Apr 11, 2017 - GameCube emulator Dolphin runs very well on Samsung Galaxy S8. GameCube and Wii games that is available on Android, Linux, Mac. Dolphin is a video game console emulator for the GameCube and Wii that runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. It had its inaugural release in 2003 as freeware for Windows. Dolphin was the first GameCube emulator to successfully run commercial games.
09-02-2013, 02:32 AM
Hey, i've only just stumbled across Dolphin, simply amazing! I ran Resident Evil (GC) on my Retina Macbook pro and the graphics were stunning (x2), better than some modern games... it ran perfect on my machine as well. So it got me thinking, i have an old Mac Mini collecting dust, is it worth me trying to run Dolphin on it, the specs are: Intel Core i5 'Sandy Bridge' 2415m 8GB DDR3 Ram Intel HD Graphics 3000 I know HD 3000 is nothing special, which is why i'm asking... the Mini needs an OS installing on it and i dont want to waste my time if it's going to be rubbish, if it's worthy, i'm wondering whats the best setup, is OSX sufficient (preferred) or should i go with Windows? I'll mainly be playing Gamecube games to be honest but wouldn't mind the odd Wii game. If it's no good, all is not lost i can just hook up the rMBP to TV with HDMI, but it would be much better to have a dedicated box for this, i looked at upgrades on Apples site but the best they offer is HD 4000. Thoughts?
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When playing Wii or Gamecube games, you typically have to plug a console into a TV and play in a stationary location. The invention of emulators, however, has created the ability to play older games through software on your computer. This allows you to play games you have purchased on a computer or laptop, rather than just a gaming system. Using Mac's Bluetooth capabilities, you can also sync your special Wiimote and play the same as if you were on a Wii.
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Double-click the '.dmg' file. Copy the application icon to your Applications folder.
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Sync a Wii remote to Dolphin. Click on 'Options,' then 'Wiimote Settings.' The remote settings window will appear. Click the drop-down menu next to 'Remote 1' and select 'Real Wiimote.' The other remotes should be set to 'None.' Then, click the 'Refresh' button in the window. Immediately hit buttons '1' and '2' on your Wii remote. The phrase '0 connected' should change to '1 connected' when the remote syncs. You can now play Wii games with a Wii remote.
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Click 'File,' the 'Open,' and navigate the File Open dialogue window to the Wii or GameCube game you wish to play. Click it, and the click 'Open.'
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