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Dolphin vs Nestopia
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Dolphin
8.0Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
Nestopia
8.0Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator
| Metric | Dolphin | Nestopia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 261 | 17 |
| 90-day Installs | 733 | 56 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.5K | 195 |
| Version | 2603a | 1.4.5 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14.7K | 882 |
| GitHub Forks | 3.0K | 175 |
| Open Issues | 422 | 33 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 25, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Dolphin
Dolphin 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.
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
Nestopia
Nestopia is a feature-rich, open-source NES emulator known for its accuracy and performance. It supports a wide range of NES games and is maintained with active development, making it a reliable choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.
Emulates the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console, allowing users to play classic NES games on modern devices.
Pros
- + Open-source and actively maintained
- + High accuracy and performance in emulation
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - No auto-updates via Homebrew cask
- - Interface may not be as modern as newer emulators