Dolphin Emulator brings online multiplayer to Android
Dolphin Emulator has introduced online multiplayer capabilities to its Android version, bringing feature parity with its desktop builds. This update enables lockstep NetPlay, allowing users to play games with local multiplayer modes online by synchronizing emulator instances. The release also addresses recent security challenges, including AI-driven vulnerability scans and a brief cryptominer attack on the macOS build system.
- ▪Dolphin Emulator now supports Android NetPlay, enabling online multiplayer for GameCube and Wii games on mobile devices.
- ▪The emulator requires a quad-core CPU, at least 2GB of RAM, and a graphics card supporting DirectX 11.1 or OpenGL 4.4 for optimal performance.
- ▪Recent development efforts were diverted to handle a surge in AI-generated vulnerability reports and a cryptominer attack on the macOS buildbot.
- ▪Dolphin is a cross-platform emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android, requiring 64-bit operating systems to function properly.
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Dolphin is an emulator for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii. It allows PC gamers to enjoy games from both consoles in full HD (1080p), along with a range of enhancements – including support for all PC controllers, turbo speed, networked multiplayer, and more. To run the Windows version, the 64-bit Visual C++ redistributable for Visual Studio 2022 must be installed. What games can you plan with Dolphin Emulator? Dolphin lets you enjoy Nintendo GameCube and Wii games on PC. For a complete list of playable games, you can check out the list here. What kind of CPU do I need to run Dolphin? You'll need a quad-core CPU or better. With four cores, Dolphin has two cores for the main emulation threads, a third core for other tasks, and another core for the OS and background tasks.
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