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== Post-Installation Tips == | == Post-Installation Tips == | ||
In most cases, the default settings works fine, but you will likely need to [[Configuring Controllers|configure controllers]]. If you want to tweak emulation performance and/or quality setting, the [[Performance Guide]] can help you. | |||
If you would like to learn how to rip games and saves to your new Dolphin set up, see [[Ripping Games]]. For Wii NAND dump, see [[NAND Usage Guide]]. The homebrew apps are freely available over the internet and can be added to the game list at any time. | |||
=== Browsing Files / Add to Game List === | === Browsing Files / Add to Game List === | ||
You can simply launch a compatible file by hitting File > '''Open...''' then open a file. To add a game to the game list, select Files > '''Browse for ISOs...''' then select a folder to be added to the game list. You can also batch add/remove directories in the game list by creating folders that group each games by platform (this is to keep game directories well organized), then go to Options > Configure... > "Paths" tab > then hit '''Add...''' then enable '''Search SubFolders''' within the "Paths" config, then add these folders to the ''ISO Directories'' list. Items shown can be toggled on/off on the "View" menu. | |||
Banners for Wii games will not load at first. Making a save file for that game fixes it. This is a limitation with the format of Wii games rather than a bug. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ Compatible files by file extension | |||
|- | |||
! File extension | |||
! Platform | |||
! Notes | |||
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| <var>.ISO</var> | |||
| GameCube and Wii | |||
| Generic file extension for disc image files. | |||
|- | |||
| <var>.GCM</var> | |||
| GameCube | |||
| This file extension is interchangeable with <var>.ISO</var>. | |||
|- | |||
| <var>.GCZ</var> | |||
| GameCube and Wii | |||
| Compressed GameCube/Wii disc image file. | |||
|- | |||
| <var>.WBFS</var> | |||
| Wii | |||
| "Wii Backup File System", compressed Wii disc image file. | |||
|- | |||
| <var>.WAD</var> | |||
| Virtual Console and WiiWare | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| <var>.DOL</var>, <var>.ELF</var> | |||
| Homebrew app | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
[[Category:Tutorials]] | [[Category:Tutorials]] |