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Dolphin - Emulating Wii and Gamecube Games
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I'm not really sure why a 360 pad is such a joke to you guys. It maps amazingly well to the Gamecube controller setup and it's very easy to configure in Dolphin. It's also a nice and easy plug and play on modern versions of Windows. It's a huge step up from what he was using.
mikespit1200
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I don't suppose there's a way to map the right analog stick for camera control in the GCN versions of metroid prime? It's so unintuitive to move with a single stick and lock on to look around.
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If the game didn't require you to be locked on to strafe/hold a button to manually look up and down it would be feasible. Sadly, it does require those things.mikespit1200 said:
cooljeanius
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Just wondering, were the graphics updated at all for the New Play Control version?Stallion Free said:
iamaustrian
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cooljeanius said:
updated? no
but 16:9 and 480p updated plus new levels
Dash Kappei
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Stallion Free said:
Does this still hold true (Also about having to use the 2.0 64bit build)?
Found it linked in the OP and I'm guessing if I need to change anything (or if anything's changed in the meanwhile).
I've read from Isamu that there's the possibility to play it with a wheel (G27 in my case) albeit without FFB (damn!) and I'm drooling, still got my ntsc USA disc bought at launch!
I have a quad-core I5 750 and I've read that Dolphin performs way better with a faster dual core, will I be able to play it at 60fps with my rig?
Core i5 750 (Lynnfield) Quad Core 2,66
Mobo Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3
4 Gb (2x2Gb) ddr3
Radeon HD 5850
mikespit1200
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Dash Kappei said:Does this still hold true (Also about having to use the 2.0 64bit build)?
Found it linked in the OP and I'm guessing if I need to change anything (or if anything's changed in the meanwhile).
I've read from Isamu that there's the possibility to play it with a wheel (G27 in my case) albeit without FFB (damn!) and I'm drooling, still got my ntsc USA disc bought at launch!
The official/nightly builds couldn't get me to full 60fps. I am now using Lectrode's optimized builds from the dolphin emu forums and that runs a smooth 60fps on my Phenom II @ 3.9GHz. Yeah, since you have an i5 just grab the SSE4.2 or 4.1 optimized build and use that. I'd be incredibly surprised if you don't get full 60fps.
Also re: FZGX, did anyone ever find a way to import a save file to unlock all of the hidden arcade tracks?
Dash Kappei
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mikespit1200 said:
Alright, I'll look where I can get those, thanks a bunch!
Oh, I didn't know it wasn't possible to do that :-/
Nabs
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I'd recommend grabbing 2.0 along with a recent revision. F-Zero has seen some nice fixes since 2.0 (story mode, crash fixes), so it's worth upgrading.
The Lectrode build is alright, but make sure it's brand new and not a few weeks old. A lot of the speedup found in that build is due to dlist caching being enabled. It's still considered a hack, and it breaks a ton of games. The most recent builds actually have a dlist option in the graphics tab and the game properties tab, so use that to experiment with your games.
I've tried testing dlist caching with some games. Mario Kart Wii, Smash Bros, and Little Kings Story seem to work the best. Certain levels in SMG2 actually give me a 15-20fps boost with the option enabled. The boost is nice, but it also breaks certain textures. It's still worth trying.
Yeah, I'm glad someone gets what I'm saying. I went from a Saturn-like pad to a 360 one. I can finally play Gamecube games properly.
The Lectrode build is alright, but make sure it's brand new and not a few weeks old. A lot of the speedup found in that build is due to dlist caching being enabled. It's still considered a hack, and it breaks a ton of games. The most recent builds actually have a dlist option in the graphics tab and the game properties tab, so use that to experiment with your games.
I've tried testing dlist caching with some games. Mario Kart Wii, Smash Bros, and Little Kings Story seem to work the best. Certain levels in SMG2 actually give me a 15-20fps boost with the option enabled. The boost is nice, but it also breaks certain textures. It's still worth trying.
Colkate said:
Yeah, I'm glad someone gets what I'm saying. I went from a Saturn-like pad to a 360 one. I can finally play Gamecube games properly.
Dash Kappei
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My main interest is really for F-Zero GX.
So I'm not worried about breaking other games, problem is the I've just gotten interested in Dolphin so I don't know much about where to get all those build revisions and mods you guys are suggesting me :lol
Thanks a lot for the replies tho, it's not like I'm afraid to experiment or do some leg work!
So I'm not worried about breaking other games, problem is the I've just gotten interested in Dolphin so I don't know much about where to get all those build revisions and mods you guys are suggesting me :lol
Thanks a lot for the replies tho, it's not like I'm afraid to experiment or do some leg work!
Haha new computer for F-Zero :lolDash Kappei said:Does this still hold true (Also about having to use the 2.0 64bit build)?
Found it linked in the OP and I'm guessing if I need to change anything (or if anything's changed in the meanwhile).
I've read from Isamu that there's the possibility to play it with a wheel (G27 in my case) albeit without FFB (damn!) and I'm drooling, still got my ntsc USA disc bought at launch!
I have a quad-core I5 750 and I've read that Dolphin performs way better with a faster dual core, will I be able to play it at 60fps with my rig?
Core i5 750 (Lynnfield) Quad Core 2,66
Mobo Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3
4 Gb (2x2Gb) ddr3
Radeon HD 5850
Just because it's a quad doesn't mean it is slow. You'll do just fine. If for some reason it is not full speed, go ahead and overclock a tad.
Almost every graphics setting is GPU based and you have tons of room so throw on every effect and setting that doesn't cause it to crash.
mikespit1200
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Nabs said:
Awesome, had no idea it was that easy. I just need to use the grand prix finish unlock codes right?
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Yeah, I had a blast playing it through emulation too.Q8D3vil said:
Stallion Free
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Get off XP already. 64-bit Win 7 will allow you to use the 64-bit builds and they help a lot.John said:
Stallion Free
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Or just get a new videocard. ATI and Nvidia have sick cards in the 200$-250$ price range and it's about time you upgraded.
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Well Dolphin sometimes wants a lot. The games and emulator aren't going anywhere so just put Other M on hold if you don't want to spend anymore. 275 is decent enough to last you probably another year with respectable performance on 90% of PC games.poweld said:
Coming out of the luring shadows to post. Wow, great thread. Going to set this up on my PC I think. It really is amazing how much better some of these games look in 1080p.
Question though about the range on some of these Bluetooth adapters before I order one. I have a projector hooked up to a PC at the back of my room. The projector screen where the wireless sensor bar will be is about 15-20 feet from the PC. Do you think that will be okay? Are some adapters better than others at range?
Edit: Loving my avatar. :lol
Question though about the range on some of these Bluetooth adapters before I order one. I have a projector hooked up to a PC at the back of my room. The projector screen where the wireless sensor bar will be is about 15-20 feet from the PC. Do you think that will be okay? Are some adapters better than others at range?
Edit: Loving my avatar. :lol
The sensor bar doesn't have any feedback, it's just a pair of infrared leds to guide the Wii remote to where the screen is. So don't worry about the distance.
List of compatible adapters.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices
List of compatible adapters.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_Working_Bluetooth_Devices
Wow, well I guess I should be fine then. Thanks!Vorador said:
I'll order an adapter from the list then. Anyone have any recommendations on a cheap one that works well out of the box (without having to pay for BlueSoleil)? I'm in Canada. Would prefer to order from North America but if the price is right I'll order from an Asian seller.
If you're using Windows 7, any.Ssseth said:
Microsoft is using the BlueSoleil stack as their default stack on Windows 7 or something to that extent. The important bit is that it supports the wiimote natively. You still need Dolphin (or some other app) to use the buttons in it, so it's not just a gaming device natively.
Also, distance depends on the Bluetooth Adapter. There's some cheap ass ones (like, 1,50) that are marked as 20feet capacity and some expensive ones (like, 3 usd) that are 100feet.
Yes I do have Windows 7. Brilliant, thanks again.drizzle said:
Oh so some of those cheapish ones work hey? I'm willing to "splurge" and spend $5 if need be. :lol I was thinking I'd have to spend $10 or so anyway. Any recommendations? eBay the best place to look I'd wager?drizzle said:
Dash Kappei
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Hazaro said:
Well, remember that when I asked your help to build my rig I DID SAY "racing games"
Awesome, thanks mate
Thanks, unfortunately Amazon.com doesn't ship to Canada.vazel said:
How about this one? It looks pretty beefy.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-2-0-Bluetoot...ultDomain_0&hash=item2a05885e2f#ht_2060wt_958
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Post some screens to show us! Preferably without any jpeg compression. PM me if you need help with that.bridegur said:
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The game is still severely broken (read: unplayable), but they have made tremendous progress over the last couple months. Here is one shot that kind of avoids the more serious graphical issues to give you a feel for what it will look like, courtesy of Oehr on the Official Dolphin Forums:DonMigs85 said:
Cow Mengde
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Stallion Free said:
Someone post a shot from the movie to compare the graphics with.
DonMigs85
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Whoa! It can definitely hang with the best looking games of today.Stallion Free said:The game is still severely broken (read: unplayable), but they have made tremendous progress over the last couple months. Here is one shot that kind of avoids the more serious graphical issues to give you a feel for what it will look like, courtesy of Oehr on the Official Dolphin Forums:
Dude, any bluetooth adapter will work.Ssseth said:
Also, usually, those Antennas are a lie. They're just plastic and have no actual antenna inside (I'm sure there are some models that have one).
go to dealextreme.com and check some user reviews on some models. If you're not comfortable with buying from dealextreme/don't want to wait for the thing to ship from Hong Kong, just look the same model/appearance on ebay.