From 7057a564b945bf32087a016c66159bd05792452d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tiyn Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:43:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] games: added dolphin emulator --- wiki/games/dolphin.md | 38 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ wiki/games/emulators.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 39 insertions(+) create mode 100644 wiki/games/dolphin.md diff --git a/wiki/games/dolphin.md b/wiki/games/dolphin.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e9fd5d --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/games/dolphin.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +# Dolphin + +[Dolphin](https://dolphin-emu.org/) is a GameCube and Wii +[emulator](./emulators.md). + +## Setup + +Dolphin can be installed on different systems, a list for this can be found on +the [Dolphin website](https://dolphin-emu.org/download/). +Additionally it can be installed using [Flatpak](../linux/flatpak.md) where the +package is called `org.DolphinEmu.dolphin-emu`. + +## [Steam Deck](./steam.md#steam-deck) specific settings + +The following settings are especially useful when emulating games on the +[Steam Deck](./steam.md#steam-deck) as pointed out by +[nchristopher](https://github.com/nchristopher/steamdeck-emulation/blob/main/emulators/dolphin.md). +But it is a good starting point for other systems aswell. +It is important to emphasize that the system needs to meet the requirements to +run Vulkan. +Select the configuration and select the paths tab. +There the directories for Wii and GameCube [ROMs](./emulators.md) can be added. +In the audio tab select `Pulse` as your audio backend. +In the interface tab select `Confirm to Stop` to avoid prompts when closing the +game. +Close the configuration and select the graphics menu. +Set the backend to Vulkan. +In the enhancements tab select `3x Native` as internal resolution, as it will +upscale the image to 1080p. +In the main tab check the `Render to Main Window` box. +Close the graphics menu and open the controllers menu. +For the first GameCube controller open the configuration, select +`SDL/0/Microsoft X-Box 360 Pad 0` as type and change the buttons to your +preference. +Select emulate Wii Bluetooth adapter for Wii controllers. +For the first Wii controller open the configuration, select +`SDL/0/Microsoft X-Box 360 Pad 0` as type and change the buttons to your +preference. diff --git a/wiki/games/emulators.md b/wiki/games/emulators.md index a91cfba..a389766 100644 --- a/wiki/games/emulators.md +++ b/wiki/games/emulators.md @@ -10,3 +10,4 @@ ROMs are a digital copy of a video game. ## List of Emulator software - [PPSSPP](./ppsspp.md) is made to emulate Playstation Portable games +- [Dolphin](./dolphin.md) is made to emulate GameCube and Wii games