Thumby vs Atari Lynx Comparison
Compare Thumby vs Atari Lynx side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.
Basic Info
Release Date
2022
1989 / 09
System
Soc
RP2040
Mikey (VLSI custom CMOS)
Cpu
2x ARM Cortex-M0+
VLSI VL65NC02 (6502-based)
Cpu Cores
1
Cpu Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
133 MHz
4 MHz (3.6 MHz average)
Architecture
8-bit
Gpu
Suzy (16-bit custom CMOS)
Gpu Clock Speed
Ram
264 KB SRAM
64 KB 120ns DRAM
Display
Screen Size
0.42 inches
3.5 inches
Screen Type
1-bit OLED
Backlit LCD
Resolution
72×40
160 x 102
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
Screen Lens
Controls
D Pad
Digital
Analogs
None
Face Buttons
A, B, Option
Shoulder Buttons
None
Extra Buttons
Power
Sensors
Hardware
Battery
40 mAh Lithium polymer
6 AA batteries
Storage
1.4 MB (advertised as 2 MB)
ROM cartridge (128KB-1MB)
Charge Port
External power port
Dimensions
30.5 × 17.8 × 7.6 mm
Not specified
Weight
4.7 grams
Not specified
Shell Material
Plastic
Connectivity
Connectivity
Link cable, microUSB
ComLynx port
Video Output
None
Audio Output
Piezoelectric speaker
Built-in speaker, headphone jack
Speaker
Mono
Mono (Lynx I), Stereo (Lynx II)
Features
Rumble
No
Volume Control
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes (Lynx II only)
Power Control
Power switch
Gaming
Emulation Limit
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