Nintendo Game Boy Color Specs
Basic Info
Brand | Nintendo |
Release Date | 1998 / 10 |
Form Factor | Handheld |
Price Range | Mid-range |
System
Soc | Nintendo CPU CGB |
Cpu | Sharp SM83 |
Cpu Cores | 1 |
Cpu Clock Speed | 4.194304 / 8.388608 MHz |
Architecture | 8-bit |
Ram | 32 KB main RAM, 16 KB Video RAM |
Gpu | Picture Processing Unit |
Display
Screen Size | 2.3 inches |
Screen Type | TFT LCD |
Resolution | 160 x 144 |
Screen Lens | Plastic |
Brightness Control | None |
Controls
D Pad | 8-way D-pad |
Analogs | None |
Face Buttons | A, B, Start, Select |
Shoulder Buttons | None |
Extra Buttons | Power switch |
Hardware
Battery | 2 AA batteries |
Storage | Game cartridge |
Charge Port | External power port |
Dimensions | 133.5 x 78 x 27.4 mm |
Weight | 138g |
Shell Material | Plastic |
Colors | Berry, Grape, Kiwi, Dandelion, Teal, Atomic Purple |
Cooling | Passive |
Connectivity
Connectivity | Game Link Cable, Infrared port |
Video Output | None |
Audio Output | Built-in mono speaker, stereo headphone jack |
Speaker | Mono |
Features
Rumble | No |
Volume Control | Volume wheel |
Power Control | Power switch |
Review
Pros | Backward compatible with Game Boy games, Good battery life, Color display, Compact size |
Cons | No backlight, Short market lifespan, 8-bit architecture when competitors had 16-bit |
