Nintendo Game Boy Specs

Basic Info

Brand

Nintendo

Release Date

1989 / 04

Form Factor

Vertical

Price Range

Mid-range

System

Soc

Custom Sharp LR35902

Cpu

Sharp LR35902

Cpu Cores

1

Cpu Clock Speed

4.19 MHz

Architecture

8-bit

Ram

8 KB internal SRAM

Gpu

PPU (Picture Processing Unit)

Display

Screen Size

2.6 inches

Screen Type

STN LCD

Resolution

160 x 144

Ppi

61.7

Aspect Ratio

10:9

Screen Lens

Plastic

Brightness Control

None

Controls

D Pad

Digital

Face Buttons

A, B

Extra Buttons

Start, Select

Hardware

Battery

4 AA batteries

Storage

Game cartridge

Charge Port

None

Dimensions

90 mm × 148 mm × 32 mm

Weight

220g (with batteries)

Shell Material

Plastic

Colors

Gray (original), multiple variants later

Connectivity

Connectivity

Game Link Cable port

Video Output

None

Audio Output

3.5mm headphone jack

Speaker

Mono

Features

Volume Control

Volume wheel

Power Control

Power switch

Gaming

Performance Rating

Entry-level

Review

Pros

Excellent battery life (up to 30 hours), Durable build quality, Large game library, Affordable price

Cons

No backlight, Limited color palette (4 shades), Basic sound capabilities