| 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 |
| Audio | 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 → 8-bit 65SC02 processor (based on the MOS 6502) running at up to 4 MHz (~3.6 MHz average) → Sound engine - 4 channel, 8-bit DAC (per channel), stereo with panning (Lynx II only) → Video DMA driver for liquid-crystal display, 160 × 102 resolution, 4096 colours (12-bit palette), 16 simultaneous colors (4 bits) from palette per scanline “Suzy” 16-bit running @ 16 Mhz → Unlimited number of blitter “sprites” with collision detection (practically just 128) → Hardware sprite scaling, distortion, and tilting effects → Hardware decoding of compressed sprite data → Hardware clipping and multi-directional scrolling → Variable frame rate (up to 75 frames/second) → Math co-processor |
| 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) |
| 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 - 3.25 × 1.88 inches Lynx I - 10.75 × 4.25 × 1.5 inches Lynx II - 9.25 × 4.25 × 2 inches |