Nintendo Game Boy vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Atari Lynx side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
1989 / 04
1989 / 09
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
3.5 inches
Screen Type
STN LCD
Backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 102
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B
A, B, Option
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Power
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
None
External power port
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Not specified
Weight
220g (with batteries)
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
ComLynx port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Yes
Brightness Control
None
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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