Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Game Boy Color Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Game Boy Color 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
1998 / 10
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Nintendo CPU CGB
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
2.3 inches
Screen Type
STN LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
2 AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
None
External power port
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
Weight
220g (with batteries)
138g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
None
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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