dolphin ☆
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Description:
Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2509@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: emulator gamecube wii gaming retro
Install: brew install --cask dolphin
About:
Dolphin is a high-performance emulator for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii consoles. It allows users to play games from these platforms on modern hardware with enhancements like higher resolutions, improved textures, and reduced input latency. The software is open-source and supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
Key Features:
  • High-definition rendering up to 4K resolution
  • Support for netplay for multiplayer gaming
  • Save state functionality and cheat code support
  • Compatibility with original GameCube controllers via adapters
Use Cases:
  • Preserving and playing legacy Nintendo GameCube and Wii titles
  • Game development testing and speedrunning
Alternatives:
  • RetroArch – A frontend for multiple emulators (libretro), whereas Dolphin is a dedicated, standalone emulator for GameCube/Wii.
  • PrimeHack – A fork of Dolphin specifically modified for Metroid Prime controls, whereas vanilla Dolphin supports general GameCube/Wii input.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 3:47am 2509 0 VERSION_BUMP a14b77f8
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