Reposting since this was the last post on the previous page.
Ok massive update time! I received a dolphin bar today and after gathering info from around the web and here on GAF here is my progress for getting Metroid Prime Trilogy to play on Dolphin.
First of all my specs again are as follows:
Intel 4970K stock settings
Nvidia GTX 1080TI
16 GB RAM
SSD
Win 10
Version of Dolphin I am running?
The Ishiiruka build latest version located at:
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-ishiiruka-dolphin-custom-version
Prior to setting everything up I purchased a Dolphin Bar from Amazon so I could use a real Wii Mote. Make sure to download the latest firmware! Link to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZWEB74/?tag=neogaf0e-20
My settings are as follows:
With these settings in my test I was able to run the original Metroid prime at 1080p, 2x MSAA, at 60 FPS with no slow downs or graphical issues all the way up to the point you get the first map download. I attempted 4k since I am playing on a 4K TV but there was some slight stutters so I stuck with 1080p.
For those who would like to see how it looks and runs here is that test I ran and uploaded you my YouTube:
https://youtu.be/yZVrvuIgrOw
Please note that there are some slight hiccups in the video only because I am recording at 1080p 60fps and it's very demanding on my pc to be doing both at the same time. Actual gameplay is butter smooth! You may also notice a tiny dot in the center of the screen that is a bug in dolphin and can be removed by setting visor occupancy to 0. I never really notice it while playing so I leave it be.
One last thing to make sure you do before you start playing! If you want to 100% the game and get all the bonus content it's not possible without downloading a save file and importing it into Dolphin. There is no way to get the green credits anymore since they could only be obtained by getting friend vouchers via WiiConnect24 which is no longer online. We will need to download a save with the 15 green credits already present. Don't worry no other progress have been made on this save!
Go to this link:
https://www.gamefaqs.com/wii/960329-metroid-prime-trilogy/saves
Download the first save and save it anywhere on your pc. Do into Dolphin and go to tools, and import Wii save. Browse to the location you saved the file you downloaded and select the file and click open. If prompted overwrite any files it prompts you to, and you now have the save imported! When you get in game it will have you select a new Mii and you now will have the 15 green credits.
It took a lot to capture all of this. I hope this helps people and really was what I was looking for in a guide to how to get MPT up and running! Feedback is welcomed and encouraged!