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{{Infobox emulator
|title = Nintendo Wii
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|title = Firebird
|logo = Wii-Console.png
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|logo = Firebird.png
|developer = [[:Nintendo]]
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|logowidth = 120
|type = [[:Category:Home consoles|Home video game console]]
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|version = 1.5
|generation = [[:Category:Seventh-generation video game consoles|Seventh generation]]
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|active = Yes
|release = 2006
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|platform = [[Emulators on PC|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android OS|Android]]<br/>[[Emulators on iOS|iOS]]
|discontinued = 2013
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|target = TI-NSpire series (Touchpad, TPad CAS, CX, CX CAS and CX II)
|predecessor = [[GameCube emulators|GameCube]]
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|developer = Vogtinator
|successor = [[Wii U emulators|Wii U]]
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|accuracy = Medium-Accurate
|emulated = {{✓}}
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|website =  
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|support =
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|prog-lang = C, C++
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|license = GNU GPLv3
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|source = [https://github.com/nspire-emus/firebird GitHub]
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|bios          = [https://github.com/ndless-nspire/Ndless Ndless]
 
}}
 
}}
  
The '''[[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]]''' is a seventh-generation home video game console by Nintendo released on November 19, 2006 and priced for {{Inflation|USD|249.99|2006}}. It has a IBM PowerPC CPU at 729 MHz with 88MB of RAM. It has a ATI GPU. Because of similarity between the Wii and the [[GameCube emulators|GameCube]], Wii emulation happened very quickly through GameCube emulation.  
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'''Firebird Emu''' is a free and open-source TI-NSpire series calculators emulator for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS.
  
==Emulators==
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==Overview==
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Third-party multi-platform emulator of the ARM-based TI-Nspire calculators. This project is currently the community TI-Nspire emulator, originally created by Goplat.
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! scope="col"|Name
 
! scope="col"|Platform(s)
 
! scope="col"|Latest Version
 
! scope="col"|WiiWare
 
! scope="col"|Triforce
 
! scope="col"|[[libretro|Libretro Core]]
 
! scope="col"|<abbr title="Free/Libre and Open-Source Software">FLOSS</abbr>
 
! scope="col"|Active
 
! scope="col"|[[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
 
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!colspan="10"|PC / x86
 
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|[[Dolphin]]
 
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macOS|FreeBSD}}
 
|[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Dev]
 
|{{✓}} ||{{~}}<ref group=N name=triforce>Requires the [https://dolphin-emu.org/download/list/Triforce/1/ Triforce branch] to work. It is very old and unsupported.</ref> ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}
 
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|Ishiiruka-Dolphin
 
|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|macOS|FreeBSD}}
 
|[https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-ishiiruka-dolphin-custom-version Dev]
 
|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{~}} <small>(WIP)</small> ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{~}}
 
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!colspan="10"|Mobile / ARM
 
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|[[Dolphin]]
 
|align=left|{{Icon|Android|Linux}}
 
|[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/list/master Dev]
 
|{{✓}} ||{{~}}<ref group=N name=triforce /> ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}
 
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|[[Dolphin MMJR (Unofficial| Dolphin MMJR]]
 
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
 
|[https://github.com/Bankaimaster999/Dolphin-MMJR/releases git]
 
|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}}
 
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|[[Dolphin 360]]
 
|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}
 
|[https://github.com/Gamer64ytb/Dolphin-360-Definitive-/releases git]
 
|{{✓}} ||{{✗}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{✓}} ||{{~}}
 
|}
 
  
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==Support calculators==
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* Touchpad
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* Touchpad CAS
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* CX
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* CX CAS
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* CX II
  
[[Dolphin]] is the only option for Wii emulation. This is probably due to the project going open source, allowing more developers to pursue it early in the lifespan of the console. It's updated on a near daily basis and is very good, barring some noticeable issues with GameCube games. System requirements are high. In addition, it is recommended to sync a Wii remote to play games, mainly because it can be difficult mapping the motion controls to a controller.
 
  
==Wii System Menu Emulation==
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==Downloads==
Dolphin is capable of running the system menu. To get the system menu, one needs to use [http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/BootMii BootMii] to dump the NAND of the Wii and import it. Refer to the [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=NAND_Usage_Guide NAND usage guide on the Dolphin wiki] for more details.
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As of 5.0-4588, it is possible to get the System Menu along with all other system software automatically by performing an online update (in the Tools menu).
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|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Lin|Mac|APK|iOS}}
 
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|'''[https://github.com/nspire-emus/firebird/releases Latest release]'''
==Connectivity==
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===Wi-Fi Connection===
 
{{main|Dolphin Online}}
 
This was the first Nintendo console to make online a standard feature. The service was discontinued on May 20, 2014, for most games.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/vyWpoM6CBIe6FjW8NIY7bvzOrgBURhzw</ref> Dragon Quest X continued to support the service until November 2017, and support for the Wii Shop Channel ended in January 30, 2019. Online emulation improved enough to cover these while they were still functional. A Wii NAND is required and there are some restrictions on what controllers are allowed.
 
 
 
Custom servers for some of the more popular games exist thanks to the [https://wiimmfi.de Wiimmfi] project. However, some popular servers ban emulator users who drop frames since it can give some unfair competitive advantages. There are various No-Intro sets that include DLC data for the games that used to have it that can be installed.
 
 
 
===DS Connectivity===
 
An unadvertised feature of the Wii is being able to connect to the [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]] (and by extension, the DSi and the 3DS through their respective retro-compatibility features). A few DS titles<ref>[[Wikipedia:Mii#Nintendo DS]]</ref> can do it, including but not limited to:
 
* ''Mii Channel'' (a hidden feature that can be used in conjunction with a 3DS's Mii Maker application or some DS games)
 
* ''Pokémon Battle Revolution''
 
* ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time''
 
* ''Nintendo Channel''
 
 
 
Unlike with GameCube/GBA connectivity, this feature is still not yet emulated. So far, neither [[Dolphin]] nor any [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS emulator]] so far supports this feature.
 
 
 
==Controllers==
 
===Wiimote===
 
The main selling point of the Wii - motion control devices relying on gyroscopic sensors to detect motion, and an IR sensor plus a "Wii Sensor Bar" on the top or bottom of the TV screen (which is just 2 red LEDs, and you can even use two candles on each side of the screen to get the exact same effect) to detect the screen and simulate pointers. Optionally, a nunchuck with an analog pad can be plugged to the Wiimote, and it also has its own gyroscopic controls. Some other, yet less common add-ons may be plugged in too.
 
 
 
You can simulate these controls with one of these modes:
 
* '''Bluetooth Passthrough''' (since 5.0-910). This allows exposing a Bluetooth adapter to the emulated software directly, bypassing all host stack limitations. Given a good enough adapter, this mode guarantees identical connectivity and behavior to the Wii.
 
* '''Real Wiimote:''' Controlled only with an actual, physical Wiimote, connected to the PC with Bluetooth. You may need to hold 1+2 on the Wiimote before clicking "Pair" in Dolphin.
 
* '''Emulated Wiimote:''' Controlled only with a keyboard or gamepad controls you set up in the configuration. Considering the motion controls were basic enough for the first Wiimote, there are just options to set the directions for "Tilt", "Swing" and "Shake". The IR sensor is mapped to the mouse by default, though the option to go towards the screen is empty by default but available for remapping. The Nunchuck has its own motion controls. Depending on the game, you can just set up a few of these (typically, a button dedicated for shaking) and leave the rest empty. With presets, you can have each game use its own configuration. There are settings for sideways and vertical Wiimote positions.
 
* '''Hybrid Wiimote:''' Allows for using both emulated controls and real Wiimote controls. Can be useful to control the IR pointer with a mouse in case there's no sensor bar. This feature has been removed since 5.0-7038.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2018/06/03/dolphin-progress-report-april-and-may-2018/#50-7038-remove-hybrid-wii-remote-by-josjuice |title = 5.0-7038 - Remove Hybrid Wii Remote by JosJuice}}</ref>
 
 
 
Up to 4 Wiimotes can be added. If they desynch and disconnect, they can be reconnected by pressing Alt+F5~8.
 
 
 
===Wiimote+===
 
The enhanced incarnation of the Wiimote with better motion detection. It was used to great effect for improved swordplay in Wii Sports Resort and The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword. However, with this improvement comes additional complexity for setting up the gyroscopic controls.
 
 
 
[https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2019/04/26/mastering-motion/ As of May 2019], Dolphin now includes the option for an emulated MotionPlus controller, though some minor issues remain and configuration is still being figured out.  A real Wiimotion Plus controller can also be used.
 
 
 
==Resources==
 
* [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Dolphin Wiki] - For checking if your games work and any fixes/tweaks/settings you should know beforehand.
 
 
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
 
{{Nintendo}}
 
  
[[Category:Consoles]]
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[[Category:Emulators]]
[[Category:Home consoles]]
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[[Category:Handheld consoles' emulators]]
[[Category:Seventh-generation video game consoles]]
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[[Category:Windows emulation software]]
[[Category:Nintendo consoles]]
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[[Category:Linux emulation software]]
[[Category:Wii emulators|*]]
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[[Category:macOS emulation software]]
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[[Category:Android emulation software]]
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[[Category:iOS emulation software]]

Revision as of 05:14, 5 September 2021

Firebird
Firebird.png
Developer(s) Vogtinator
Latest version 1.5
Active Yes
Platform(s) Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
iOS
Emulates TI-NSpire series (Touchpad, TPad CAS, CX, CX CAS and CX II)
Accuracy Medium-Accurate
Programmed in C, C++
License GNU GPLv3
Source code GitHub
BIOS/Keys Ndless

Firebird Emu is a free and open-source TI-NSpire series calculators emulator for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS.

Overview

Third-party multi-platform emulator of the ARM-based TI-Nspire calculators. This project is currently the community TI-Nspire emulator, originally created by Goplat.

Support calculators

  • Touchpad
  • Touchpad CAS
  • CX
  • CX CAS
  • CX II


Downloads

Windows Linux macOS Android iOS Latest release