Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Game Boy Light Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Game Boy Light 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 / 04
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Nintendo CPU MGB
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
4.194304 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
2.5 inches
Screen Type
STN LCD
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Standard
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
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 x AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
Game Boy cartridge
Charge Port
None
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
135 x 80 x 27 mm
Weight
220g (with batteries)
138g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Yes
Brightness Control
None
Backlight on/off
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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