Nintendo Game Boy Micro vs Panic Playdate: size comparison
The Panic Playdate is 25 mm narrower, 24 mm taller, 8.2 mm thinner, 6 g heavier than the Nintendo Game Boy Micro, with a front footprint about 11% larger. Screens: 2.7″ vs 2″.
| Spec | Nintendo Game Boy Micro | Panic Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 101 mm (3.98″) | 76 mm (2.99″) |
| Height | 50 mm (1.97″) | 74 mm (2.91″) |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm (0.68″) | 9 mm (0.35″) |
| With sticks & grips | ≈ 17.2 mm (0.68″) | ≈ 9 mm (0.35″) |
| Weight | 80 g (2.8 oz) | 86 g (3.0 oz) |
| Screen | 2″ | 2.7″ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Released | 2005 | 2022 |
| OS | Nintendo system software | Playdate OS |
| Chip | – | STM32F746 (ARM Cortex-M7) |
| Launch price | $99 | $179 |
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