x 240
Ppi
-
Aspect Ratio
5:3
Screen Lens
Removable faceplates
Tempered Glass
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Cross
Lower placement
Analogs
None
â
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
2 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
â
Extra Buttons
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Menu, Power/Sleep, Crank, 3 Axis Accelerometer
Sensors
Microphone, Hall sensor
Hardware
Battery
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
650 mAh
Storage
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Internal 4 GB eMMC
Charge Port
Proprietary charging port
USB-C
Bottom facing
Dimensions
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
76 mm x 74 mm x 9 mm
Weight
80g
86 grams
Shell Material
Plastic and metal
Tempered Glass
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Boy Micro Game Link Cable
WiFi, Bluetooth
Video Output
None
â
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Bottom facing
Speaker
Mono
Single Mono
Front facing
Features
Rumble
No
â
Volume Control
Two-way switch
Menu
Brightness Control
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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