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<div style="text-align: center;"><big>'''Welcome to the Dolphin Emulator Wiki.'''</big><br/>The '''[[Project:About|Dolphin Emulator Wiki]]''' that anyone can edit.
'''Dolphin''' is an open-source emulator for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[Wii]] with support for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Android.  Dolphin was the first emulator to boot GameCube and later Wii games, and now boasts compatibility with most titles for those game systems.  With a huge community of developers and users around the world, Dolphin continues to gain compatibility, performance, and new features to this day.
<br />There have been [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]] created since April 12, 2010.<br/></div>


== Dolphin ==
== Compatibility lists ==
'''Dolphin''' is an open-source Nintendo GameCube, Wii, and Triforce emulator for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X (Intel-based).  It is the first emulator to successfully run commercial GameCube and Wii games.  It is still the only emulator capable of running commercial Wii games.  Its name gives reference to the Nintendo Dolphin, which was the codename for the GameCube.  Dolphin is a community driven project; with developers from all over the world who work together to bring you this high-quality software with remarkable features. 
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==Compatibility Lists==
<div style="display:inline-block;padding:3px;">[[File:Gamecube.png|link=Nintendo GameCube]]<div>Nintendo GameCube</div></div>
 
<div style="display:inline-block;padding:3px;">[[File:Wii.png|link=Wii]]<div>Wii</div></div>
<div style="width:580px; margin:auto;text-align:center;">
<div style="display:inline-block;padding:3px;">[[File:WiiWare.png|link=WiiWare]]<div>WiiWare</div></div>
<div style="float:left; padding:3px;margin-left:93px">[[File:Gamecube.png|link=Nintendo GameCube]]<div>Nintendo GameCube</div></div>
<div style="display:inline-block;padding:3px;">[[File:WiiChannels.png|link=Wii Channels]]<div>Wii Channels</div></div>
<div style="float:left; padding:3px;">[[File:Wii.png|link=Wii]]<div>Wii</div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div>
<div style="display:inline-block;padding:3px;">[[File:Virtual Console Nav.png|link=Virtual Console]]<div>Virtual Console</div></div>
<div style="float:left; padding:3px;">[[File:WiiWare.png|link=WiiWare]]<div>WiiWare</div></div>
<div style="float:left; padding:3px;">[[File:WiiChannels.png|link=Wii Channels]]<div>Wii Channels</div></div>
<div style="float:left; padding:3px;">[[File:VirtualConsoleArcade.png|link=Virtual Console]]<div>Virtual Console</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div>
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===Please Note if you want to edit a rating please do it in these lists===
=== Updating compatibility ratings ===
 
Ratings are based on emulation compatibility for the latest development version of the master branch. These ratings are universal, used throughout the wiki, forum, and the main Dolphin site. To update a rating, click on the icon [[file:Note.svg.png|link=]] next to the rating stars. The corresponding rating page will open and the only thing that you have to do is change the number.
Ratings are used in both the main comparability lists and also the individual games pages and should only be updated in these lists below.
 
*[[Template:RatingsGC]] (for GameCube Games)
*[[Template:RatingsWii]] (for Wii Games)
*[[Template:RatingsWW]] (for WiiWare Games)
*[[Template:RatingsVC]] (for Virtual Console Games)
*[[Template:RatingsWC]] (for Wii Channels)


== Dolphin Emulator Wiki ==
== Dolphin Emulator Wiki ==
In the same way as Dolphin, this wiki is a community driven project. Anyone can edit any page; even this main page! A lot of time and work is needed to make this the best resource available. A single person is not capable of achieving this. With everyone's help we can achieve this. Therefore, every bit of information is welcome and appreciated.  This wiki is still in the beginning stages and only a handful of articles exist and are complete.  With everyone's help this will change in the near future.
In the same way as Dolphin, this wiki is a community driven project. Anyone can edit any page; even this main page! A lot of time and work is needed to make this the best resource available. One single person is not capable of achieving this. With everyone's help we can achieve our goals. Therefore, every bit of information is welcome and appreciated.


== Getting started ==
== Getting started ==
; Not sure where to start?
; Not sure where to start?
* If you are new to wikis, check out the '''[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents user's guide]'''.  
* Getting started with Dolphin: [[Ripping Game Discs]], [[Installing Dolphin]], [[Configuring Controllers]]
* Getting started with wikis: '''[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents user's guide]'''.


; Adding content
; Adding content
* Every wiki has articles that need help called '''[[Special:Wantedpages|"wanted articles"]]'''. Don't be shy, get in there.  
* Every wiki has articles that need help called '''[[Special:Wantedpages|"wanted articles"]]'''. Don't be shy, get in there.
* Uploading images is another really easy way to help out - see the '''[[Special:Upload|upload file]]''' page!
* Uploading images is another really easy way to help out see the '''[[Special:Upload|upload file]]''' page!
* ''[[To Do]]'' - A list of stuff "To Do" on this wiki.
* ''[[Project:To Do|To Do]]'' A list of stuff "To Do" on this wiki.


; Talk and more...
; Talk and more...
* Consult the '''[[Project:Community portal|community portal]]''' to see what the community is working on or to give feedback.
* Consult the '''[[Project:Community portal|community portal]]''' to see what the community is working on or to give feedback.


*''[[General Discussions]]'' - A place to talk about this wiki.
*''[[Project:General Discussions|General Discussions]]'' A place to talk about this wiki.

Revision as of 22:04, 11 July 2016

Dolphin is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii with support for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Android. Dolphin was the first emulator to boot GameCube and later Wii games, and now boasts compatibility with most titles for those game systems. With a huge community of developers and users around the world, Dolphin continues to gain compatibility, performance, and new features to this day.

Compatibility lists

Gamecube.png
Nintendo GameCube
Wii.png
Wii
WiiWare.png
WiiWare
WiiChannels.png
Wii Channels
Virtual Console Nav.png
Virtual Console

Updating compatibility ratings

Ratings are based on emulation compatibility for the latest development version of the master branch. These ratings are universal, used throughout the wiki, forum, and the main Dolphin site. To update a rating, click on the icon Note.svg.png next to the rating stars. The corresponding rating page will open and the only thing that you have to do is change the number.

Dolphin Emulator Wiki

In the same way as Dolphin, this wiki is a community driven project. Anyone can edit any page; even this main page! A lot of time and work is needed to make this the best resource available. One single person is not capable of achieving this. With everyone's help we can achieve our goals. Therefore, every bit of information is welcome and appreciated.

Getting started

Not sure where to start?
Adding content
  • Every wiki has articles that need help called "wanted articles". Don't be shy, get in there.
  • Uploading images is another really easy way to help out – see the upload file page!
  • To Do – A list of stuff "To Do" on this wiki.
Talk and more...
  • Consult the community portal to see what the community is working on or to give feedback.