Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Switch Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs Nintendo Switch 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
2017 / 03
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Nvidia Tegra X1, Nvidia Tegra X1+ (2019 model)
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
Cortex-A57, Cortex-A53 4x / 4x
Cpu Cores
1
Quad Core (A57) Quad Core (A53 - unused)
Cpu Threads
?
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
1.02 GHz - 1.785 GHz
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Nvidia GM20B (256 Maxwell-based CUDA cores)
Gpu Clock Speed
307.2 - 768 MHz
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
4 GB LPDDR4
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
6.2 inch
Screen Type
STN LCD
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
1280 × 720
Ppi
61.7
?
Aspect Ratio
10:9
16:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Separated Buttons Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
A, B
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L, R, ZL, ZR Vertical
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Home, Capture, Power, Volume +-
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
4310 mAh (15.95 Wh)
Storage
Game cartridge
Internal 32 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Charge Port
None
USB-C
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
173 mm x 102 mm x 14 mm, 238 mm x 102 mm x 14 - 28.5 mm (Joycons attached)
Weight
220g (with batteries)
297 grams, 398 grams (Joycons attached)
Shell Material
Plastic
?
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
802.11ac Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC reader
Video Output
None
USB-C video out
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual Stereo Front facing
Features
Rumble
✅
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
None
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Button
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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