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.
If you do the Gameboy player. Get a flippy drive and you can use homebrew for it.
Oh yeah, zero intention of buying the disc for $120. I mod most of my consoles myself, so it’s no big deal to mod one of my GameCubes. I have serial port 2, so I may go that route if I can find a nice and clean gameboy player for under $60