SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo Game Boy Light Comparison

Compare SEGA Game Gear vs Nintendo Game Boy Light 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
1998 / 04

System

Soc
Custom ASIC
Nintendo CPU MGB
Cpu
Zilog Z80
Sharp SM83
Cpu Cores
1
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.5 MHz
4.194304 MHz
Architecture
8-bit
32-bit
Gpu
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
8 KB RAM, 16 KB Video RAM
8 KB RAM, 8 KB Video RAM

Display

Screen Size
3.2 inches
2.5 inches
Screen Type
Backlit LCD
FSTN LCD with electroluminescent backlight
Resolution
160 x 144
160 x 144
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Standard

Controls

D Pad
Digital
Digital
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
1, 2, Start
A, B, Start, Select
Shoulder Buttons
None
None
Extra Buttons
Power switch
Power switch
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
6 AA batteries
2 x AA batteries
Storage
ROM cartridge
Game Boy cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
3V DC from 2.35mm × 0.75mm coaxial connector
Dimensions
210 x 113 x 38 mm
135 x 80 x 27 mm
Weight
Not specified
138g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Gear to Gear Cable
Game Link Cable
Video Output
None
None
Audio Output
Headphone jack, mono speaker
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono

Features

Rumble
No
No
Volume Control
Volume dial
Yes
Brightness Control
No
Backlight on/off
Power Control
Power switch
Power switch

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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