Dolphin
Current version: | 4.0.2 |
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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 The .com site is not officially connected to the project and often hosts out of date versions.
Contents
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
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