(10-13-2016, 12:56 AM)Admentus Wrote: Ahh yes. The one and only Admentus right here. As you might have guessed I am a massive fan of N64 games (which still are today unparalleled). So yeah, about using codes. Dolphin (just like the actual GameCube and Wii) has support for two different kinds of codes: AR and Gecko.

When you open Dolphin, you can right-click a game to open the properties window, where you can go into the AR Codes or Gecko Codes tab. Dolphin already includes a large amount of AR or Gecko (sometimes both) for most games. Still, a lot of codes are not covered yet and have to be added manually, which is easier for AR since there is a nice Add button. Within the properties window there is a button for Edit Configuration (or something similar) which opens a ini files. This ini files contains all the specfic settings and codes for that particular game version and region.

Back on codes again. When adding codes it is important to keep in mind: the version, region and code type (AR or Gecko). An AR Code for PAL wil most likely not work as a Gecko Code for NTSC-U. If you are for example looking for codes for Super Mario 64, you can find a lot of great codes on the main post here: https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-super-mario-64-hd-texture-pack-v1-4-2016-08-30.

There is a thread for widescreen codes: https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-unofficial-widescreen-development-topic-archive.
Zelda games: https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-ar-codes-for-ocarina-of-time-master-quest-majora-s-mask
FPS: https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-60-fps-master-list or https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-game-modification-60-fps-hacks-and-patches?pid=425044#pid425044.

Feel free to ask if you are looking for a particular code. The best AR and Gecko coders around here on the forums are with no doubt darkludx and gamemasterplc.

So... After this long boring story of how codes work, you might ask yourself why? Well... For Ocarina of Time you can actually change the behaviour of the game for a better experience. Normally this game runs at 20 FPS, but a code can change that to 30 FPS. Normally the view distance isn't that large. Well... A code grants you unlimited view of the map. Want to play hardcore? You can get double damage when being hit.

In closing, Dolphin does what Nintendo doesn't. Really! Want 1080p or even 4k? Dolphin does it! Want higher FPS? Dolphin could do it with the right codes. Want to save your game at any time? Use save states with Dolphin (although, don't overrely on them). Want to have higher quality textures? Dolphin can! So yeah... That is why emulation is to great in a nutshell. It is mostly due hardware limitions of the consoles, the Wii is just 480p since it just lacks the power.

(10-13-2016, 01:15 AM)Handz_Gaming Wrote: Oh man, you've just opened up my world! I'm definitely a fan of emulators, that's pretty much what my playlist is all about. However I didn't know about these codes so I'm really excited to give them a try! I'm gonna rerecord my Sunshine video in 60fps as that's already looking stunning in 1080p with the HD pack I found. I've only got a 750ti so it's not 4k ready just yet but when I upgrade to a gtx1070 I should hopefully be able to do some 4k stuff. 

Have you tried out any of the Mayflash USB adopters? I've got nearly all of them and they're great. The Wii & GC stuff is flawless and I'm getting on well with the other consoles. It's nice playing a N64 emulator in 1080p but it still doesn't beat using the original controller! Cost me a few quid to collect them all, but it's worth it in the end.

Thanks for all your help on this one!

(10-13-2016, 01:33 AM)Admentus Wrote: Sadly I haven't tried out any of the Mayflash USB adapters. I am more of an Xbox One Wireless Controller for Windows 10 fan (I never liked Xbox systems, but their controllers are the best for PC gaming). There are a few advantages using a Xbox One controllers, the extra buttons are nice when binding complex Wiimote motion controls (no more relentless shaking with Donkey Kong Country Returns, just press a button instead) or for emulation specific controls such as save states.

To be honest, the whole reason why I started working on porting N64 games for Dolphin is because N64 emulation sucks. Project64 sucks. Mupen64 sucks. Dolphin is just awesome! There, I said it! Please don't me mad with me .

(10-12-2016, 10:48 PM)Handz_Gaming Wrote: Ah DK Country is a good shout, might have to give that a go. Funny enough I've just done a Mario Sunshine video but I didn't know about the 60FPS hack? Do you know how to do this as I'll re-record the video in 60FPS as that would be amazing.

Haven't heard of Admentus though, I'll have to check him out. Already got Project64 running with some HD texture packs, but they seem to just crash the games! 

(10-13-2016, 02:46 AM)themanuel Wrote: In the game properties screen you will also need to increase a slider there for "Video Rate" to 2, so that the game speed stays correct.

(10-13-2016, 03:00 AM)JosJuice Wrote: Are you sure? This Gecko code works correctly without anything like that if I recall correctly, and that option doesn't even exist in official Dolphin.

(10-13-2016, 03:00 AM)JosJuice Wrote: Are you sure? This Gecko code works correctly without anything like that if I recall correctly, and that option doesn't even exist in official Dolphin.

(10-13-2016, 03:46 AM)themanuel Wrote: In fact, I think it is a "patch" code (OnFrame) that I'm running in conjunction with double video rate, if memory serves me right.  It's certainly on Ishiiruka.