[Storm Prelude]

Zelda in high definition is one of my wet dreams.
Damn, I really need a new pc.

[jediyoshi]

Cheers on the million thread views.

[Thrakier]

The guy who claimed SMG2 emulation would be perfect with an OC i5...grmpf, hate you know. Taking that back. It works but it's far from perfect.

[Ledsen]

It was an older naming scheme, past a certain point they adopted 3.0-xxx because of a change in their development process. You can still find xxxx revisions in their archives http://www.dolphin-emulator.com/download.html?list=3 etc

So are people using older revisions solely for performance reasons? Or are there newer builds also named rxxxx?

[Citizen K]

So are people using older revisions solely for performance reasons? Or are there newer builds also named rxxxx?

Yeah the older revisions seem to work better with certain games (eg zelda). As stated the newer builds are called 3.0-xxx.

[Drkirby]

So are people using older revisions solely for performance reasons? Or are there newer builds also named rxxxx?

Some games simply work faster or better with older versions. Some revisions break things, or in an effort to more accurately emulate the hardware, make certain games play slower.

[luffeN]

felipepl, you solved my issue with the flickering bar at the bottom of the screen. You're pretty rad.

felipepl also solved my problems with the r7719 revision, thx! (Skyward Sword related)

[Thrakier]

Is there an optimal known revision for SMG2 performance wise? I want that locked 60FPS with LEE and without LLE on thread.

[bumpkin]

I haven't gotten a chance to mess around much with playing any actual 'Cube or Wii games as of yet, but it's pretty sweet finally having a version of Dolphin that works on Mac. That will make it much easier to tinker with writing some home brew. :)

[Robobandit]

I agree, it doesn't matter if it is in Dolphin or on a legit Wii the pointer stuff feels horrible in SS because of it using WM+ instead of the pointer. Thank you! I have one other question related to this now. Can I use a USB stick and have the Wii think it is an SD card? I'd use this to transfer saves to my Wii, as I don't have an SD slot on my PC but I have a SD to USB adapter that I use. Edit: I just noticed this from your post, did you do something similar to what I am setting up in order to export the save or did you do something else?

No.. I did it the round-about way of copying to a SD card, copying to a usb stick and copying onto my PC..

my mac has a SD Card reader.. so I used that to put it on the usb stick for my PC to read.

Hopefully I won't have any other issues with Dolphin running the game.. the difference between playing on the Wii and playing in Dolphin is just staggering.

[Merovin]

I was wondering if anyone could help me, decided I'm going to play Skyword Sword on Dolphin after having a quick go on the Wii, now I've connected my PS3 controller with motionjoy via bluetooth in the past, but I'm getting no luck trying to pair up my Wiimote. I even tried going out and buying a bluetooth USB dongle, but that hasn't worked either, any drivers don't register a bluetooth device existing except Motionjoy. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

[Azar]

The guy who claimed SMG2 emulation would be perfect with an OC i5...grmpf, hate you know. Taking that back. It works but it's far from perfect.

You've been in here whining for pages about every little thing when the truth is the game runs incredibly well considering how demanding low level audio emulation is on a CPU. Sorry it's almost perfect instead of perfect perfect.

[Corky]

You've been in here whining for pages about every little thing when the truth is the game runs incredibly well considering how demanding low level audio emulation is on a CPU. Sorry it's almost perfect instead of perfect perfect.

Out of curiosity what counts as almost perfect? Do ya'll get 60 fps most of the time or is it jumpy and hovers around something lower? How frequent does it drop? With regards to smg 2

[Yaska]

I was wondering if anyone could help me, decided I'm going to play Skyword Sword on Dolphin after having a quick go on the Wii, now I've connected my PS3 controller with motionjoy via bluetooth in the past, but I'm getting no luck trying to pair up my Wiimote. I even tried going out and buying a bluetooth USB dongle, but that hasn't worked either, any drivers don't register a bluetooth device existing except Motionjoy. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

Remove the motioninjoy bluetooth drivers. (They are bit buggy and thus disable bluetooth for all other stuff. )

[Merovin]

Remove the motioninjoy bluetooth drivers. (They are bit buggy and thus disable bluetooth for all other stuff. )

Okay I'll do that now, I've removed motionjoy, but there's no obvious way to remove the bluetooth drivers. I've checked online and apparently there should be an option in the motionjoy to remove them, but I have nothing.

Edit:- I've now removed two drivers from the device manager, however I'm still having no luck.

[Nekofrog]

For those interested: I captured some 1080p footage of Skyward Sword (about a minutes worth) and some 720p video that I'm still uploading.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYBJ39Lzq7g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFHuOTZMZXk

[drspeedy]

For those interested: I captured some 1080p footage of Skyward Sword (about a minutes worth) and some 720p video that I'm still uploading. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYBJ39Lzq7g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFHuOTZMZXk

oooh... pretty.

[masterkajo]

Okay I'll do that now, I've removed motionjoy, but there's no obvious way to remove the bluetooth drivers. I've checked online and apparently there should be an option in the motionjoy to remove them, but I have nothing. Edit:- I've now removed two drivers from the device manager, however I'm still having no luck.

I had the same problem. Be sure to check "delete drivers" (when you deinstall them) in the device manager. What also could work is if you manually know where the right drivers are located manually update your bluetooth drivers by pointing out the path for Windows.

For me the deleting worked.

[grkazan12]

Alright so I'm about to get this sensor bar, but before I do, let me get this straight. I connect the wiimote and wii m+ to my computer via Bluetooth, but does the sensor bar have to connect anywhere to my computer or does it work automatically since its wireless?

Sensor in question http://www.dealextreme.com/p/wireles...ii-4-aaa-26893

[TheExodu5]

I'm going to have to test it against the actual Wii hardware, but I'm convinced Motion Plus through Dolphin has a significant delay compared to consoles. Either that or my controller is busted. When I watch the BitTech video on the swings, it looks way more responsive than my Dolphin setup (and yes, I'm running at 60fps).

[Chairhome]

Alright so I'm about to get this sensor bar, but before I do, let me get this straight. I connect the wiimote and wii m+ to my computer via Bluetooth, but does the sensor bar have to connect anywhere to my computer or does it work automatically since its wireless? Sensor in question http://www.dealextreme.com/p/wireles...ii-4-aaa-26893

No, sensor bar does not need to connect to the computer. The sensor bar will be battery powered, and the only thing any sensor bar does is emit 2-4 infrared LEDs used for tracking by the wiimote. That's why you can even use two candles in front of your tv to pretend its a sensor bar (really, it works). The sensor bar only connects to the actual wii for power.

[Stallion Free]

I'm going to have to test it against the actual Wii hardware, but I'm convinced Motion Plus through Dolphin has a significant delay compared to consoles. Either that or my controller is busted. When I watch the BitTech video on the swings, it looks way more responsive than my Dolphin setup (and yes, I'm running at 60fps).

When I first messed around with Motion+ in Wii Sports Resort there was zero delay, it felt very tight. There is the possibility that later revisions have messed with things or there is faulty equipment. It is capable of being perfect though.

[plagiarize]

I'm going to have to test it against the actual Wii hardware, but I'm convinced Motion Plus through Dolphin has a significant delay compared to consoles. Either that or my controller is busted. When I watch the BitTech video on the swings, it looks way more responsive than my Dolphin setup (and yes, I'm running at 60fps).

mine feels perfectly responsive whether using the weapons or using the cursor.

maybe the problem is that you're running at 60 fps ;)

[Durante]

I'm going to have to test it against the actual Wii hardware, but I'm convinced Motion Plus through Dolphin has a significant delay compared to consoles. Either that or my controller is busted. When I watch the BitTech video on the swings, it looks way more responsive than my Dolphin setup (and yes, I'm running at 60fps).

This can heavily depend on the quality of your bluetooth transmitter.

[Necronomikon]

I'm about to dive in this Sensor Bar called Nextronic's Sensor Eyes but I was wondering: Do you guys have heard any reviews/experiences/impressions about it? Do you guys think it'll work within a 1mt (3ft.) distance (between my desk where my monitor is and my desk chair, although a bit further)?

I know sensor bars are just bars with a couple (2) sets of LEDS within a defined distance so the wiimote could triangulate it's position. So could it be possible to align this "sensor bar" LEDs sets closer to each other to simulate a 6ft, or the normal, distance in which the wiimote should normally be used?

What do you guys think?

[Drac]

Hi gaf, after two years of dust collecting, my wii has been revived thanks to Zelda, but I now have a bigger TV and no matter how charming the game is, I just wish it'd be at a higher definition.
Which obviously made me come to this thread, I already have the Homebrew channel operational to play imported games but after reading the method to rip my own games it seems I need to install a custom IOS ? Now I was fine with the Homebrew channel modification since it's purely software but modifying the IOS come to me as something a little more delicate... Is it safe ? No risk involved in the future ? Please let me have your thought :o (and can you use wii game saves with dolphin ?)

[TheExodu5]

Anyone know how to transfer a Dolphin save to the Wii?

[luffeN]

I'm going to have to test it against the actual Wii hardware, but I'm convinced Motion Plus through Dolphin has a significant delay compared to consoles. Either that or my controller is busted. When I watch the BitTech video on the swings, it looks way more responsive than my Dolphin setup (and yes, I'm running at 60fps).

For me there is also a huge difference between playing with the Wii and on the PC with emulation. Granted I only use a 20 Euro Vivanco Bluetooth USB adapter. Might not be the best ;)

Anyone know how to transfer a Dolphin save to the Wii?

Is it possible to copy a Skyward Sword save from the Wii to an SD card, send it via email or whatever and then use it with Dolphin?

[Citizen K]

I'm going to have to test it against the actual Wii hardware, but I'm convinced Motion Plus through Dolphin has a significant delay compared to consoles. Either that or my controller is busted. When I watch the BitTech video on the swings, it looks way more responsive than my Dolphin setup (and yes, I'm running at 60fps).

May I ask how you're running at 60 fps? I thought zelda was 30 fps? Is there a tweak/hack or something?

[TheExodu5]

May I ask how you're running at 60 fps? I thought zelda was 30 fps? Is there a tweak/hack or something?

It's 30fps. Dolphin just displays 60fps.

[plagiarize]

It's 30fps. Dolphin just displays 60fps.

mine only reports frame rates of 60 in the brief loading between areas. any time there's actually graphics on screen, it reports 30.

[Acid Tongue]

Anyone know how to transfer a Dolphin save to the Wii?

Open Dolphin. Right click the game you want to transfer and choose open Wii save folder. Copy files to SD card. Use SaveGame Manager GX to copy the files to your Wii.

http://wiibrew.org/wiki/SaveGame_Manager_GX

[Citizen K]

It's 30fps. Dolphin just displays 60fps.

mine only reports frame rates of 60 in the brief loading between areas. any time there's actually graphics on screen, it reports 30.

Mine too. During gameplay it always says 30 fps.

[hioh631]

Open Dolphin. Right click the game you want to transfer and choose open Wii save folder. Copy files to SD card. Use SaveGame Manager GX to copy the files to your Wii. http://wiibrew.org/wiki/SaveGame_Manager_GX

Nice I've been wondering about this for a while.

[TheExodu5]

Open Dolphin. Right click the game you want to transfer and choose open Wii save folder. Copy files to SD card. Use SaveGame Manager GX to copy the files to your Wii. http://wiibrew.org/wiki/SaveGame_Manager_GX

Thanks!

[VivaciousSoul]

I'm guessing I need a better dongle. The difference between the accuracy of Dolphin + dongle is huge compared to the actual console and not in a good way.

I'd get another dongle this instant but I don't want to do it blindly. Does anyone know what the quality of a dongle is measured in? Surely there some better measurement than price.

Edit: Apparently there are different bluetooth specification standards v1.0 up to v4.0 and my current dongle is v2.0. Supposedly 3.0 is much faster. I'm on the verge of finding out first hand if someone knowledgeable doesn't confirm.

[Acid Tongue]

Open Dolphin. Right click the game you want to transfer and choose open Wii save folder. Copy files to SD card. Use SaveGame Manager GX to copy the files to your Wii. http://wiibrew.org/wiki/SaveGame_Manager_GX

Forgot to mention you have to change the folder structure on the SD Card. So the folder on the SD Card where you put the save files from the data folder should look something like "sd:card\savegames\00010000xxxxxxxx" where xxxxxxxx is the game id (looks something like 55385D8).

[Thrakier]

The fuck, I just bought M+ and a wireless sensor bar for my PC and now you guys tell me that it isn't emulated properly!? O.o

Got this one here, is that ok?

http://www.logilink.eu/showproduct/BT0013.htm

[jediyoshi]

The fuck, I just bought M+ and a wireless sensor bar for my PC and now you guys tell me that it isn't emulated properly!? O.o

You own the game, a Wii to have ripped the game from, and didn't actually own a wii motionplus to play it with?

Forgot to mention you have to change the folder structure on the SD Card. So the folder on the SD Card where you put the save files from the data folder should look something like "sd:card\savegames\00010000xxxxxxxx" where xxxxxxxx is the game id (looks something like 55385D8).

Before resorting to homebrew, there's a native option to try as long as the saves aren't locked

Right click on the game in the game list and hit Export Wii Save

Then in the dolphin\private\wii\title\xxxx folder there's a file called data.bin

xxxx will be the first four characters that show up in the properties window in the title after the name

ex: Xenoblade Chronicles: SX4P01 = SX4P

Copy the xxxx folder onto your SD card along with the rest of the folder structure intact
sd card:\private\wii\title\xxxx

Then just put the sd card in your Wii and transfer it over using the normal save game manager

[Thrakier]

You own the game, a Wii to have ripped the game from, and didn't actually own a wii motionplus to play it with?

I don't own the game yet. What's your problem, detective?

[AdawgDaFAB]

Did they add anything special to the PS360 port of Goldeneye? I'm thinking of just playing the Wii version in Dolphin instead if they didn't. It would probably end up looking better, unless they redid textures for the HD port.

[jediyoshi]

I don't own the game yet. What's your problem, detective?

You're upset at owning a required peripheral to a game that you're already set on buying. Unless the issue is at the sensor bar, which is useful no matter the game, I'm not seeing the 'the fuck' about the situtation.

[Corky]

I don't own the game yet. What's your problem, detective?

I don't own the game either so it would be nice to know if M+ even works ( if it doesn't why is it even required? ) before I start (re)buying all the components and all since I sold off my wii + wii motes and m+

[x3sphere]

Read the OP? M+ is working flawlessly for many people, including myself, and yes it is required for Zelda.

[Thrakier]

You're upset at owning a required peripheral to a game that you're already set on buying. Unless the issue is at the sensor bar, which is useful no matter the game, I'm not seeing the 'the fuck' about the situtation.

The "fuck" about this is that I bought a new pc rig to emulate those games properly and it would be super shitty if M+ isn't working with it.

Anyway, is this BT thing fine?

http://www.logilink.eu/showproduct/BT0013.htm

The weird thing is that I sometimes have problems in combination with Motioninoy. If my DSIII is pointing upwards it doesn't recognize movements sometimes. That's weird, isn't it? Is there something better than motioninjoy?

[Ledsen]

Did they add anything special to the PS360 port of Goldeneye? I'm thinking of just playing the Wii version in Dolphin instead if they didn't. It would probably end up looking better, unless they redid textures for the HD port.

Pretty sure they remade all the graphics.

[MNC]

Is it possible to have key configurations specific to games?

edit: Nevermind, I forgot the awesome profile system Dolphin uses! Love it! Have there been any recent updates to the client or is Dolphin 3.0 still the average best to use?

[jediyoshi]

Looks like custom textures unbroke themselves at some point. In the process of scaling back the low res HUD elements and switching the buttons up.

I don't own the game either so it would be nice to know if M+ even works ( if it doesn't why is it even required? ) before I start (re)buying all the components and all since I sold off my wii + wii motes and m+

If emulation compatibility is the tipping point for purchasing Skyward Sword, shame on you.

[TheExodu5]

I don't own the game either so it would be nice to know if M+ even works ( if it doesn't why is it even required? ) before I start (re)buying all the components and all since I sold off my wii + wii motes and m+

You need a Wii to rip the game FYI. Won't be able to rip with a regular DVD drive.

Anyways, I'm gonna test M+ on the Wii in a few minutes, and I'll report if it's any different.

edit: nope, not really any different. A tiny touch less lag, but the controls still kind of suck.

[TheExodu5]

If anything, I think the controls are better on Wii. I think the delay when playing on Dolphin is inconsistent, which is leading me to believe it's my bluetooth adapter. Not surprising, since I paid $1 for it.