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dolphin · v2609a • auto-updates
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Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
brew install --cask dolphin Conflicts with: dolphin@dev
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Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2609a10d ago2609→2609a
24d ago2606a→2609
2mo ago2606→2606a
3mo ago2603a→2606
7mo ago2603→2603a
Review
Mar 10, 2026Dolphin is a popular emulator for playing GameCube and Wii games on modern hardware. It offers improved performance and compatibility, benefiting retro gaming enthusiasts looking to enjoy classic titles on their PCs.
Emulates GameCube and Wii consoles to play their games on PC.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a large community.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight Dolphin's performance on macOS M1 and its use in reverse engineering, though some mentions are unrelated. No Reddit activity found.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Supports multiple platforms including macOS
- + Large and engaged community
- + Open-source
Cons
- - Unclear license terms
- - Performance may vary depending on hardware
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown