Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator - Forums

So what it looks like so far (taken from the E3 info. + this new info):
Launches: 2012
Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.
New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.
Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs, 25GB capacity
Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.
Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
CPU: Quad core PPC cpu at 3.5GHz
GPU: Custom R600 (d3d10.1, openGL3.3) gpu that is supposed to be 50% faster than the gpu in the ps3/xbox360, which would put it about on par with a HD3650, fabricated at 40nm
Memory: 768MB or 1024MB of shared memory DRAM packaged with the cpu
Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.

Games announced: Smash Brothers, Battlefield 3, Batman: Arkham City, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Metro: Last Light, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, FIFA 12, Madden 12, Driver, Lego City Stories

Other facts: (GTTV interview with Reggie, thanks to hiero and others)
The price point of the system will be competitive to the current prices of the PS3, 360 in terms of value
The games shown for Wii U at the show were actually PS3 and 360 versions but the Wii U will look the same or better
No BluRay Support
Controller's screen is single-touch
Backwards compatible with the Wii's Games, but no upscaling is done
Nintendo Online system to be announced by the end of the week

Also Pikmin 3 is announced

(12-07-2011, 08:21 AM)NaturalViolence Wrote: [ -> ]No BluRay Support
Controller's screen is single-touch
Backwards compatible with the Wii's Games, but no upscaling is done

Fuuuuuuuu

At least it gives the developers a reason not to abandon dolphin when it comes out.

(12-07-2011, 08:43 AM)NaturalViolence Wrote: [ -> ]At least it gives the developers a reason not to abandon dolphin when it comes out.

Ikr

(12-07-2011, 08:21 AM)NaturalViolence Wrote: [ -> ]CPU: Quad core PPC cpu at 3.5GHz
GPU: Custom R600 (d3d10.1, openGL3.3) gpu that is supposed to be 50% faster than the gpu in the ps3/xbox360, which would put it about on par with a HD3650, fabricated at 40nm

This doesn't look good for hardware requirements.

Will the Dolphin project integrate Wii U emulation for those of us who have powerful machines?

Quote:Will the Dolphin project integrate Wii U emulation for those of us who have powerful machines?

Can't tell if serious.....

(12-07-2011, 10:17 AM)NaturalViolence Wrote: [ -> ]

Quote:Will the Dolphin project integrate Wii U emulation for those of us who have powerful machines?

Can't tell if serious.....

I assume emulating a Wii U will take more kick than a 3GHz quad core, what does that mean for future releases?

DOLPHIN WILL NOT SUPPORT THE WII-U! (now maybe they will see it)
and even if it did no computer could run it even playable for years.

(12-07-2011, 10:24 AM)Fennecat Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-07-2011, 10:17 AM)NaturalViolence Wrote: [ -> ]

Quote:Will the Dolphin project integrate Wii U emulation for those of us who have powerful machines?

Can't tell if serious.....

I assume emulating a Wii U will take more kick than a 3GHz quad core, what does that mean for future releases?

i trolled early on about emulating the WiiU on a PC
simply put, if people are recommended 3.5-4Ghz to emulate resource heavy GC/Wii games, don't be surprised if WiiU games barely run at all (and this is assuming an emulator is even made, which it most likely will not)