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Best way to play original Gameboy games on TV... (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by LoafedBurrito@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] emb@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Really it's up to your preference. I like the Super Game Boy for plain GB games and GB Player for Color/Advance. But the cost on the latter is annoying, so if it were me I'd start with the SGB and enjoy that for a while since you already have SNES hardware.

[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you notice the "faster frame rate"? If anything i might appreciate it since i'm just playing Pokemon which frame rate doesn't matter anyway. Also i think pokemon red and blue get a nice border on the SGB.

[–] emb@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's fun to see which games get cool borders or color palettes!

I have not noticed the faster frame rates. But I'm one of those weirdos who couldn't tell you 30 from 60 unless I'm staring hard at a side by side or something. So take me with a grain of salt, lol.

[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

I can barely tell the difference, even in racing games. I'll never notice it in that case. I think the super gameboy is still my best bet.