| Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher | | Processor | 64-bit ARMv8 or x86-64 CPU | | Graphics | OpenGL ES 3.0 or higher; Vulkan 1.1 or OpenGL ES 3.2 is recommended for best performance | | RAM | 4GB is often sufficient, but 6GB or more is recommended for smoother performance, especially with high-resolution textures and demanding games |
| Performance Level | Example Games | Settings Advice | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Super Mario Sunshine , Luigi's Mansion , Animal Crossing | Use 2x resolution, Dual Core On, Idle Skipping On. | | Good (Minor Stutters) | The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker , Metroid Prime | Use Native resolution, consider Override CPU Clock to 80%, and experiment with disabling Store EFB Copies. | | Demanding (Playable) | Super Smash Bros. Brawl , Mario Kart Wii | Expect occasional slowdowns during intense action. Use Native resolution, all hacks on, and possibly lower the emulated CPU clock. | | Very Demanding (Struggles) | The Last Story , Xenoblade Chronicles | These are the hardest games to emulate. Even on high-end hardware, they may not reach full speed. Expect to use the most aggressive settings. | dolphin for handheld 1.2.1
Built-in "Override Emulated CPU Speed" and "VBI Skip" settings are often tuned to prevent audio stuttering on budget chipsets. Touch Controller Layouts: | Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Android 5
Version 1.2.1 focuses heavily on "performance over accuracy." While the official Dolphin builds aim for perfect reproduction of the original hardware, this handheld-centric version uses specific hacks and configurations to make games playable on mid-range mobile processors. Brawl , Mario Kart Wii | Expect occasional
Graphically, 1.2.1 is a mixed bag compared to the absolute bleeding-edge builds. It supports Vulkan and OpenGL, but the Vulkan implementation here is slightly older than what is currently available in the official master branch.
Cannot emulate USB accessories or the official GC controller adapter.
Increases speed in many games.
