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OpenEmu vs Dolphin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenEmu

8.0
Games

Retro video game emulation

Dolphin

8.0
Games

Emulator to play GameCube and Wii games

Metric OpenEmu Dolphin
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 296 261
90-day Installs 991 733
365-day Installs 3.8K 2.5K
Version 2.4.1 2603a
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 17.4K 14.7K
GitHub Forks 1.3K 3.0K
Open Issues 408 422
License NOASSERTION
Language Swift C++
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 23, 2013 Oct 25, 2013

Reviews

OpenEmu

OpenEmu is a feature-rich retro game emulator for macOS, supporting multiple classic consoles. It offers a polished, modern interface and automatic updates, making it ideal for retro gaming enthusiasts.

Emulates classic video game consoles, enabling users to play games from systems like PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Sega CD.

Pros

  • + Supports a wide range of classic consoles
  • + Automatic updates keep the software current
  • + Modern Swift codebase ensures smooth performance

Cons

  • - Moderate number of open issues
  • - Some controller compatibility issues reported

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