Third-party options are not guaranteed to work with Dolphin, even if they work on the Wii.

An official Nintendo Wii Remote, ideally with MotionPlus built-in.

To use an official Nintendo Wii Remote (Wiimote) with Dolphin, you’ll need the following: For vibration to work properly and to ensure the best performance, make sure that both adapter cords are plugged in and have stable power.

This isn’t necessary if your laptop or desktop has free slots for both the USB cables, but is necessary if it doesn’t.

This is the application you’ll need to get your Gamecube controller set up properly with Dolphin. If the adapter is wired and works with the Switch or Wii U, chances are it’ll work here, too. We recommend either Nintendo’s official adapter or the MayFlash Adapter for the best results. Additionally, you might find that some controllers that look like GC pads but are actually Switch Pro Controllers. While unofficial options work, they are much worse in build quality.

An official Nintendo GameCube Controller.

To use a real Nintendo GameCube controller with Dolphin, here’s what you’ll need:

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