Head to head · 2 consoles

Game Boy vs Game Boy Advance

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 consoles
Game Boy
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The short verdict

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Game Boy
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Game Boy Advance
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  • Cheaper today ($180 vs $850)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theGame Boy0 wins
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Why pick theGame Boy Advance1 win
−$670Cheaper today$180 vs $850
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Design2 differences
Dimensions
148 x 90 x 32 mm
82 × 144.5 × 24.5 mm (3.23 × 5.69 × 0.96 in)
Weight
220 g
140 g (4.9 oz)
General1 difference
Released
April 21, 1989
March 21, 2001

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