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Retro modding guides

Plain-English answers to the questions we get most about modding retro consoles, handhelds and Android devices.

• FlippyDrive vs GC Loader: which GameCube mod should you get?

  Both load your GameCube game backups from an SD card. The real difference is what happens to the disc drive.

• Best backlit screen for the GBA SP (and the original GBA)

  AGS-101 swap, IPS or AMOLED: what each screen looks like, what it costs you in battery, and which one we install.

• Which Android handheld should you buy for retro games?

  Retroid, AYN, Anbernic or Ayaneo? Start with the systems you want to play, then match the chip, screen and controls.