Dolphin
brew install --cask dolphin
v2603a
GameCube and Wii game emulator with high compatibility and graphics enhancement features.
Why you might care
Dolphin is the most mature and actively developed emulator for these consoles, supporting thousands of games with upscaling, controller mapping, and netplay. It's open-source and free, making it the go-to choice for playing classic GameCube and Wii titles on modern hardware.
247
30-day installs · #790
789
90-day · #764
2.5k
365-day · #840
Links
- https://dolphin-emu.org/
- Brew formula source: Casks/d/dolphin.rb
Blurb generated by claude-haiku-4-5 on today.
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