Nintendo Game Boy vs SEGA Game Gear Comparison
Compare Nintendo Game Boy vs SEGA Game Gear 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
1990 / 10
System
Soc
Custom Sharp LR35902
Custom ASIC
Cpu
Sharp LR35902
Zilog Z80
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.19 MHz
3.5 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB internal SRAM
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
2.6 inches
3.2 inches
Screen Type
STN LCD
Backlit LCD
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
61.7
Aspect Ratio
10:9
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B
1, 2, Start
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Start, Select
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
4 AA batteries
6 AA batteries
Storage
Game cartridge
ROM cartridge
Charge Port
None
External power port
Dimensions
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
210 x 113 x 38 mm
Weight
220g (with batteries)
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Game Link Cable port
Gear to Gear Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Headphone jack, mono speaker
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Volume dial
Brightness Control
None
No
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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