Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo DS Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo DS 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
2004 / 11
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
67.028 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
4 MB SRAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
3.0 inchx2
Screen Type
STN LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
256 Ã 192Both screens
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
â
Face Buttons
A, B
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Power, Volume slider
Sensors
Microphone
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
850 mAh
Storage
Game cartridge
Internal 256 KB serial flash memory
Charge Port
None
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
90 mm à 148 mm à 32 mm
148.7 mm x 84.7 mm x 28.9 mm
Weight
220g (with batteries)
275 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
802.11 WiFi
Video Output
None
â
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual StereoFront facing
Features
Rumble
â
(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Slider
Brightness Control
None
â
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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