SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo Game Boy Comparison
Compare SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo Game Boy 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
1989 / 04
System
Soc
Custom ASIC
Custom Sharp LR35902
Cpu
Zilog Z80
Sharp LR35902
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.5 MHz
4.19 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
8-bit
Gpu
VDP (Video Display Processor)
PPU (Picture Processing Unit)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
8 KB internal SRAM
Display
Screen Size
3.2 inches
2.6 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
STN 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
1, 2, Start
A, B
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Start, Select
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
4 AA batteries
Storage
ROM cartridge
Game cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
None
Dimensions
210 x 113 x 38 mm
90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm
Weight
Not specified
220g (with batteries)
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Gear to Gear Cable
Game Link Cable port
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Headphone jack, mono speaker
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Volume dial
Volume wheel
Brightness Control
No
None
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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