So there are a lot of options in 2026 to do this, but i'm not sure which is the best route.

Cheapest option for me is the Super Gameboy for SNES as i already have a couple SNES consoles. But the frame rate is sped up slightly, and it doesn't play GBC or GBA games. But this option is $30-35.

Then i have the gamboy player for the Gamecube. Player and disc run about $230 now. I can mod my Gamecube and just get a player for $65, and this way i can play all GB, GBC, and GBA games. Cons are the the input lag from buttons, but it seems the GBI interface when used with Swiss can solve most of this problem.

Then i can get a GB operator for about $60 if i'm willing to wait a month or 2. This would be a $60 option and would allow me to play my GB, GBC, and GBA games on my computer/TV. The ability to back up saves is crucial as i tend to play pokemon 95% of the time. But it's an emulator and not REAL hardware.

Which option would you go with? I'm ignoring the analog pocket and it's docking capabilities due to the cost.

I finally replaced my old SONY projector TV which had perfect connections for all my old and new consoles. HDMI, component and composite. Since no new TV's come with composite connections, we are all left to either buy a converter, mod our consoles for HDMI, or buy an older TV. Most of these options aren't cheap or easy.

I have a modded Wii, Wii u, Xbox, and Xbox 360. The Modded Wii u replaced my modded Wii since i can play all my gamecube, wii, and wii u games on my Wii u AND since it's via HDMI, all the games look fantastic!

My Modded Xbox 360 replaced my xbox as it can play almost all xbox games and all 360 games. Both consoles can also emulate all retro consoles, so 2 modded consoles can replaced over a dozen retail consoles.

I'm not much of a Sony guy, so haven't modded any of my Playstations, but that may be next.

For playing original hardware i got a $40 Insignia Converter from Best buy that works great for NES-N64 and everything in between. But for the 2000's consoles, they all looked horrible through the converter. Modded consoles make all my old games look better than they ever have.

I have never seen SSX Tricky so clear and detailed!

And now i don't have to spend $450 on a retrotink!