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Dolphin vs Play!
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Dolphin
8.0Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games
Play!
7.0PlayStation 2 emulator
| Metric | Dolphin | Play! |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 261 | 47 |
| 90-day Installs | 733 | 49 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.5K | 81 |
| Version | 2603a | 0.72 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 14.7K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 3.0K | — |
| Open Issues | 422 | — |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | C++ | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Oct 25, 2013 | May 12, 2020 |
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
Play!
Play! is a PlayStation 2 emulator for macOS, allowing users to play classic PS2 games natively. It offers a pure Mac experience without additional dependencies, appealing to retro gamers and collectors.
Play! emulates PlayStation 2 games on macOS, providing a platform for retro gaming.
Pros
- + Native Mac experience without extra software
- + Actively developed with regular updates
- + Open-source for customization and transparency
Cons
- - Lack of community support
- - Low user base and install numbers
- - No auto-update feature