What’s the best, reasonably priced, handheld device I can buy to play GameCube games?

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• Kolanaki@pawb.social ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  If you have a bluetooth controller and an android device, you could just use Dolphin and not even necessarily have to buy a new device. The controller isn’t even technically needed, but trying to play a 3D game on a touch screen? Ew.

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  • smeg@feddit.uk ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Exactly, the cheapest device is the one you already have!

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• cRazi_man@europe.pub ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Specify what “reasonably priced means”.

  I’ve recently bought a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and would highly recommend it. Emulates up to PS2 and Wii, and amazingly emulates many Switch games. Comes with Android so this open up the option for loads of native Android games with controller. This plays GameCube games well, has great battery life, great portability. I neglected my Steam Deck for a couple of months after I got this. It cost £120 on eBay (you might be able to bargain down further if you’re patient and keep a look out). Prices are dropping because the Retroid Pocket 5 is out and is a huge upgrade (this is the console I would recommend if you’re looking for a stronger and more future proof option, but it costs about £200).

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• jordanlund@lemmy.world ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Well, define “Reasonably Priced”. I dig the Steam Deck for that kind of thing.

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• savvywolf@pawb.social ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Probably a Steam deck; I’ve used mine to play Gamecube games and it’s worked fine.

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  • NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.com ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It’s a good choice, but on the pricier side if you just want GameCube emulation.

    GameCube emulation can be emulated on a lot of lower end devices now that cost much less.

    The Steam Deck is a great device overall, though. I love mine and never regretted getting it.

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• SolidShake@lemmy.world ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Your phone probably can already. (If you have an android)

  Otherwise. A GameCube! They aren’t overpriced anymore and are easily modable

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• cevn@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Game cube. Gotem

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• ampy@discuss.online ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Steam Deck. I suppose you could get a small emulation handheld but I think the steam deck is a better experience all around for like $200 used.

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• ClownsInSpace2@lemmy.zip ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I personally have the Ayn Odin 2 which is great. The Retroid Pocket 5 is another android handheld in a similar price range. Both def require a bit of tinkering tho

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