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Dolphin runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Last verified on Jun 26, 2024.
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Dolphin is a widely-used emulator primarily designed to enable users to play Nintendo GameCube and Wii games on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It offers robust performance and compatibility, allowing gamers to enjoy their favorite console titles with enhanced graphics and additional features such as save states and controller customization. Dolphin supports a wide range of games and continues to improve through regular updates and community contributions, making it a popular choice among retro gaming enthusiasts and those looking to revisit classic titles. The emulator also supports enhancements like higher resolutions and widescreen support, enhancing the gaming experience beyond what the original hardware could provide.
Compatibility overview
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Validation
- Community Verified
- Last Updated
- Jun 26, 2024
What this means
Install choice
Dolphin has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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This entry is listed as Community Verified and was last updated on Jun 26, 2024. Use the report link above if a newer vendor build changes the result.
Dolphin on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Dolphin work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Dolphin runs natively on Windows on Arm. Last verified on Jun 26, 2024.
Is Dolphin native Arm64 or emulated?
Dolphin ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does Dolphin work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Dolphin is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.
