Newb to the beginner of Game Cube Modding with questions

[Bushwick2002]

1. What gamecube should i buy? any gamecube
2. What items will i need to mod my game cube? none, you cant mod your gamecube but there is a way to play backup games by using PSO(Phantasy Star Online) or Action Replay and BBA(Broadband Adaptor).
3. How do i back-up game cube games? hook up your PC to gamecube and start up PSO with the ripper.dol
4. What type of media will i need to burn the games? you could burn it but wont be able to play it without a modchip.
5. Is it pricy? not really, should cost around $70
6. Does the freeloader also load back-ups ? no it doesnt. but you wont need it to as the PSO method allow you to play all region backups