SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP 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
2003 / 02
System
Soc
Custom ASIC
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Zilog Z80
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
1
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.5 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
3.2 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Resolution
160 x 144
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
1, 2, Start
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch, Light switch
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
6 AA batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Storage
ROM cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
210 x 113 x 38 mm
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
Not specified
142g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Gear to Gear Cable
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Headphone jack, mono speaker
Built-in mono speaker, headphone adapter port
Speaker
Mono
Mono
Features
Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume dial
Volume slider
Brightness Control
No
Light on/off (AGS-001), Brightness switch (AGS-101)
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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