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The '''Dolphin''' is the mainly used SSBM emulator, mostly because it does not crash as often as others and it has Netplay. It has become famous through Antdgar's SSBM Perfect Falcon and Perfect Pichu videos. It has also become famous through the ability of people | The '''Dolphin''' is the mainly used ''[[SSBM]]'' emulator, mostly because it does not crash as often as others and it has Netplay. It has become famous through Antdgar's ''SSBM'' Perfect Falcon and Perfect Pichu videos. It has also become famous through the ability of letting people use [[texture hack]]s and change noises in ''Melee''. It is named after how the [[Gamecube]] was codenamed, "Project Dolphin." | ||
==Pros of Dolphin== | ==Pros of Dolphin== | ||
*With a good enough computer, this is the only legitimate way to play | *With a good enough computer, this is the only legitimate way to play ''SSBM'' online. | ||
*With an adapter, it allows you to play melee with all different types of controls, such as keyboard and the Xbox controller outside the [[Gamecube Controller]]. | *With an adapter, it allows you to play melee with all different types of controls, such as keyboard and the Xbox controller outside the [[Gamecube Controller]]. | ||
*With the ability to tweak settings easier than a normal [[Gamecube]], it is much easier to hack the emulator. This is also better as it removes the ability to permanently damage the Gamecube through hacking. | *With the ability to tweak settings easier than a normal [[Gamecube]], it is much easier to hack the emulator. This is also better as it removes the ability to permanently damage the Gamecube through hacking. | ||
*Outside of SSBM, other games, such as [[SSBB]], can also be played on this emulator. | *Outside of SSBM, other games, such as ''[[SSBB]]'', can also be played on this emulator. | ||
==Cons of Dolphin== | ==Cons of Dolphin== | ||
Revision as of 03:47, July 30, 2010
The Dolphin is the mainly used SSBM emulator, mostly because it does not crash as often as others and it has Netplay. It has become famous through Antdgar's SSBM Perfect Falcon and Perfect Pichu videos. It has also become famous through the ability of letting people use texture hacks and change noises in Melee. It is named after how the Gamecube was codenamed, "Project Dolphin."
Pros of Dolphin
- With a good enough computer, this is the only legitimate way to play SSBM online.
- With an adapter, it allows you to play melee with all different types of controls, such as keyboard and the Xbox controller outside the Gamecube Controller.
- With the ability to tweak settings easier than a normal Gamecube, it is much easier to hack the emulator. This is also better as it removes the ability to permanently damage the Gamecube through hacking.
- Outside of SSBM, other games, such as SSBB, can also be played on this emulator.
Cons of Dolphin
- It takes a very strong computer to play it at a high FPS.
- As with other emulators, the legality of ROMs used is questionable.
- Due to the requirements of the program, the "scene" of the online melee community is very small.
