Dolphin
Dolphin was the first GameCube emulator to successfully run a commercial game, launched in 2003 as freeware for Windows. Dolphin GameCube is a free and open-source video game console emulator for Wii that runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android.
After problematic development in the first years, Dolphin became free and open-source software and later gained support for Wii emulation. Soon, emulators were ported to Linux and macOS. Over the last few years, as mobile hardware has become more powerful, running Dolphin on Android has become a viable option.
Dolphin has received a good response in the IT and video gaming media for its high compatibility, steady development progress, number of features available, and ability to play games with graphical improvements on the original console.
Features
Features of Dolphin include the ability to start games regardless of region, record tool-assisted speed runs, and the use of cheat codes with Action Replay and Gecko. Functions of the original GameCube controllers and Wii Remotes can be mapped to PC controllers. The emulator allows for the use of real GameCube controllers through the use of a USB adapter and Wii Remotes through a Bluetooth connection. Controller expansions are also supported, including the Wii MotionPlus adapter, Wii Nunchuk, Classic controller, Guitar, Drums, and Turntable. Two kinds of network play are supported by Dolphin: Emulated local multiplayer and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The first only works among Dolphin users. It applies to games that by default have no online option. The second kind is for online gameplay for WFC-supported Wii games with other Dolphin users as well as real Wii users.
Game progress can be saved on virtual GameCube Memory Cards, emulated Wii flash memory, and save states. Dolphin features a Memory Card Manager which allows the transfer of saved files to and from virtual GameCube memory cards. In conjunction with an integrated Game Boy Advance emulator, Dolphin supports linking GameCube and Game Boy Advance titles.
How to use Dolphin Emulator.
Dolphin Emulator is a video game emulator available for multiple operating systems. If you know how to use Dolphin Emulator, you can play classic GameCube and Nintendo Wii games on your computer or your smartphone. The instructions in this article apply to Dolphin 5.0 for Windows and macOS operating systems.
How to Download Dolphin Emulator.
Dolphin Emulator is an open-source program, meaning anyone can download and contribute source code. Visit the official Dolphin Emulator website to download Dolphin for your operating system. You can choose the static version or the development version. The development version gives you access to the latest features and updates but does not guarantee that they will work properly.
