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{{Infoboxemulator|image title = Dolphin|logo = Dolphin-4.0logo.png|imagewidth logowidth = 165|first version = 4.0.2{{DolphinVer}} <small>(Stable)</small>|second active = Yes|third fate = |platform = [[Emulators on Windows, |Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android|Android]]|architecture = x86_64, OS XARM|target = [[GameCube emulators|GameCube]]<br/>[[Wii emulators|Wii]]<br/>[[Game Boy Advance emulators|Game Boy Advance]] (basic, Androidfor connectivity features)|fourth developer = [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/graphs/contributors Dolphin TeamEmulator Project]|fifth website = [https://dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin-emu.org]|sixth source = [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin GitHub]|license = GNU GPLv2|compatibility = [https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/ Compatibility list]|bios = [[Emulator_Files#GameCube_.2F_Wii|Optional]]}}'''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 '''[[wikipedia:Dolphin (emulator)|Dolphin]]''' is the dolphinan open-emu.org site. The .com site source [[GameCube emulators|GameCube]], [[Wii emulators|Wii emulator]] that is not officially connected to the project and often hosts out of date versionsalso available as a [[libretro]] core for [[RetroArch]].

==DownloadsDownload==*{| cellpadding="4"|-|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Lin|Mac|APK}}|'''[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Dolphin Dev BuildsOfficial Release]''' (Windows x64, OS X, Ubuntu*<br/><small>Stable/Dev</small>|-{| cellpadding="4"|-like amd64)*|align=center|{{Icon|APK}}|'''[httphttps://play.googlegithub.com/storeBankaimaster999/appsDolphin-MMJR/details?idreleases Unofficial MMJR]'''|-|align=orgcenter|{{Icon|APK}}|'''[https://github.dolphinemucom/weihuoya/dolphin/releases/tag/5.dolphinemu Dolphin Alpha for Android0-9494 Unofficial MMJ]'''|-|align=center|{{Icon|iOS}}*|'''[https://forumsdolphinios.dolphin-emuoatmealdome.orgme/ThreadUnofficial iOS port]'''|-emulated|colspan="3"|<hr/>|-motion-plus-unofficial Unofficial emulated WiiMotion+ build]*|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Mac|APK}}|[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/brancheslist/Triforce/1/ <code>Triforce</code> Branch]<br/><small>for [[GameCube emulators#Triforce |Triforce branch (lets you play Triforce arcade games)]] support</small>|-|align=center|{{Icon|Lin|BSD}}|[https://pkgs.org/download/dolphin-emu <code>dolphin-emu</code> Package Listing]<br/><small>at pkgs.org</small>|}<nowiki>*[http</nowiki> Linux support comes in the form of an official Ubuntu PPA. See pkgs.org for other distributions.  ==Recommended setup=====System requirements===* CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 3 GHz, AMD Phenom II X4 955<ref>https://wwwforums.mediafiredolphin-emu.comorg/?66hh53x9nczaun6 DSPThread-new-dolphin-cpu-LLE files]benchmark-no-game-required</ref> or better* GPU: DirectX 11.1 or OpenGL 4.4 support or better* RAM: At least 2&nbsp;GB

*[httphttps://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Configuring_Controllers#GameCube_controller GameCube_Controller DualShock 3/Xbox 360 controller]*[httphttps://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices USB Bluetooth adapter]*[httphttps://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Configuring_Controllers#Real_Wiimote Wii_Remote_.22Wiimote.22 Wiimote] (and WiiMotion+ MotionPlus for games that require it)*NunchuckNunchuk*Wireless Sensor Bar =Overview='''[[wikipedia:Dolphin (emulator)|Dolphin]]''' is a [[GameCube emulators|GameCube]] / [[Wii emulators|Wii emulator]] that supports many extra features not present on the original consoles, such as upscaling and texture replacements. Early development was supported by a very active homebrew scene led by fail0verflow (previously known as Team Twiizers). Dolphin's development is still very active as of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, with many contributors to its GitHub repository updating the emulator multiple times a week.<ref>[https://bugs.dolphin-emu.org/projects/emulator/issues?set_filter=1&status_id=c&tracker_id=1 Dolphin issue list] (closed issues)</ref>

{{Main==Features==[[File:Dolphin QtUI.png|300px|thumb|left|How To Play Some of Dolphin Online}}'s settings and game screenshots. View picture to enlarge.]]

==*'''Widescreen=='''

Built into Dolphin is a native has support for widescreen feature, to enable 16:9 output in gamesand can override the aspect ratio of the original game. However, this is a hack that rarely works without issues. To get Many games feature Action Replay and/or Gecko codes that do a better job at adding widescreen fully nativelysupport, and said codes can be found on [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin's own wiki.] *'''Netplay'''{{Main|Dolphin Online}}Dolphin has the ability to connect to WFC servers thanks to servers such as Wiimmfi, alongside having its own capabilities of netplay to support local play. *'''GBA Connection Support'''Using Dolphin's own version of [[mGBA]], try the [[Emulator_Files#wikipedia:GameCube_–_Game_Boy_Advance_link_cable|GameCube.2FWii|SwissGameBoy Advance cable]]is fully emulated with netplay support. This can even be run on a real <ref>[https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php/Integrated_GBA Integrated GBA - Dolphin Wiki]</ref> *'''Texture Packs'''{{Main|Texture packs#GameCube/Wii if desired}}Dolphin lets you dump game textures and also replace game textures with new custom ones. Dolphin's wiki and forums include many links to community-made texture packs. The main article includes the most notable ones, though many more are available. *'''VR support'''There exists an old fork with [[Virtual Reality|VR]] support called [[Dolphin VR]].

==Guides and info==* [https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/ Performance Guide]* [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Dolphin's perfomances on Linux are notably weakWiki & Game Specific Guides]* [https://dolphin-emu. Games ares unplayable on a good i5 org/docs/guides/netplay-guide/ Netplay Guide]* [http://ngemu.com/threads/how-to-use-gecko-codes-in-dolphin-r6976.141144/ Using Gecko Codes]* [https://lightgungamer.com/dolphin-emulator-gecko-codes// Dolphin Emulator Gecko Codes after version 5.0]* [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/ Forums]* [https://skydrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=DA2FE7FDA6EB085E!107&app=Excel&authkey=!ALQ0-tZv6Pc_h84 Wind Waker Benchmark], [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AunYlOAfGABxdFQ0UzJyTFAxbzZhYWtGcGwySlRFa1E#gid=0 POV-Ray Benchmark], and even a i7 cores have difficult [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=1k12sv1NXGGuSOY0NhsuONtRCte51GHKdgA7ciL76mBs#gid=0 lua-bench] - bottom of the pages to emulates.change tabs

==Guides and InfoReferences==*[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]*[https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/netplay-guide/ Netplay Guide]*[http://forums.ngemu.com/showthread.php?t=141144 Using Gecko Codes]*[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{{reflist}}