SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo DS Lite Comparison

Compare SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo DS Lite side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
1990 / 10
2006 / 06
Price Range
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System

Soc
Custom ASIC
Cpu
Zilog Z80
ARM946E-S, ARM7TDMI
Cpu Cores
1
Single Core (ARM946E-S)Single Core (ARM7TDMI)
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.5 MHz
67.028 MHz (ARM946E-S)33.514 MHz (ARM7TDMI)
Architecture
8-bit
ARM
Gpu
VDP (Video Display Processor)
2D Graphics Engine, 3D Graphics Engine
Gpu Clock Speed
N/A
Ram
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
4 MB SRAM

Display

Screen Size
3.2 inches
3.12 inchx2
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Top: TN LCDBottom: TN LCD Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
256 × 192Both screens
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
4:3Both screens
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic

Controls

D Pad
Digital
CrossUpper placement
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
1, 2, Start
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Volume slider
Sensors
Microphone

Hardware

Battery
6 AA batteries
1000 mAh
Storage
ROM cartridge
Internal 256 KB serial flash memory
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary Port
Dimensions
210 x 113 x 38 mm
133 mm x 73.9 mm x 21.5 mm
Weight
Not specified
218 grams
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Gear to Gear Cable
802.11 WiFi
Video Output
None
Audio Output
Headphone jack, mono speaker
3.5mm Headphone
Speaker
Mono
Dual StereoFront facing

Features

Rumble
No
✅(With Rumble Pak)
Volume Control
Volume dial
Slider
Brightness Control
No
Menu
Power Control
Power switch
Switch

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
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