Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo 2DS Comparison

Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo 2DS 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
2013 / 10
Price Range
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System

Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
ARM11,ARM9
Cpu Cores
1
Dual Core (ARM11)Single Core (ARM9)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
268 MHz (ARM11)134 MHz (ARM9)
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Digital Media Professionals PICA200
Gpu Clock Speed
268 MHz
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
128 MB FCRAM

Display

Screen Size
2.6 inches
Top: 3.53 inchBottom: 3.02 inch
Screen Type
STN LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
Top: 400 x 240Bottom: 320 x 240
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Top: 5:3Bottom: 4:3
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
Digital
CrossLower placement
Analogs
Single sliderUpper placement
Face Buttons
A, B
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Home, Power, Sleep switch, Volume slider
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Front & dual rear cameras, microphone

Hardware

Battery
4 AA batteries
1300 mAh
Storage
Game cartridge
Internal 1 GB & External SD/SDHC
Charge Port
None
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
144 mm x 127 mm x 20.3 mm
Weight
220g (with batteries)
260 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
802.11b/g WiFi, IR transceiver, NFC reader
Video Output
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Single MonoFront facing

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Slider
Brightness Control
None
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
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