Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Game Boy Color Comparison
Compare Nintendo Switch 2 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
2025
1998 / 10
System
Soc
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Nintendo CPU CGB
Cpu
ARM Cortex-A78C
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
8
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
Gpu
12 SM Ampere GPU
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)
32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
7.9-8.0 inches
2.3 inches
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
TBA
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
TBA
2 AA batteries
Storage
Game cards + digital
Game cartridge
Charge Port
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
External power port
Dimensions
Larger than original Switch
133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm
Weight
TBA
138g
Shell Material
TBA
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
TBA
Game Link Cable, Infrared port
Video Output
None
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack
Speaker
TBA
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
None
Power Control
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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