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Dolphin Emulator

Emulator for GameCube and Wii consoles on PC

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Dolphin is an emulator for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii consoles, letting PC gamers run games from those systems in full HD (1080p). It addresses the need to play these console libraries on a computer, with enhancements such as compatibility with PC controllers, turbo speed, and networked multiplayer.

The project provides downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux, along with a compatibility database, guides, a wiki, and community resources including Discord, a forum, and GitHub. Development is documented through progress reports covering features such as RetroAchievements support for Wii games, Triforce arcade emulation, Graphics Mods, and netplay. The site is available in multiple languages.

Dolphin is aimed at PC gamers and emulation enthusiasts. It is distributed as free, open-source software with no paid editions, trials, or seat-based plans indicated.

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