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The '''[[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]]''' is a seventh-generation home video game console by Nintendo released on November 19, 2006, and priced at {{Inflation|USD|249.99|2006}}. It has an IBM PowerPC CPU at 729 MHz with 88 MBs of RAM and an ATI Hollywood GPU.The Wii was a huge success with 101.63 million units sold, beating the likes of the Xbox 360 and PS3 by being cheaper and attracting a large number of casual gamers and non-gamers. Because of the Wii's and the [[GameCube emulators|GameCube]]'s similarity, Wii emulation happened very quickly through GameCube emulation.

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! scope="col"|[[Texture_packs#GameCube.2FWiiEnhancements|Texture<br/>ReplacementEnhancements]]! scope="col"|<small>[https://retroachievements.org/gameList.php?c=19 Retro[#Hardware_features_and peripherals|Hardware features<br/>Achievementsand peripherals]]</small>! scope="col"|[[Libretro]]Compatibility

| [https://dolphin-emu.org/download/#download-dev Dev]<ref group=N name=dolphinstable>The stable versions are years out-of-date and missing countless features and bug fixes. '''Beta or development versions are a better choice for almost all users'''; the stable versions should only be used if you have a specific need for them.</ref><br/>[https://dolphin-emu.org/download/#download-beta Beta]<ref group=N name=dolphinstable></ref><br/>[https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/ ''libretro core'']<ref group=N name=DolphinRA>Dolphin libretro core is currently at Alpha release and has bugs that are not present on standalone Dolphin. Similar to PPSSPP, Citra and melonDS libretro cores, the standalone version of Dolphin is highly recommended over the libretro core as the libretro core version is outdated and can be slow and unstable.</ref><br/>[https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-ishiiruka-dolphin-custom-version Dev] ([[Ishiiruka-Dolphin]]) (いし海豚)

| {{✗✓}}<ref group=N name=RA>| [https://github.com/dolphin-emu.org/dolphincompat/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen97%2Bclosed+retroachievements+ work-in-progress], [https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=12922&o=0 Topic: Gamecube Dolphin achievements soon?]</ref>| {{~}}<ref group=N name=DolphinRA></ref>

!colspan="1211"|Mobile / ARM

| {{✗✓}}<ref group=N name=RA></ref>| {{~}}<ref group=N name=DolphinRA><[https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/ref>97%]

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| [[Dolphin MMJR]]^&Dagger;| align=left|{{Icon|Android}}| <strike>[https://github.com/Bankaimaster999/Dolphin-MMJR git]</strike>^&Dagger;| ?|?|?|{{✓}}|{{✗}}| {{✗}}|-|Ishiiruka (いし海豚)|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}|[https://github.com/Tinob/Ishiiruka git]|{{?}}|{{?}}|?|{{✓}}| {{✗}}|{{✗}}|-!colspan="11"|Consoles|-| Dolphin| align=left|{{Icon|XB1|XboxSXS}}| [https://github.com/SirMangler/dolphin/releases 1.1.5]<ref group=N>Use these builds until [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/pull/11339 this PR merge].</ref><br />[https://buildbot.libretro.com/stable/1.14.0/windows-msvc2019-uwp/x64/ libretro core]<ref group=N name=DolphinRA></ref>| {{✓}}| {{✓}}| [https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/ 97%]| {{✓}}| {{✓}}

| {{✗}}[https://old.reddit.com/r/wiiu/comments/2c9dw3/trouble_with_resolution_of_the_virtual_wii_on_wii/cjd9hcx/ *]| {{✗✓}}| {{✗}}[https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/WiiU_VC_Wii_inject_compatibility_list 99%]<br/><small>518 out of 522 reported titles</small>

;Emulators:;[[Dolphin]] <small class="plainlinks" style="font-weight:normal;">([https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/ compatibility]) ([https://wiimmfi.de/stat?m=25 servers])</small>: 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 console's lifespan. It's updated on a near-daily basis and is very compatible, barring some noticeable issues with GameCube games. 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.

::;[[Ishiiruka-Dolphin]]: A fork of Dolphin optimized towards performance at the cost of accuracy and stability in the process.

:;Hagi: An [[Official emulators|official]] GameCube/Wii emulator developed by Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD). Hagi has been used primarily for re-releases [[Emulators on Switch|on the Switch]], such as ''Super Mario Sunshine'', ''Super Mario Galaxy'', ''Pikmin'', and ''Pikmin 2''.;Native:;vWii (Virtual Wii): vWii is the part of the Wii U's system for Wii mode[https://wiibrew.org/wiki/VWii]. Similar to [[PlayStation_5_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility for PlayStation 4 (Pro)]] or [[Xbox_Series_X_and_Series_S#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Xbox Series X|S backwards compatibility for Xbox One]].

==Hardware Featuresfeatures and peripherals==:''See [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Category:Input_supported this page] for peripheral support by titles.''<div style="overflow-x:auto;width:100%">{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;width:100%"

|?{{✓}}[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Wii-U/Game-Tips/Backwards-compatibility/Can-I-play-Wii-software-WiiWare-or-Wii-Virtual-Console-titles-using-the-Wii-U-GamePad-/Can-I-play-Wii-software-WiiWare-or-Wii-Virtual-Console-titles-using-the-Wii-U-GamePad-688505.html *]

| rowspan=3 | [[#Connectivity| Connectivity]]|[[#WiNintendo_Wi-Fi_Connection|Wi-Fi & WFC]]|{{✓}}<ref group=N2>Possible with [https://wiimmfi.de/ Wimmfi] or [https://github.com/barronwaffles/dwc_network_server_emulator/wiki AltWFC/DWC].<br /> [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Wiimmfi#Emulation_Information Tutorial: How to Connect to WFC in Dolphin]<br/>[https://dolphinios.oatmealdome.me/faq DolphiniOS FAQ: Can I play online?]</ref>

|[[Nintendo_Wi-Fi_Connection|WiiConnect24]]|{{tbd✓}}|{{tbd?}}

===ConnectivityWii Optical Disc===The Wii Optical Disc (RVL-006) is the physical game medium for the Wii, created by Panasonic. Nintendo extended its proprietary technology to use a full size 12 cm, 4.7/8.54 GB DVD-based disc, retaining the benefits of the GameCube Game Disc, and adding the standard capacity of a double-layer DVD-ROM. Wii Discs always include a partition with files to update the Wii system software, which are installed before starting the game if needed. This ensures that systems that cannot connect to the Internet are still updated. For the same reasons as the GameCube, the Wii cannot play DVD-Videos or CDs. However, earlier Wiis can play DVD-Video using [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|homebrew]] such as WiiMC.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_optical_discs#Wii_Optical_Disc]

====Wi-Fi Connection===={{main*Dolphin has support for Wii Optical Disc dumps/[[Save_disk_space_for_ISOs#GameCube_.2F_Wii|Dolphin Online}}This was the first Nintendo console images]]. But unfortunately most regular optical drives for PCs are unable to read Gamecube & Wii discs, so you need to make online rip your discs. However you can use some out-of-print models of DVD drives which may read GC and Wii discs but even then you'll need a standard featurecompatible software tool to dump it. See [[Ripping_games]] page for more information. The service was discontinued on May 20, 2014Other than that, there is no support for DVD-Video if you plan to use Dolphin with WiiMC [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|homebrew]] software for most gamesDVD-Video.<ref>http*Virtual Wii has support for Wii Optical Disc ([https://wwwyoutu.nintendobe/4iaq_mKn7mE demonstration]). It cannot play DVD-Videos though, but we don't know if it's possible to play DVD-Videos using Virtual Wii and [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|homebrew]] software (similar to earlier Wii models as mentioned above).comAccording to some user reports it's possible with using external optical drive[https:/whatsnew/detailgbatemp.net/vyWpoM6CBIe6FjW8NIY7bvzOrgBURhzw<threads/full-dvd-playback-on-wiiu-vwii-wiimc-lg-drive.500189/ref> Dragon Quest X continued to support the service until November 2017, and ].*See [[Home_Media_Player#Emulators|this dedicated page]] for more information about home media playback support for the Wii Shop Channel ended on January 30, 2019. Online emulation improved enough to cover these while they were still functionalsoftwares. A Wii NAND is required, and there are some restrictions on what controllers are allowed*See [[Ripping_games]].

==PeripheralsEnhancements==<div style="overflow-x:auto;width:100%">{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;width:100%"

! colspan=2 | Name

|rowspan=8 | Graphics| [[Resolution|Resizable Internal Resolution]]| {{Y}}|-| [[Wikipedia:24-bit_color#True_color_(24-bit)|True Color]] Rendering<br/><small>This is an enhancement that reduces banding by forcing the emulated hardware to the highest bitdepth possible. [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2024/02/10/dolphin-progress-report-november-and-december-2023-january-2024/#50-20849-videocommon-apply-force-24-bit-color-to-efb-copies-by-flacs Read this] for more information. It is useful especially on non-CRT [[Displays|displays]], producing nicer looking gradients.</small>| {{Y}}|-| [[Widescreen_hacks#GameCube.2FWii|Widescreen and ultrawide hack]]<br/><small>To get full native widescreen, try [[Homebrew_and_hack_Roms|Swiss]].<br/>This can even run on a real GameCube/Wii if you wish.| {{Y}}|-| [[Texture packs]]| {{Y}}<ref group=N2>Dolphin lets you dump game textures and also replace game textures with new custom ones.{{Main|Texture packs#GameCube/Wii Speak}}</ref>|-| Ray-tracing<br/><small>([https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/announcing-microsoft-directx-raytracing/ DXR], [https://www.khronos.org/blog/ray-tracing-in-vulkan VRT] and [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/metal/metal_sample_code_library/accelerating_ray_tracing_using_metal MRT])</small>| <small>Implementing ray-tracing in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future.<br/>However you can try "[[Shaders_and_filters#Notable_ReShade_shaders|Screen-Space Ray Traced Global Illumination]]" shader using ReShade.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IlqfrJwKr4][https://reshade.me/forum/general-discussion/5442-release-misc-emulators-with-depth-buffer-access#35113]</small>|-| Pre-rendering AA<br/><small>(MSAA, SSAA)</small>| {{Y}}|-| Super-resolution techniques<br/><small>([https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/Streamline/blob/main/docs/ProgrammingGuideDLSS.md DLSS], XeSS and [[Wikipedia:GPUOpen#FidelityFX_Super_Resolution|FSR 2+]])</small>| <small>Requires access to the depth buffer and temporal data like motion-vectors so it's quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future.<br/>Besides any GPU that can use DLSS can run Dolphin at 8k native with ease anyway.</small>|-| [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/rtx-remix/wiki RTX Remix]| colspan=2 | <small>Implementing RTX Remix technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future.<br/>Besides, Dolphin already supports most of RTX Remix features such as access to assets, texture replacement and post-processing effects etc.[https://www.reddit.com/r/DolphinEmulator/comments/xn6p21/is_it_possible_to_use_rtx_remix_on_emulated/]<br/>On top of that you can use ReShade.</small>|-| rowspan=5 | Performance| [[Overclocking|Overclock]]| {{Y}}|-| [[30/60_FPS_cheat_codes#GameCube.2FWii|Internal Framerate Hack]]| {{Y}}|-| [https://blurbusters.com/frame-generation-essentials-interpolation-extrapolation-and-reprojection/ Frame generation technologies]<br/><small>([https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/ LSFG], [https://github.com/NVIDIAGameWorks/Streamline/blob/main/docs/ProgrammingGuideDLSS_G.md DLSS-G], [https://www.techpowerup.com/316835/extrass-framework-paper-details-intels-take-on-frame-generation ExtraSS] and [https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming/amd-fluid-motion-frames-is-out-now-on-amd-radeon-rx-7000-series/ba-p/634372 AFMF])</small>| colspan=3 | <small>Implementing frame generation technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be feasible in the near future, however post-processing techniques such as [[Wikipedia:Motion_interpolation|motion interpolation]] is quite possible. [[Input_lag|Input latency]] will be a crucial factor, but its impact likely varies depending on the specific technique employed, it's recommended to use '''after applying the "Internal Framerate Hack"'''.<br/>While '''[https://youtu.be/5mbUTfCRIF0 AFMF]''' or '''LSFG''' can be used with Dolphin, please be aware that some visual glitches and artifacts may occur at this time.|-| Preload [[Wikipedia:Template:Disk_images|optical disc image]] to RAM<br/><small>For users with sluggish multi-platter HDDs or plagued by horrible seek times, this enhancement '''might''' offer smoother experience, potentially reduced power consumption; it also shines when disc images reside on a network drive.<br/>Although keep in mind that preloading image would take some time, and it will require additional amount of RAM capacity.</small>| {{N}}[https://bugs.dolphin-emu.org/issues/11876 *]|-| Rendering latency reduction technologies<br/><small>([https://github.com/ishitatsuyuki/LatencyFleX LatencyFleX], [https://developer.nvidia.com/performance-rendering-tools/reflex Reflex] and [https://www.amd.com/en/products/software/adrenalin/radeon-software-anti-lag.html Anti-Lag'''+'''])| colspan=4 | <small>While most emulators offer frame pacing or framebuffer latency control options, implementing rendering latency reduction technologies isn't currently feasible. This is '''likely''' doesn't offer enough benefit to justify the development effort.</small>|-| rowspan=6 | Post-Processing| [[Wikipedia:Category:Anti-aliasing_algorithms|Post-rendering AA]]<br/><small>(FXAA, TXAA and MLAA/SMAA)</small>| {{TBDY}}

|Wii Balance Board[[Wikipedia:Comparison_gallery_of_image_scaling_algorithms|Post-rendering scaling]]<br/><small>(Sharp bilinear, Lanczos and [[Wikipedia:GPUOpen#FidelityFX_Super_Resolution|FSR 1]])</small>| {{TBDY}}

|PDP Headbanger Chat Headset[[Shaders_and_filters|Filters]]| {{TBDY}}

|[[Shaders_and_filters#AI-powered filters|AI-powered filter compatible]]<br/><small>([https://skylanderswww.fandomnvidia.com/wikien-us/geforce/news/gfecnt/nvidia-freestyle-ansel-enhancements-geforce-experience-article/ Freestyle])</small>| {{?}}|-| [[Shader_Presets|Shader Chain]]| [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/pull/10362 WIP]<ref group=N2>Dolphin had a [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-dolphinfx-post-processing-suite-for-the-opengl-backend?pid=497374#pid497374 DolphinFX] project for OpenGL backend but it's now obsolete.</ref>|-|[[High_dynamic_range#Inverse_tone_mapping|Inverse tone mapping compatible]]| {{Y}}|-| rowspan=5 | [https://tasvideos.org/Emulatorresources/Features TAS features]| [[Wikipedia:Macro_(computer_science)|Macros/Scripts]]/[https://tasvideos.org/LuaScripting Lua]| {{Y}}|-| Rewind| {{N}}|-| Fast-Forward/Turbo Speed| {{Y}}|-| Savestates| {{Y}}|-| [https://tasvideos.org/Movies Movie recording/playback]| {{Y}}|-| rowspan=2 | Controls| [[Controllers#Mouse_Injectors_for_Emulators|Mouse Injector Compatible]]| {{Y}}[https://github.com/garungorp/Portal_of_Power Skylanders Portal MouseInjectorDolphinDuck *]|-| [[Input_lag|Input lag-mitigating technique]]| {{N}}|-| rowspan=9 | Quality of Powerlife| [[Save_disk_space_for_ISOs#GameCube_.2F_Wii|Streamable compression format]]| {{Y}}|-| Built-in [[Mods,_hacks_and_fan-translations#Built-in_graphics_mod_editor.2Fmanager_for_emulators|Graphics mod editor/manager]]| {{~}}<ref group=N2>There is a pull request for adding [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/pull/11331 12280 graphics mod editor/manager] to Dolphin. In the meantime you can use [https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Graphics_Mods Graphics Mods]; an exciting new feature introduced in 5.0-16763 that allows users to modify games through a method of defining targets and then applying actions to those targets. Currently, Dolphin supports three actions: Skip, Move, and Scale. These are modifications to the target groups. In addition to this, Dolphin has some built-in Graphics Mods that apply to certain target groups. These include "Native Bloom" - scaling the "Bloom" target group down to the correct resolution, "No Bloom" - skipping any texture labeled in the "Bloom" target group, and "No HUD" - skipping any textures under the target group of "HUD". You can define these or your own Target Groups in any game through using Dolphin's Texture Dumping tool or EFB dumping tools.</ref>|-| Built-in [[Cheats_and_patches|Cheat Manager]]| {{Y}}|-| Built-in [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,106405 Custom resolution/CRTSwitchRes]<br/><small>For using this on Windows OS you need [http://geedorah.com/eiusdemmodi/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1009#p1009 CRT Emudriver].<br/>Another option is using EDID editor tool such as "Custom Resolution Utility".</small>| colspan=2 | <small>Exclusive to [https://docs.libretro.com/guides/crtswitchres/ libretro core] at the moment.<br/>Also there is a [https://github.com/psakhis/Groovy_MiSTer project] for achieving software emulators like libretro cores and GroovyMAME send the raw RGB data over a network to a core running on MiSTer, it basically turns the MiSTer into a GPU for the emulator allowing for easy setup and use with CRT TVs/Arcade monitors.</small>|-| Per-Game Profiles| {{Y}}|-| Command Line Options| {{Y}}|-| On-Screen Display<br/><small>Showcases messages, controller input state which is useful for speedrunners, performance data, active settings, and various notifications.</small>| {{Y}}|-| [[Wikipedia:Variable_refresh_rate|Variable Refresh Rate compatible]]| {{N}}[https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-question-about-gsync-vrr *]|-| [[Frontends#Graphical_User_Interfaces_.28GUIs.29|Big Picture Mode]]| [https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-possible-to-add-a-big-picture-menu-screen-like-pcsx2-has WIP]|-| rowspan=4 | Misc| [https://retroachievements.org/gameList.php?c=19 RetroAchievements]| [https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen%2Bclosed+retroachievements+ WIP]|-| [[Virtual_reality#VR_game_room_simulations|EmuVR support]]| colspan=2 | Exclusive to [https://www.emuvr.net/wiki/Installation_Guide#Downloads libretro cores] at the moment.

|[https:Free Look<br//disneyinfinity.fandom><small>Free Look is a enhancement feature that allows manipulation of the in-game camera.com/wiki</Disney_Infinity_Base Disney Infinity Base]small>| {{Y}}[https://githubwiki.com/dolphin-emu.org/dolphin/pull/11546 index.php?title=Free_Look *]

|Ubisoft Your Shape Camera[[Wikipedia:Category:Debugging|Debug Features]]| {{TBDY}}