Wii Emulator Allows Games to Run in 720p HD - Overclock.net

CrackClocker · 03-30-09

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No, the Wii unfortunately can't run games in resolutions higher than 480p, a sad fact for audio/visual connoisseurs. But in this fantastical age of technological wizardry and workarounds, that doesn't mean we can't have a glimpse of what could have been. Using the Wii PC emulator Dolphin, YouTube user renebarahona (via Kotaku) has uploaded a few videos showing some Wii games running in 720p, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl (above) and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (below). Naturally, be sure to click the HD button to get the full effect. Not bad, huh?

If you like what you see enough to want to try it on your own, keep in mind that you need pretty competent PC specs to run the games well. And of course, you need to own the games themselves, as acquiring them through any other nefarious means is very much illegal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXEwDsssA94

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halifax1 · 03-30-09

What would you use to control? Do they have a Wii/Gamecube adapter for PC?

CrackClocker · 03-30-09

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Originally Posted by halifax1

What would you use to control? Do they have a Wii/Gamecube adapter for PC?

I think with most emulators you use a regular pc game controller and map the buttons accordingly.

startekee · 03-30-09

The wiimote works for the Pc. You just need to have a buetooth adapter for your computer.

Dudeson169 · 03-30-09

I want to test this...... wonder if my 9800 GT has enough *umph* to do it lol

Tator Tot · 03-30-09

You can usually play games on a Wii emulator with KBM.

floodx · 03-30-09

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Originally Posted by startekee

The wiimote works for the Pc. You just need to have a buetooth adapter for your computer.

Really.... I think I may just look into this.

Liability · 03-30-09

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Originally Posted by Dudeson169

I want to test this...... wonder if my 9800 GT has enough *umph* to do it lol

Sorry, no

Emulators are far more CPU dependent than they are GPU dependent. Your E4500 won't cut it.

Even PS2 emulators are not perfected yet, and that system is old. I doubt that this emu can run any game from start to finish at an acceptable performance level. I'd say it's more a proof of concept than anything.

Tator Tot · 03-30-09

Yeah, for emulators you need a higher clocked CPU. Not GPU.

Though, you could probably run it in a small window. 800x600

TheInformationator · 04-07-09

C'mon guys. You use Xbox 360 controllers with emulators. Playing 3d console games with a mouse and keyboard is a headache.

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