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    • mituM
      mitu Global Moderator @feldkiste
      last edited by mitu

      @feldkiste said in Dolphin / Gamecube / Wiiware / Wii Compatibility on Pi 5:

      Do you have any experience with 32bit vs 64bit for this purpose?

      Dolphin is 64bit only. I haven't looked at the video, but it's probably the 64bit variant of either RaspiOS or Ubuntu.

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      • retropieuser555R
        retropieuser555 @feldkiste
        last edited by

        @feldkiste you don't need the desktop no, you just need the ability to run xorg/x11. I did a reinstall earlier as I brought the nvme base and decided to do a fresh install rather than copy my existing SD card.

        So usual steps, install 64bit Raspberry Pi OS Lite, follow RetroPie manual steps, then standalone dolphin. Only thing I needed to do was install gldriver-test as without it xorg wouldn't load for me and gave a framebuffer error

        Pi 5 4GB

        Retroflag GPI with raspberry pi zero 2 w/ wifi

        Retroachievements:- lovelessrapture

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        • AwesomeKingClemA
          AwesomeKingClem @AwesomeKingClem
          last edited by AwesomeKingClem

          @AwesomeKingClem said in Dolphin / Gamecube / Wiiware / Wii Compatibility on Pi 5:

          @abj What about 3DS and Wii U? :p

          That aged like fine wine.

          Jokes aside, sorry I couldn't get to testing Mario Party 4 and 7 beforehand. Life was happening recently, and I couldn't get time to test them.

          Pi Model: Pi 5
          Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
          RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
          Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
          Devices: N64 Controller (2)
          Help needed!
          https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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          • AwesomeKingClemA
            AwesomeKingClem @AwesomeKingClem
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            @AwesomeKingClem

            When you do get to Wii games eventually, I have a truckload that I can legally test. So when you need to test Wii games, I may be able to help you.

            Pi Model: Pi 5
            Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
            RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
            Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
            Devices: N64 Controller (2)
            Help needed!
            https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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            • retropieuser555R
              retropieuser555 @AwesomeKingClem
              last edited by

              @AwesomeKingClem oh the file is public, feel free to add a sheet for Wii. I didn't add originally as I'd only found a handful of working Wii games (2d ones usually) whereas Wiiware and GameCube I'd found a higher success rate

              Pi 5 4GB

              Retroflag GPI with raspberry pi zero 2 w/ wifi

              Retroachievements:- lovelessrapture

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              • abjA
                abj @retropieuser555
                last edited by

                @retropieuser555
                Thanks to confirm that the gldriver-test package was necessary, it puzzled me the last time i did a clean install of RetroPie. Maybe @mitu must include it in the dependencies of the Dolphin script.

                `Please be patient, my English is not very good.`

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                • mituM
                  mitu Global Moderator @abj
                  last edited by

                  @abj It is already included.

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                  • retropieuser555R
                    retropieuser555 @mitu
                    last edited by retropieuser555

                    @mitu is there some issue with this? Trying from a clean install yesterday from scratch it didn't install it oddly, but you added it in a few months ago?:-

                    https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/blob/8396ec912efe80480d7b99fd6346ab92e62f5bff/scriptmodules/helpers.sh

                    Pi 5 4GB

                    Retroflag GPI with raspberry pi zero 2 w/ wifi

                    Retroachievements:- lovelessrapture

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                    • AwesomeKingClemA
                      AwesomeKingClem @retropieuser555
                      last edited by AwesomeKingClem

                      @retropieuser555 Oh nice! I have 4 already set up, so expect some changes soon!
                      @abj I'm sorry, what do you mean by gldriver-test? I never heard anyone mention it before.
                      Edit: Ah, I looked at one of the posts in this thread and saw what you were talking about. That may be the issue with so many of my ports not working.

                      Pi Model: Pi 5
                      Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
                      RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
                      Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
                      Devices: N64 Controller (2)
                      Help needed!
                      https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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                      • mituM
                        mitu Global Moderator @retropieuser555
                        last edited by mitu

                        @retropieuser555 said in Dolphin / Gamecube / Wiiware / Wii Compatibility on Pi 5:

                        @mitu is there some issue with this? Trying from a clean install yesterday from scratch it didn't install it oddly, but you added it in a few months ago?:-

                        I'll check, maybe there's some error somewhere.

                        EDIT: yes, it doesn't work. We need to find another solution to this.

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                          feldkiste @feldkiste
                          last edited by feldkiste

                          @mitu @retropieuser555 Thanks for your replies! I just installed the Desktop version due to some errors I was experiencing before, but reading this now it may also have been the missing gldriver-test.

                          So for Lite version you would also install xorg after / before the RetroPie installation like:

                          64bit Raspberry Pi OS Lite
                          [ retropie manual install steps ]
                          Optional: sudo apt install xserver-xorg xinit x11-xserver-utils
                          sudo apt install gldriver-test
                          Install dolphin-emu through retropie_setup.sh (experimental packages).

                          I will replicate this to see if it works as expected, only I do not understand the point about helper.sh yet. If it says at some point the file is missing I just get it from github and put it in the expected location?

                          I will assume so and report back soon!

                          EDIT: Thanks for the comment, I updated the steps above accordingly.

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                          • mituM
                            mitu Global Moderator @feldkiste
                            last edited by mitu

                            @feldkiste said in Dolphin / Gamecube / Wiiware / Wii Compatibility on Pi 5:

                            So for Lite version you would also install xorg after / before the RetroPie installation like:

                            No, xorg is not stictly necessary, just gldriver-test. Also dolphin installation is handled by RetroPie-Setup, not done via apt.

                            I will replicate this to see if it works as expected, only I do not understand the point about helper.sh yet. If it says at some point the file is missing I just get it from github and put it in the expected location?

                            No, just follow the manual installation document, then update RetroPie regularly. Support for Pi5 is still ongoing, so some things are expected not to be 100% working. Please post your issues in the Pi5 topic, not here.

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                            • AwesomeKingClemA
                              AwesomeKingClem @retropieuser555
                              last edited by AwesomeKingClem

                              @retropieuser555
                              I am a lot more experienced in Microsoft's tools, so I don't really excel in Google Sheets.
                              (Pun totally intended)

                              I will try to edit it the best I can, but if it is not up to your standards, I do apologize.
                              The 4 games I have to test are Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii, Mario Party 9, and New Super Mario Bros Wii.

                              Pi Model: Pi 5
                              Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
                              RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
                              Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
                              Devices: N64 Controller (2)
                              Help needed!
                              https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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                              • AwesomeKingClemA
                                AwesomeKingClem @AwesomeKingClem
                                last edited by AwesomeKingClem

                                @AwesomeKingClem said in Dolphin / Gamecube / Wiiware / Wii Compatibility on Pi 5:

                                Wikipedia Wii List: "There are 1638 games on this list."

                                Uhh... :P
                                Should it just be a separate list?

                                Edit: Ok, I just finished editing Wii in there. I hope it looks alright.

                                Pi Model: Pi 5
                                Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
                                RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
                                Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
                                Devices: N64 Controller (2)
                                Help needed!
                                https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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                                • roslofR
                                  roslof @AwesomeKingClem
                                  last edited by roslof

                                  @AwesomeKingClem said in Dolphin / Gamecube / Wiiware / Wii Compatibility on Pi 5:

                                  Edit: Ok, I just finished editing Wii in there. I hope it looks alright.

                                  Hmm. Looks like you put it into the GameCube list with alternating colors? The list is good, but that location won't fly. Hope you don't mind that I went ahead and moved your list from the GameCube sheet into it's own "Wii" sheet, removed the colors and added the filter and froze the top row.

                                  I also made some simple header color changes so it's more clear which tab you're on:

                                  • Purple: GameCube
                                  • Blue: Wii
                                  • Gray: WiiWare

                                  Lastly, removed any columns to the right of the current filters to keep it clean and prevent folks from adding possible breaking data outside the filter.

                                  Also, if you have the time, might want to look for errors in the names, such as this one:

                                  Active Life: Magical Carnival•Issho ni Asobou! Dream Theme ParkJP

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                                  • YFZdudeY
                                    YFZdude
                                    last edited by

                                    All,

                                    I noticed in your list that a game such as James Bond 007: Nightfire has listed that cutscenes have graphical issues. You may want to consult https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/ to check for known issues that can be fixed by creating game specific config files. This can use alternate settings on a per-game basis and solve many minor issues.

                                    The per game settings need to be created through the GUI interface of the emulator, as mentioned here:
                                    https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=GameINI

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                                    • AwesomeKingClemA
                                      AwesomeKingClem @roslof
                                      last edited by AwesomeKingClem

                                      @roslof

                                      Wow, I truly appreciate it! Sorry about it being incorrectly imported, though. I just used Wikipedia’s list and ported it through the web option after removing the other columns via post processing.

                                      It’s the first list on this website: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wii_games?darkschemeovr=1

                                      Edit: Mario Kart Wii and Mario Party 9 rated, edit them how you see fit.

                                      Pi Model: Pi 5
                                      Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
                                      RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
                                      Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
                                      Devices: N64 Controller (2)
                                      Help needed!
                                      https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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                                      • AwesomeKingClemA
                                        AwesomeKingClem @AwesomeKingClem
                                        last edited by AwesomeKingClem

                                        @retropieuser555

                                        Guess what I just got?!?! (DolphinBar)

                                        I will be able to test some more wii games now. So expect some more to be rated right after this ad break!

                                        Edit: Wii Sports is rated.

                                        Pi Model: Pi 5
                                        Power Supply: Official Pi 5 Power Supply
                                        RetroPie Version: 4.8.6
                                        Built From: retropie_setup.sh script on Raspbian official full x64 img
                                        Devices: N64 Controller (2)
                                        Help needed!
                                        https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/35172/mkdd-tint-issue-rpi5

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                                        • abjA
                                          abj
                                          last edited by abj

                                          I think the best way to run the games with standalone Dolphin are to add them in the gui and start them from there and not from Emulationstation, something similar to scummvm.

                                          Why? Because a lot of gamecube games are multi disks and it's not possible to change the disks, atleast i didn't find a working solution. If i start the game from ES and choose to open the gui then i am loosing the controls.

                                          update: The disk is changed by the gui, automatically (when the appropriate setting is enabled), but the controller stops responding when this happens.

                                          `Please be patient, my English is not very good.`

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                                          • retropieuser555R
                                            retropieuser555 @abj
                                            last edited by

                                            @abj I do wish the GUI had gamepad support, it's not that practical to keep a mouse plugged in just for selecting games.

                                            I haven't gotten that far in Tales of Symphonia, but how does Dolphin handle multi disc games usually?

                                            Pi 5 4GB

                                            Retroflag GPI with raspberry pi zero 2 w/ wifi

                                            Retroachievements:- lovelessrapture

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