Dolphin

Current version:	4.0.2
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, Wii and Triforce (the arcade machine based on the GameCube) 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 The .com site is not officially connected to the project and often hosts out of date versions.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

• Dolphin Dev Builds (Windows x64, OS X, Ubuntu-like amd64)
• Dolphin Alpha for Android
• Unofficial emulated WiiMotion+ build
• Triforce branch (lets you play Triforce arcade games)
• DSP-LLE files

Recommended Setup

PC Specs

• 3 GHz+ dual core CPU
• DX11 GPU
• 2 GB+ RAM

Controllers

• DualShock 3/Xbox 360 controller
• USB Bluetooth adapter
• Wiimote (and WiiMotion+ for games that require it)
• Nunchuck
• Wireless Sensor Bar

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

• Performance Guide
• Dolphin Wiki & Game Specific Guides
• Netplay Guide
• Using Gecko Codes
• Forums
• Wind Waker Benchmark and Gameless Benchmark - bottom of the pages to change tabs