SEGA Genesis Nomad vs Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Comparison
Compare SEGA Genesis Nomad 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
1995 / 10
2003 / 02
System
Soc
Custom ASIC
Nintendo CPU AGB
Cpu
Motorola 68000
ARM7TDMI @ 16.78MHz, Sharp SM83 @ 4.2/8.4MHz
Cpu Cores
1
2
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
7.67 MHz
16.78 MHz (ARM7), 4.2/8.4 MHz (SM83)
Architecture
16-bit
32-bit
Gpu
VDP (Video Display Processor)
Picture Processing Unit
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
64 KB main RAM
288 KB RAM, 98 KB Video RAM
Display
Screen Size
3.25 inches
2.9 inches
Screen Type
Backlit color LCD
Frontlit/Backlit TFT LCD (model dependent)
Resolution
320 x 224
240 x 160
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Plastic
Plastic
Controls
D Pad
Digital
8-way D-pad
Analogs
None
None
Face Buttons
A, B, C, 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
Genesis cartridge
Game Pak cartridge
Charge Port
External power port
Proprietary charging port
Dimensions
Not specified
84 x 82 x 24.4 mm
Weight
Not specified
142g
Shell Material
Plastic
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Controller port (Player 2)
Game Link Cable
Video Output
AV out
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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