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Abdessamad Derraz
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emulator: Dolphin
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type: standalone + libretro
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core_classification: community_fork
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source: "https://github.com/libretro/dolphin"
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upstream: "https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin"
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logo: "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin/master/Data/dolphin-emu.svg"
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profiled_date: "2026-03-23"
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source_commit: "4d23cf151640eb810cb1b8e9d9fc922cf59c0b87"
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core_version: "Git"
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display_name: "Nintendo - GameCube / Wii (Dolphin)"
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cores:
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- dolphin
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- "dolphin-gui"
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systems: [nintendo-gamecube, nintendo-wii, sega-triforce]
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# path: is where the libretro core reads a file, standalone_path: where the
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# standalone app reads it under its User directory.
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# Libretro: User is <save>/User, Sys is <system>/dolphin-emu/Sys
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# (Source/Core/DolphinLibretro/Boot.cpp:248-254). The GC ROMs and
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# segaboot.gcm fall back to Sys (Source/Core/Core/Config/MainSettings.cpp:761-768,
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# Source/Core/Core/HW/DVD/AMMediaboard.cpp:500-513). The Wii and GBA files
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# are read under User only.
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pack_structure:
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libretro: "dolphin-emu"
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standalone: ""
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data_directories:
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- ref: dolphin-sys
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installed_on: [batocera, lakka, retrobat, retrodeck]
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mode: libretro
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destination: "Sys"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:128-141"
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files:
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# -- GameCube IPL (Boot ROM) --
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# Region-specific, placed in GC/<region>/IPL.bin
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# Checked in User/GC/<region>/ then Sys/GC/<region>/
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# Regions: USA, EUR, JAP (legacy), JPN, DEV
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- name: "IPL.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/USA/IPL.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/USA/IPL.bin"
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system: nintendo-gamecube
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region: [north-america]
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size: 2097152
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "GameCube NTSC-U boot ROM. HLE available but real IPL needed for GC menu boot and accurate fonts"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:139, source Source/Core/Core/HW/EXI/EXI_DeviceIPL.cpp:108"
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- name: "IPL.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/EUR/IPL.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/EUR/IPL.bin"
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system: nintendo-gamecube
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region: [europe, oceania]
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size: 2097152
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "GameCube PAL boot ROM"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/Config/MainSettings.cpp:776-782"
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- name: "IPL.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/JAP/IPL.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/JAP/IPL.bin"
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system: nintendo-gamecube
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region: [japan, south-korea]
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size: 2097152
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "GameCube NTSC-J boot ROM. JAP is the legacy directory name"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/HW/EXI/EXI_DeviceIPL.cpp:185"
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# -- DSP ROMs --
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# Used by DSP LLE for accurate audio.
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# Dolphin ships free replacement ROMs, but real dumps improve accuracy.
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# Searched in: User/GC/ then Sys/GC/
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- name: "dsp_rom.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/dsp_rom.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/dsp_rom.bin"
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size: 8192
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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validation: [size, adler32]
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known_hash_adler32: ["0x66f334fe", "0xe789b5a5"]
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adler32_byteswap: true
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adler32_pairs_with: "dsp_coef.bin"
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adler32_pairs: [["0x66f334fe", "0xf3b93527"], ["0xe789b5a5", "0xa4a575f5"]]
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note: "DSP instruction ROM for LLE audio. Free replacement (v0.4) included"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:136, source Source/Core/Core/HW/DSPLLE/DSPLLE.cpp:84-117, source Source/Core/Core/DSP/DSPCore.cpp:28-102"
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- name: "dsp_coef.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/dsp_coef.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/dsp_coef.bin"
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size: 4096
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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validation: [size, adler32]
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known_hash_adler32: ["0xf3b93527", "0xa4a575f5"]
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adler32_byteswap: true
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adler32_pairs_with: "dsp_rom.bin"
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adler32_pairs: [["0xf3b93527", "0x66f334fe"], ["0xa4a575f5", "0xe789b5a5"]]
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note: "DSP coefficient ROM for LLE audio and HLE polyphase resampling. Free replacement included"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:137, source Source/Core/Core/DSP/DSPCore.cpp:32-33, source Source/Core/Core/HW/DSPHLE/UCodes/AX.cpp:55-62, source Source/Core/Core/DSP/DSPCore.cpp:28-102"
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# -- GameCube Fonts --
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# Bundled free alternatives exist but have padding differences causing misplaced text.
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# If IPL dump is present, fonts are extracted from it instead (preferred).
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# Searched in: Sys/GC/
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- name: "font_western.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/font_western.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/font_western.bin"
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size: 9589
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Windows-1252 font for GC/Wii text rendering. Free alternative bundled, real one from IPL dump preferred"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:133, source Source/Core/Core/HW/EXI/EXI_DeviceIPL.cpp:130, 202-239"
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- name: "font_japanese.bin"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/GC/font_japanese.bin"
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standalone_path: "GC/font_japanese.bin"
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size: 303693
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Shift-JIS font for Japanese text. Free alternative bundled, real one from IPL dump preferred"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:134, source Source/Core/Core/HW/EXI/EXI_DeviceIPL.cpp:129, 234"
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# -- Triforce firmware --
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# Loaded from User/Triforce/ only, no Sys fallback.
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- name: "segaboot.gcm"
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path: "dolphin-emu/Sys/Triforce/segaboot.gcm"
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standalone_path: "Triforce/segaboot.gcm"
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system: sega-triforce
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required: true
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note: "SegaBoot, the Triforce system disc image. Read on every Triforce boot, min(size, 2 MiB) copied into the firmware buffer, nothing validated"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/HW/DVD/AMMediaboard.cpp:163, source Source/Core/Core/HW/DVD/AMMediaboard.cpp:521, source Source/Core/Core/HW/DVD/AMMediaboard.cpp:551-571, source Source/Core/Core/HW/DVD/DVDInterface.cpp:292-294, source Source/Core/Core/System.h:147"
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# -- GBA BIOS (for GC-GBA link) --
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# Used by integrated mGBA core for GameCube-GBA connectivity.
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# Loaded from User/GBA/gba_bios.bin (no Sys fallback).
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- name: "gba_bios.bin"
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path: "GBA/gba_bios.bin"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "GBA BIOS for GC-GBA link feature (uses integrated mGBA). Path configurable in settings"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:145, source Source/Core/Core/HW/GBACore.cpp:346-363"
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# -- Wii System Files --
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# Generated/managed by Dolphin's Wii NAND emulation.
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# Not typically user-supplied, but needed for full Wii functionality.
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- name: "SYSCONF"
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path: "Wii/shared2/sys/SYSCONF"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Wii system configuration. Auto-generated by Dolphin, can be imported from NAND backup"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:118, source Source/Core/Common/FileUtil.cpp:905"
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- name: "setting.txt"
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path: "Wii/title/00000001/00000002/data/setting.txt"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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size: 256
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Wii region/language settings. Auto-generated by Dolphin during Wii boot emulation"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:153, source Source/Core/Core/Boot/Boot_BS2Emu.cpp:384-460"
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# -- Wii NAND Backup (BootMii) --
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- name: "nand.bin"
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path: null
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "BootMii NAND backup. Can be imported to populate Wii NAND with channels, saves, system menu"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.cpp:27-45, 47-92"
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- name: "keys.bin"
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path: null
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size: 1024
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "OTP/SEEPROM dump (Wii encryption keys). Needed if not appended to nand.bin for NAND import"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.cpp:20, source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.cpp:77-91, source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.h:35-38"
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# -- Wii SD Card Image --
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- name: "WiiSD.raw"
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path: "Load/WiiSD.raw"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Virtual SD card image for Wii homebrew. Auto-created by Dolphin, supports SD/SDHC up to 4GB"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:150"
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# -- Gecko Code Handler --
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- name: "codehandler.bin"
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path: null
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mode: standalone
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required: false
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bundled: true
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size: 2880
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sha1: "e6c0050b3c67ee26198488fbbe4a5d019c15b628"
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md5: "1f118b8735fcf40c20b38c3184eebfd9"
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Gecko/Ocarina cheat code handler. Shipped in Sys/ of the standalone release (dolphin-2512-x64.7z)"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:155, source Source/Core/Core/GeckoCode.cpp:120"
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- name: "codehandler.bin"
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path: null
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mode: libretro
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required: false
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installed_on: [batocera, lakka, retrobat, retrodeck]
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "Gecko/Ocarina cheat code handler, read from the Sys data directory the core zip does not contain. The Batocera and Lakka packages copy Data/Sys beside the core, and RetroBat installs it as bios/dolphin-emu/Sys"
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source_ref: "upstream Source/Core/Common/CommonPaths.h:155, source Source/Core/Core/GeckoCode.cpp:120"
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# -- Wii System Menu (WAD) --
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- name: "Wii System Menu"
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path: null
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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mode: standalone
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note: "Wii System Menu WAD. Installed to NAND via Tools > Install WAD, needed for Wii Menu boot"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/DolphinQt/MainWindow.cpp:1629-1631, source Source/Core/DolphinQt/MenuBar.cpp:1218-1232"
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# -- NAND Certificates (auto-extracted) --
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- name: "clientca.pem"
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path: "Wii/clientca.pem"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "SSL client certificate. Auto-extracted from IOS13 content during NAND import"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.cpp:220-304"
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- name: "clientcakey.pem"
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path: "Wii/clientcakey.pem"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "SSL client private key. Auto-extracted from IOS13 content during NAND import"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.cpp:256"
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- name: "rootca.pem"
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path: "Wii/rootca.pem"
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load_from:
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libretro: save_dir
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required: false
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hle_fallback: true
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note: "SSL root CA certificate. Auto-extracted from IOS13 content during NAND import"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/DiscIO/NANDImporter.cpp:257"
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# -- Realtek Bluetooth firmware (Wiimote passthrough) --
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# Required for real Wiimote connectivity via USB Bluetooth adapters with Realtek chipsets.
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# Dolphin can auto-download these from gitlab.com/kernel-firmware/linux-firmware.
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# Placed in Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/ (standalone) or User/Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/ (libretro save dir).
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# Each device needs _fw.bin (required) and _config.bin (optional, some devices).
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# ref: Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:382-425,427-481
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- name: "rtl8723a_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8723a_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8723A BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:414"
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- name: "rtl8723b_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8723b_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8723B BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:389"
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- name: "rtl8723d_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8723d_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8723D BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:418"
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- name: "rtl8761a_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8761a_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8761A BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:393"
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- name: "rtl8761bu_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8761bu_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8761BU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough (most common USB dongle)"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:395"
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- name: "rtl8821a_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8821a_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8821A BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:397"
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- name: "rtl8821c_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8821c_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8821C BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:426"
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- name: "rtl8822b_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8822b_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8822B BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:430"
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- name: "rtl8822cu_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8822cu_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8822CU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:401"
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- name: "rtl8851bu_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8851bu_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8851BU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:405"
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- name: "rtl8852au_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8852au_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8852AU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:407"
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- name: "rtl8852bu_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8852bu_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8852BU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:409"
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- name: "rtl8852cu_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8852cu_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8852CU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:411"
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- name: "rtl8852btu_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8852btu_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8852BT/8852BE-VT BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:413"
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- name: "rtl8922au_fw.bin"
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path: "Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/rtl8922au_fw.bin"
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required: false
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mode: standalone
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note: "Realtek 8922AU BT firmware for Wiimote passthrough"
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source_ref: "source Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:415"
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notes:
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hle_available: true
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hle_note: >
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Dolphin provides HLE for GameCube IPL (boot ROM), DSP, and Wii system functions.
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No BIOS files are strictly required for most games. DSP ROMs (dsp_rom.bin + dsp_coef.bin)
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are the most impactful optional files - Dolphin ships free replacements but real dumps
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from hardware provide better audio accuracy in some titles.
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ipl_regions: ["USA", "EUR", "JAP", "JPN", "DEV"]
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ipl_region_note: >
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IPL.bin is region-specific, placed in GC/<REGION>/IPL.bin.
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JAP is the legacy directory name, JPN is the modern default.
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DEV is for development/debug units.
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dsp_rom_note: >
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DSP ROMs are verified at load time via Adler32 hash.
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Official Nintendo hashes: irom=0x66f334fe, drom=0xf3b93527.
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Multiple free replacement versions exist (v0.1 through v0.4).
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font_note: >
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Fonts can come from three sources: real IPL dump (preferred), standalone font files
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in Sys/GC/, or bundled free alternatives. The free fonts have different padding that
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causes text positioning issues in some games.
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nand_note: >
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Wii NAND content (channels, saves, system menu) is managed by Dolphin internally.
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Users can import a BootMii NAND backup (nand.bin + optional keys.bin) to populate it.
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Most Wii games do not require a real NAND dump.
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bt_passthrough_note: >
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Bluetooth passthrough allows connecting real Wiimotes via USB Bluetooth adapters.
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Realtek chipsets (very common) require firmware files in Load/Firmware/rtl_bt/.
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Dolphin can auto-download these from kernel-firmware/linux-firmware on GitLab.
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15 device families supported. Each needs _fw.bin (required) + _config.bin (optional).
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ref: Source/Core/Core/IOS/USB/Bluetooth/RealtekFirmwareLoader.cpp:75-179 (device IDs), 382-420 (firmware names)
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