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.
Well, define “Reasonably Priced”. I dig the Steam Deck for that kind of thing.
Probably a Steam deck; I’ve used mine to play Gamecube games and it’s worked fine.
Specify what “reasonably priced means”.
I’ve recently bought a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro (£120) 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, WiFi and Bluetooth, halls effect joysticks, nice buttons and d-pad and is a great all-rounder. 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). If you’re looking to save a few bucks then you could go for the Retroid Pocket 4 (non-pro) or Retroid Pocket 3+…but I wouldn’t recommend those as worthwhile savings.
The other commenter is correct in saying your cheapest existing option will be your current phone with a controller.
The other recommendations for £300+ devices makes no sense to me, but that depends on how far you want to push your budget and if you want the console to do other things.
Game cube. Gotem
