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This page details the specifications for Atari Lynx for both the Model I and Model II. If you're after details of various console box releases, you can find them here.
The Atari Lynx was the world’s first full-color portable video game system released in 1989 (US) and 1990 (UK). You can read its history over at the brief history page.
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Technical Specifications| Developer | Epyx Atari Corporation |
| Type | Handheld game console Fourth generation Two models available |
| Price | $179.99 at launch (Lynx I, 1989) $120 at relaunch (Lynx II Deluxe Set, 1991) $99 at relaunch (Lynx II Base Set, 1991) |
| Retail Availability | 1989 - 1995 Around 3 million were sold |
| Display | 3.5-inch LCD back-lit display (with backlight on/off on Lynx II) 160 × 102 resolution 4096 colours Note: The original screen can be easily replaced with a modern LCD mod kit, which makes an enormous difference to the quality of picture produced. |
| Audio | Speaker: 8Ω 0.2W (Lynx I), 16Ω 0.2W (Lynx 2) 4 Channel Sound 32-bit DAC (8-bit × 4 channels) 100Hz to above 20kHz Lynx I - Mono Lynx II - Stereo |
| Processors | Dual custom CMOS chips “Mikey” 16-bit running @ 16 Mhz
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| Memory and Storage | 512b of bootstrap and cartridge-loading ROM 64 KB 120ns DRAM Cartridges of 128, 256 and 512 KB (up to 2MB with bank switching) Note: There are SD card based cartridges for the Lynx that let you play many ROMs including official and homebrew ROMs. |
| Network | Comlynx serial UART with up to 18 player connectivity |
| Ports | 3.5mm Stereo Headphone (mono in Lynx I) Comlynx network port 9V Power |
| Power | 9V DC power supply 6x AA batteries inside the unit with 4-5 hours (Lynx I) and 5-6 hours (Lynx II) play time |
| Dimensions | Display - 82.55 × 47.75 mm (3.25 × 1.88 inches) Lynx I - 273 × 108 × 38 mm (10.75 × 4.25 × 1.5 inches) Lynx II - 235 × 108 × 51 mm (9.25 × 4.25 × 2 inches) |
| Weight (console only) | Lynx I - 519g Lynx II - 441g |
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