The version I downloaded for Windows was packed with 7zip, though there are a host of archive managers that will extract the files. There are two versions for Windows - 32bit and 64bit (if you’re not sure right click Computer in your Windows menu and choose Properties) - and a single Mac OS X install. The official system requirements are quite vague, though you’ll need a fast processor that supports SSE2 (the more cores the better) and a graphics card that supports Pixel Shader 2.0 or better. You can download the latest version of Dolphin from the downloads page on the official site. Note: Despite the fact that Dolphin works on the PC & Mac, this walkthrough has been completed using the Windows version and thus contains some advice not applicable to Mac users. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

The somewhat under-powered machine has been on the market since 2006 and has sold well partly due to its competetive price point and partly due to the groundbreaking motion controls.Īs well as being a fun and accessible console system, the Wii has racked up quite a collection of games over its lifespan and now, thanks to the wonders of emulation and Dolphin, you can enjoy Wii games, Wiiware, Wii Channels, Virtual Console and Gamecube releases in glorious HD on your Windows or Mac computer. You can even connect multiple Wiimotes and a sensor bar for the full Wii experience, with visuals you never thought possible. The Nintendo Wii will go down in the virtual pages of history as being one of the most successful consoles of all time.

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