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For N64 and back, a MiSTer is a good option these days. Because of the Mister Pi and QM-Tech clones and clones of the clones prices have dropped a fair bit.
IDK, when I tried one DKC was completely unplayable. For some games it's very important. This has been a well documented problem with the cheap scalers.
They have other issues too and RetroRGB has a good video going over the problems:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUrqWN4AcJc
Not all TVs support 240p over component either, especially from the late 2000s/early 2010s which means you can run into problems with some PS1 games on a PS2 or earlier consoles.
https://www.hdretrovision.com/240p
These days there are clones of the RetroTink 2s and options like the ODV GBS-C that are decently priced and good options.
The Worst Scaler In Retro Gaming
Cheap generic upscalers add significant latency and worse non-consistent latency. It might be OK for a turn based RPG like Persona 3, but it will drive you mad for games like DDR, Guitar Hero or heavily action based games.
Eh, while they do need a Wii U Game Pad, once you're past setup you don't really need it except for a handful of games. Maybe to do the occasional settings change. If you're just using it as a Wii you can also press B on the Wii Remote while booting to boot straight into Wii Mode too.
I wouldn't recommend it for non-technical people, but people here would probably be fine.