Recommended Accessories

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.).

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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.




 * Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller - Black @Amazon.com
 * Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller - Black (JP) @Play-Asia.com
 * Super Smash Bros. Edition GameCube Controller - White (JP) @Amazon.com @Play-Asia.com


 * Search more results for Nintendo-branded "GameCube Controller" @Amazon.com

GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
GameCube Controller Adapter can be used on PC. We have our own guide how to set it up on your PC at How to use the Official GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U in Dolphin.


 * GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U

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



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


With Wii Motion Plus Inside

 * Search more results for Nintendo-branded "Wii Remote" @Amazon.com

Other Controllers
Other controllers that can be used with Dolphin to emulate GameCube or Wii controllers. Some may require third party drivers and additional accessories.

Sony DualShock 3

 * Sony Dualshock3
 * Requires Mini-B USB cable
 * Unofficial driver by Scarlet.Crush is available at PCSX2 Forum

Xbox 360 Controller

 * Microsoft Xbox 360 controller for Windows

Batteries and Charging Stations for Wii Remotes

 * Panasonic eneloop AA rechargeable batteries (4-pack) and a charger @Newegg.com
 * More eneloop 2000mAh AA rechargeable batteries @Newegg.com

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). 

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.



3D Accessories for 3D Gameplay

 * Nvidia 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses Kit @Amazon.com @Newegg.com
 * Requires 120Hz or 144Hz 3D monitor and Nvidia GPU
 * Standalone 3D glasses for more player(s) @Newegg.com

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.



Wii Console
Users can use an actual Wii console to rip Wii or GameCube games. Requires to have Homebrew Channel installed using exploit tools and a SD card. For full details about Homebrew Channel and which exploit tools is right for you, see Homebrew Channel. We have our own guide for ripping discs which is available at Ripping Game Discs.


 * Wii

Wii U console can be used as well when booting into vWii mode. If you're planning to buy Wii U to play games and, at the same time, you want to rip Wii game discs, then this is the way to go.


 * Nintendo Wii U Console - 8GB Basic Set - White
 * Nintendo Wii U Console - 32GB Black Deluxe Set
 * Search more results for other editions of "Wii U console" @Amazon.com