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Sales of the Nintendo Switch family of systems have surpassed the Wii in the United States, with the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom contributing to the boost in hardware sales. The Nintendo Switch now trails the Xbox 360 by less than one million units and the PlayStation 2 by fewer than five million units in lifetime sales.
The Wii's IR Sensor Bar allowed for precise pointing and clicking controls, leading to a diverse library of games and even re-releases of classic light gun titles. However, the Switch lacks a Sensor Bar and has reduced IR functionality, leading to less accurate gyro-based controls. While there may be a future for pointer controls, for now, fans miss the precision and reliability of the Wii's IR Sensor Bar.
A console modder and YouTuber has created a fully functional "Wii XL" that is 12 times larger by volume than the original model and can play both Wii and GameCube titles. It also comes with some improvements such as HDMI support. The modder, Jon Bringus, has shared a video showcasing the project.
Modder Shank has created a "reactive color-changing" Wii and GameCube portable system called the 'GloWii' that uses RGB LEDs and video processing to display lighting through the transparent GB case. The LEDs are controlled by a Raspberry Pi Zero W running on the free open-software Hyperion.
Dolphin Emulator, a software used for emulating GameCube and Wii games, is coming to Steam in early access for free in Q2 2023. The emulator will support modern controllers and 4K displays. Dolphin does not include games, but allows players to run GameCube and Wii games they've obtained legally. The developer aims to leave early access by the end of 2023, but the emulator will remain free. Players can wishlist Dolphin on Steam ahead of its release.
Dolphin, the popular emulator for GameCube and Wii games on PC, will be released on Steam in early access as a free download in Q2 2023. The emulator supports modern controllers, 4K resolutions, quick saves, networked multiplayer, and in some cases, increased frame rate and widescreen display ratios. Users must own an original copy of any GameCube or Wii game they want to use with it. Dolphin is fully open source and supports community mods.
The Dolphin emulator, which allows users to play GameCube and Wii games on their computers, will be coming to Steam in Q2 2023. The emulator will be an early access game and will include support for 4K displays, modern controllers, and netplay. It is a free download, but users must own an original copy of any game they want to use with Dolphin. The emulator is fully open source and will not come with any games.