https://modretro.com/blogs/blog/the-future-is-retro
Looks pretty cool. Plus, Palmer seems like an ok guy: https://archive.is/LMNJF
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey donated $100,000 to fund Donald Trump’s inaugural celebrations through shell companies named after elements from classic video game Chrono Trigger, The Washington Post and Mother Jones report.
There's also the 2005 GBA SP. Compatibility with GB/GBC carts and link cable, already backlit. Probably a bit cheaper than GBC + IPS screen. As long as you don't mind the tiny form factor and lack of IR. But you can also play GBA games.