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| − | First Download and extract the zip file for the latest Dolphin beta from the official site. | + | First Download and extract the zip file for the latest Dolphin beta from the official site. [https://dolphin-emu.org/download/ Dolphin website] |
| − | Please note that you will want to download the latest Beta NOT the latest stable versions as they are very out of date! | + | ''Please note that you will want to download the latest Beta NOT the latest stable versions as they are very out of date!'' |
| + | =Limitations= | ||
| + | ** Sadly, there are no lightgun games for Gamecube, but there are some for the Wii! | ||
| + | ** As of making this video, I cannot enable 2x lightguns for 2-player action. Hopefully, that will change in the not-so-distant future, and I will do an update video then :) | ||
| − | + | =Installation= | |
| + | Simply extract the file to a location of your choice and double click the <code>Dolphin.exe</code> to load it up. | ||
| + | ==Portable Install== | ||
| + | If you don't want to have the user files in '''Windows>User folder''' you can create a text file in the '''Dolphin folder''' and name it to <code>portable.txt</code> | ||
| − | + | The user folder will then be generated in the root of Dolphin. | |
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| + | So having that file in there tells Dolphin it's a portable version and can be moved between systems. ''(Thanks to Gigapig for this tip!)'' | ||
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| + | =Configuration= | ||
| + | ==Import Games== | ||
| + | The first configuration step is to add your game files, they need to be in ISO format and to add them you do the following: | ||
You will see a message saying to click to point to game directory, Click that message and set it to the folder where you are storing your games. | You will see a message saying to click to point to game directory, Click that message and set it to the folder where you are storing your games. | ||
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If you need to rescan for games added later you can by pressing the "Refresh" button at the top of the screen. | If you need to rescan for games added later you can by pressing the "Refresh" button at the top of the screen. | ||
| + | ==Graphics== | ||
Next you need to set your Graphics settings, To do this you can select the "Graphics" button on the top menu. | Next you need to set your Graphics settings, To do this you can select the "Graphics" button on the top menu. | ||
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Once done you can press the "Close" button in the bottom corner. | Once done you can press the "Close" button in the bottom corner. | ||
| + | ==Controls== | ||
Now you can setup the controller, to do so first click the "controllers" button along the top menu. | Now you can setup the controller, to do so first click the "controllers" button along the top menu. | ||
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Once you have configured them how you wish Press the Close button on this screen and the previous one to return back to the main screen of dolphin. | Once you have configured them how you wish Press the Close button on this screen and the previous one to return back to the main screen of dolphin. | ||
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| + | ==Hide Mouse Cursor== | ||
Next we are going to hide the mouse cursor while playing. | Next we are going to hide the mouse cursor while playing. | ||
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That's it! You can now run a game from the selection and play! | That's it! You can now run a game from the selection and play! | ||
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| − | + | =Accuracy Settings= | |
If you want to improve the accuracy of your games and remove crosshairs easily, PiperCalls and Prof_gLX made a pack of ini files you can download with instructions from [https://github.com/ProfgLX/Sinden-Dolphin-Accuracy-Inis Prof_gLX's GitHub page] | If you want to improve the accuracy of your games and remove crosshairs easily, PiperCalls and Prof_gLX made a pack of ini files you can download with instructions from [https://github.com/ProfgLX/Sinden-Dolphin-Accuracy-Inis Prof_gLX's GitHub page] | ||
After applying the ''Aim Accuracy Pack'', fine-tune your aim for each game using these [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ProfgLX/Sinden-Dolphin-Accuracy-Inis/main/Dolphin_Aim_Enhancement_Adjustments.txt instructions]. | After applying the ''Aim Accuracy Pack'', fine-tune your aim for each game using these [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ProfgLX/Sinden-Dolphin-Accuracy-Inis/main/Dolphin_Aim_Enhancement_Adjustments.txt instructions]. | ||
| − | + | ==Demo Video:== | |
<youtube>https://youtu.be/MEse3czKi-Q</youtube> | <youtube>https://youtu.be/MEse3czKi-Q</youtube> | ||
[[Category:Emulators PC]] | [[Category:Emulators PC]] | ||
Revision as of 22:04, 17 December 2022
Download
First Download and extract the zip file for the latest Dolphin beta from the official site. Dolphin website
Please note that you will want to download the latest Beta NOT the latest stable versions as they are very out of date!
Limitations
- Sadly, there are no lightgun games for Gamecube, but there are some for the Wii!
- As of making this video, I cannot enable 2x lightguns for 2-player action. Hopefully, that will change in the not-so-distant future, and I will do an update video then :)
Installation
Simply extract the file to a location of your choice and double click the Dolphin.exe to load it up.
Portable Install
If you don't want to have the user files in Windows>User folder you can create a text file in the Dolphin folder and name it to portable.txt
The user folder will then be generated in the root of Dolphin.
So having that file in there tells Dolphin it's a portable version and can be moved between systems. (Thanks to Gigapig for this tip!)
Configuration
Import Games
The first configuration step is to add your game files, they need to be in ISO format and to add them you do the following:
You will see a message saying to click to point to game directory, Click that message and set it to the folder where you are storing your games.
The emulator will then automatically load the games you have in the location.
If you need to rescan for games added later you can by pressing the "Refresh" button at the top of the screen.
Graphics
Next you need to set your Graphics settings, To do this you can select the "Graphics" button on the top menu.
This emulator can be demanding so its hard to recommend settings that will suit everyone so it is best to play with settings to see what will work best for you.
Make use of the FPS counter in the settings bellow which you can turn on or off to help tune your settings.
Aspect Ratio should be set to "stretch to window" make sure to enable the "use fullscreen" tick box and lastly make sure "render to main window" is enabled.
On the "Enhancements" tab along the top you can further tune your graphical settings if desred including upping resolutions and enabling anti aliasing.
Once done you can press the "Close" button in the bottom corner.
Controls
Now you can setup the controller, to do so first click the "controllers" button along the top menu.
Set all gamecube controllers to "None".
Under Wii Remotes make sure the "emulate wii's bluetooth adapter" option is selected then next to "Wii Remote 1" select "emulated wii remote" from the drop down.
Next press the "Configure" button to setup the button mappings.
Set button "A" to Click 1
Set Button "B" to Click 0
The other buttons you can set to any button you wish by clicking on the grey button next to it and then pressing the button you want to map it to.
Once you have configured them how you wish Press the Close button on this screen and the previous one to return back to the main screen of dolphin.
Hide Mouse Cursor
Next we are going to hide the mouse cursor while playing.
To do the press the "Config" Button on the main menu and then select the "interface" tab.
At the bottom you will see a option to "always hide mouse cursor" just make sure that's enabled.
That's it! You can now run a game from the selection and play!
Accuracy Settings
If you want to improve the accuracy of your games and remove crosshairs easily, PiperCalls and Prof_gLX made a pack of ini files you can download with instructions from Prof_gLX's GitHub page
After applying the Aim Accuracy Pack, fine-tune your aim for each game using these instructions.
Demo Video: