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(Dolphin for Android isn't listed on Play Store anymore, downloads are available directly on the main site. Fixed Triforce branch link...)
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|fourth = Dolphin Team
 
|fourth = Dolphin Team
 
|fifth = [https://dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin-emu.org]
 
|fifth = [https://dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin-emu.org]
|sixth = [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin GitHub]}}'''Dolphin''' is an open source GameCube, Wii and Triforce (the arcade machine based on the GameCube) emulator which supports many extra features and abilities not present on the original consoles.
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|sixth = [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin GitHub]}}
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'''Dolphin''' is an open source GameCube and Wii emulator which supports many extra features and abilities not present on the original consoles.
  
 
The official website with up to date builds is the dolphin-emu.org site. The .com site is not officially connected to the project and often hosts out of date versions.  
 
The official website with up to date builds is the dolphin-emu.org site. The .com site is not officially connected to the project and often hosts out of date versions.  
  
 
==Downloads==
 
==Downloads==
*'''[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Dolphin Dev Builds]''' (Windows x64, OS X, Ubuntu-like amd64, Android ARMv8/AArch64)
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* '''[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Dolphin dev builds]''' (Windows x64, OS X, Ubuntu-like amd64, Android ARMv8/AArch64)
*[https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-emulated-motion-plus-unofficial Unofficial emulated WiiMotion+ build]
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* [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-emulated-motion-plus-unofficial Unofficial emulated WiiMotion+ build]
*[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/list/Triforce/1/ Triforce branch (lets you play Triforce arcade games)]
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* [https://dolphin-emu.org/download/list/Triforce/1/ Dolphin branch] with [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Triforce Triforce] support
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?66hh53x9nczaun6 DSP-LLE files]
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* [http://www.mediafire.com/?66hh53x9nczaun6 DSP-LLE files]
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==Recommended setup==
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===System requirements===
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* CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 3 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 955<ref>https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-new-dolphin-cpu-benchmark-no-game-required</ref> or better
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* GPU: DirectX 11.1 or OpenGL 4.4 support
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* RAM: 2 GB minimum
  
==Recommended Setup==
 
===PC Specs===
 
*3 GHz+ dual core CPU
 
*DX11 GPU
 
*2 GB+ RAM
 
 
===Controllers===
 
===Controllers===
*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Configuring_Controllers#GameCube_controller DualShock 3/Xbox 360 controller]
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* [http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Configuring_Controllers#GameCube_controller DualShock 3/Xbox 360 controller]
*[http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices USB Bluetooth adapter]
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* [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices USB Bluetooth adapter]
*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Configuring_Controllers#Real_Wiimote Wiimote] (and WiiMotion+ for games that require it)
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* [http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Configuring_Controllers#Real_Wiimote Wiimote] (and WiiMotion+ for games that require it)
*Nunchuk
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* Nunchuk
*Wireless Sensor Bar
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* Wireless Sensor Bar
  
 
==Netplay==
 
==Netplay==
 
 
{{Main|How To Play Dolphin Online}}
 
{{Main|How To Play Dolphin Online}}
  
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Built into Dolphin is a native widescreen feature, to enable 16:9 output in games. However, this rarely works without issues. To get widescreen fully natively, try [[Emulator_Files#GameCube.2FWii|Swiss]]. This can even be run on a real GameCube/Wii if desired.
 
Built into Dolphin is a native widescreen feature, to enable 16:9 output in games. However, this rarely works without issues. To get widescreen fully natively, try [[Emulator_Files#GameCube.2FWii|Swiss]]. This can even be run on a real GameCube/Wii if desired.
  
==Guides and Info==
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==Guides and info==
*[https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Performance Guide]
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* [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Performance Guide]
*[https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Dolphin Wiki & Game Specific Guides]
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* [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Dolphin Wiki & Game Specific Guides]
*[https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/netplay-guide/ Netplay Guide]
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* [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/netplay-guide/ Netplay Guide]
*[http://forums.ngemu.com/showthread.php?t=141144 Using Gecko Codes]
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* [http://forums.ngemu.com/showthread.php?t=141144 Using Gecko Codes]
*[https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/ Forums]
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* [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/ Forums]
*[https://skydrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=DA2FE7FDA6EB085E!107&app=Excel&authkey=!ALQ0-tZv6Pc_h84 Wind Waker Benchmark] and [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AunYlOAfGABxdFQ0UzJyTFAxbzZhYWtGcGwySlRFa1E#gid=0 Gameless Benchmark] - bottom of the pages to change tabs
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* [https://skydrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=DA2FE7FDA6EB085E!107&app=Excel&authkey=!ALQ0-tZv6Pc_h84 Wind Waker Benchmark] and [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AunYlOAfGABxdFQ0UzJyTFAxbzZhYWtGcGwySlRFa1E#gid=0 Gameless Benchmark] - bottom of the pages to change tabs
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
  
 
[[Category:Emulators]]
 
[[Category:Emulators]]
[[Category:Custom Assets]]
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[[Category:Custom assets]]
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[[Category:Netplay]]

Revision as of 21:24, 2 September 2016

Dolphin-4.0.png
Current version: 5.0
Active: Yes
OS: Windows, Linux, OS X, Android
Authors: Dolphin Team
Official website: Dolphin-emu.org
Source code: GitHub

Dolphin is an open source GameCube and Wii emulator which supports many extra features and abilities not present on the original consoles.

The official website with up to date builds is the dolphin-emu.org site. The .com site is not officially connected to the project and often hosts out of date versions.

Downloads

Recommended setup

System requirements

  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 3 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 955[1] or better
  • GPU: DirectX 11.1 or OpenGL 4.4 support
  • RAM: 2 GB minimum

Controllers

Netplay

Main article: How To Play Dolphin Online

Widescreen

Instructional animation on how to use Swiss with Dolphin. Click to view.

Built into Dolphin is a native widescreen feature, to enable 16:9 output in games. However, this rarely works without issues. To get widescreen fully natively, try Swiss. This can even be run on a real GameCube/Wii if desired.

Guides and info

References