Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Game Boy Micro 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
2005 / 09
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
16.78 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
2 inches
Screen Type
STN LCD
Backlit LCD with adjustable brightness
Resolution
160 x 144
240 x 160
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Removable faceplates
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Power switch, Volume/Brightness control
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
Game cartridge
Game Boy Advance cartridge
Charge Port
None
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
50 x 101 x 17.2 mm
Weight
220g (with batteries)
80g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic and metal
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
Game Boy Micro 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
Two-way switch
Brightness Control
None
Five levels (using L button + volume switch)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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