Nintendo Game Boy vs NEC TurboExpress Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs NEC TurboExpress 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
1990 / 12
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
HuC6280
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
HuC6280
Cpu Cores
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
7.16 MHz or 1.79 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
2x HuC6270A VDC
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
8 KB RAM, 64 KB VRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
STN LCD
TFT active matrix backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
336×221 pixels
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Analogs
Face Buttons
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
6 AA batteries or 6V AC adapter
Storage
Game cartridge
HuCard
Charge Port
None
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Not specified
Weight
220g (with batteries)
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
TurboLink
Video Output
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm stereo output jack
Speaker
Mono
Monophonic
Features
Rumble
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
None
Power Control
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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