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This guide gives you a list of recommended devices that might be needed while using Dolphin - either as a requirement (sensor bar, bluetooth dongle are required to connect Wii Remotes) or simply for more faithful emulation (GameCube controller, etc.).
This guide gives you a list of recommended devices that might be needed while using Dolphin - either as a requirement (sensor bar, bluetooth dongle are required to connect Wii Remotes) or simply for more faithful emulation (GameCube controller, etc.).


 
'''NOTE''': If possible, buy the devices through the links present in this guide. Dolphin is registered through the Amazon Affiliates programs, giving us money for anything you buy through this page. This costs nothing to you, and the money we get is reinvested in order to help developers buy hardware when needed. '''If you can't see the links to the accessories pages, please view in alternate view.''' You are not seeing them because you're using an Ad Blocker.
'''If you can't see the links to the accessories pages, please disable your Ad Blocker.'''
 
 
'''NOTE''': If possible, buy the devices through the links present in this guide. Dolphin is registered through the Amazon Affiliates programs, giving us money for anything you buy through this page. This costs nothing to you, and the money we get is reinvested in order to help developers buy hardware when needed.
 


== GameCube Controller ==
== GameCube Controller ==
This bundle contains an official GameCube Controller (White) as well as a very commonly used USB adapter to connect the controller to your PC.
This bundle contains an official GameCube Controller (White) as well as a very commonly used USB adapter to connect the controller to your PC.


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*[http://www.amazon.com/Official-Nintendo-Classic-Gamecube-Controller-Wii/dp/B0017KIBAI Official Nintendo White Classic Gamecube Controller]
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== Bluetooth Dongle ==
== Bluetooth Dongle ==
This list contains Bluetooth USB Dongles for your PC that have been tested to work with Wii Remote Plus controllers on Windows.
This list contains Bluetooth USB Dongles for your PC that have been tested to work with Wii Remote Plus controllers on Windows.


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*[http://www.amazon.com/Azio-BTD-V201-Micro-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B003765X38 Azio Bluetooth 2.1 - class 1]
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=== Sony Dualshock3 ===
=== DolphinBar ===
[http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Dualshock-Wireless-Controller-Black-3/dp/B0015AARJI Sony Dualshock3 - Black]
 
The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth Adapter/USB Sensor Bar that supports Wii Remote Pluses and has many benefits over a traditional Toshiba Stack Bluetooth adapter. See [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2014/08/23/dolphinbar-review/ the review] for more details.
 
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== Wii Remotes ==
== Wii Remotes ==
Two options are listed here: either Wii Remote without Motion Plus Inside, or Wii Remote including Motion Plus. Normal Wii Remotes (without M+) are easier to setup with Dolphin, but they require you to buy and attach a Motion Plus add-on to your Wii Remote to play Motion Plus games. Wii Remote Plus do not require this add-on but are more complicated to setup with Dolphin.
Two options are listed here: either Wii Remote without Motion Plus Inside, or Wii Remote including Motion Plus. Normal Wii Remotes (without M+) are easier to setup with Dolphin, but they require you to buy and attach a Motion Plus add-on to your Wii Remote to play Motion Plus games. Wii Remote Plus do not require this add-on but are more complicated to setup with Dolphin.


=== Without Wii Motion Plus Inside ===
=== Without Wii Motion Plus Inside ===
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Attachment-Original-Packaging-Lifetime-Nintendo/dp/B002WZH9HS Motion Plus Add-on]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-White-Nintendo/dp/B0037US4IA Wii Classic Controller Pro - White]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Nunchuk-Controller-White-Wii-U/dp/B0094X2066 Nintendo Nunchuk Controller - White]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Remote-Controller-Nintendo/dp/B000IMWK2G Wii Remote Controller - White]
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=== With Wii Motion Plus Inside ===
=== With Wii Motion Plus Inside ===
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-White-U/dp/B0094X227I Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - White]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-White-Nintendo/dp/B0037US4IA Wii Classic Controller Pro - White]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Nunchuk-Controller-White-Wii-U/dp/B0094X2066 Nintendo Nunchuk Controller - White]
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Remote-Plus-Black-U/dp/B0094X28J0 Nintendo Wii Remote Plus - Black]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Wii-Classic-Controller-Pro-Black-Nintendo/dp/B002TLTBN0 Wii Classic Controller Pro - Black]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Nunchuk-Controller-Black-Wii-U/dp/B0094X1ZXU Nintendo Nunchuk Controller - Black]
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=== Accessories ===
=== Accessories ===
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[http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Rechargeable-Batteries-Compatible-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B004IK24MU Charging Station for Wii Remotes x2]
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== Sensor Bars ==
== Sensor Bars ==
This list contains a USB powered sensor bar (needs to be plugged in to your computer) as well as a fully wireless sensor bar (requires 4 AA batteries for power).
This list contains a USB powered sensor bar (needs to be plugged in to your computer) as well as a fully wireless sensor bar (requires 4 AA batteries for power).
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*[http://www.amazon.com/Nextronics-Sensor-Bar-USB-Wii-Nintendo/dp/B001UAAX60 Wired Sensor Bar - USB]
*[http://www.amazon.com/Official-Nintendo-Wii-Wireless-Sensor-Extended/dp/B002E1MLR8 Wireless Sensor Bar - AA batteries x4]
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=== DolphinBar ===
The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth Adapter/USB Sensor Bar that combines a solid sensor bar with Wii Remote Plus supporting Bluetooth. See [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2014/08/23/dolphinbar-review/ the review] for more details.


=== DolphinBar ===
=== DolphinBar ===
 
The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth Adapter/USB Sensor Bar that supports Wii Remote Pluses and has many benefits over a traditional Toshiba Stack Bluetooth adapter. See [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2014/08/23/dolphinbar-review/ the review] for more details.
The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth Adapter/USB Sensor Bar that combines a solid sensor bar with Wii Remote Plus supporting Bluetooth. See [https://dolphin-emu.org/blog/2014/08/23/dolphinbar-review/ the review] for more details.


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*[http://www.amazon.com/TOTALCONSOLE-W010-Wireless-Sensor-DolphinBar/dp/B00HZWEB74 DolphinBar]
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== Wii Compatible DVD Drive ==
== Wii Compatible DVD Drive ==
These DVD drives can be used with Rawdump in order to dump GameCube and Wii DVD and use them with Dolphin.
These DVD drives can be used with Rawdump in order to dump GameCube and Wii DVD and use them with Dolphin.


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*[http://www.amazon.com/External-LG-GDR-8082N-netbook-Laptop/dp/B001TPUXVQ LG DVD Drive - External USB]
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Revision as of 00:33, 15 May 2015

This guide gives you a list of recommended devices that might be needed while using Dolphin - either as a requirement (sensor bar, bluetooth dongle are required to connect Wii Remotes) or simply for more faithful emulation (GameCube controller, etc.).

NOTE: If possible, buy the devices through the links present in this guide. Dolphin is registered through the Amazon Affiliates programs, giving us money for anything you buy through this page. This costs nothing to you, and the money we get is reinvested in order to help developers buy hardware when needed. If you can't see the links to the accessories pages, please view in alternate view. You are not seeing them because you're using an Ad Blocker.

GameCube Controller

This bundle contains an official GameCube Controller (White) as well as a very commonly used USB adapter to connect the controller to your PC.

<amazonwidget adcode="c6a0bee6-d76f-455f-bad0-a19dc16d2287" />

Bluetooth Dongle

This list contains Bluetooth USB Dongles for your PC that have been tested to work with Wii Remote Plus controllers on Windows.

<amazonwidget adcode="56c78e63-c2dd-432c-9d53-790a6c09cdec" />

Sony Dualshock3

Sony Dualshock3 - Black

Wii Remotes

Two options are listed here: either Wii Remote without Motion Plus Inside, or Wii Remote including Motion Plus. Normal Wii Remotes (without M+) are easier to setup with Dolphin, but they require you to buy and attach a Motion Plus add-on to your Wii Remote to play Motion Plus games. Wii Remote Plus do not require this add-on but are more complicated to setup with Dolphin.

Without Wii Motion Plus Inside

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With Wii Motion Plus Inside

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Accessories

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Sensor Bars

This list contains a USB powered sensor bar (needs to be plugged in to your computer) as well as a fully wireless sensor bar (requires 4 AA batteries for power). <amazonwidget adcode="4925b177-509e-40e2-8bd8-604a1d586ee5" />

DolphinBar

The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth Adapter/USB Sensor Bar that combines a solid sensor bar with Wii Remote Plus supporting Bluetooth. See the review for more details.

DolphinBar

The Mayflash DolphinBar is a combination Bluetooth Adapter/USB Sensor Bar that supports Wii Remote Pluses and has many benefits over a traditional Toshiba Stack Bluetooth adapter. See the review for more details.

<amazonwidget adcode="dc1176db-1be3-4473-98e8-2d78059c9d10" />

Wii Compatible DVD Drive

These DVD drives can be used with Rawdump in order to dump GameCube and Wii DVD and use them with Dolphin.

<amazonwidget adcode="a3cb80a2-c0c6-4708-91bc-00afc9df198b" />