Dolphin x64 / Dual Core - Announced!

[CKemu]

EmuTalk.net - View Single Post - Winphin Christmas Surprise (http://www.emutalk.net/368233-post14.html)

In any case, Dolphin in 64-bit dual core mode now also does 25-30 fps in Wind Waker on some Core 2 Duo monster machines.. 13-15 on my 3800+ X2.

Well the suprise for me is that ector announced it ;), so might as well let the 'few' gamecube followers on NGemu know (I swear this was meant to be a secret...tsk tsk ector!)

A few shots from it (rig in sig), and no ETA on release, and this is defo 'preliminary' work.

Zelda TP has no FPS on it due to a draw layer problem, however, in single core mode it runs 11-13 FPS. (dual core causes problems for this game, though it would add and extra 3-4 FPS on my machine for this game)

[emwearz]

This is awesome news, im really excited about this. Thanks heaps for keeping us informed with such awesome screens. Those speeds look are awsome, Im so happy i'm dual booting XP64 right now.

Great work Dolphin team (including its testers, ck your a gun), cant wait.

[raksmey1309]

WOW that's great NEWS.......!!!!Now see...Who says Dolphin is dead.

[Silenus]

AMAZING!!!
And Zelda looks great.
Congratulations to the dolphin team.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

GREATS NEWS!! I cant wait to test it!!:wub: Does Zelda Wind Waker crash when you get the telescope? How much fps can i get with my system? Do i need Windows Vista to run the new version of dolphin? And does metroid prime 1&2 works now?

[Silenus]

Can you cool down a little.
Please wait for them to release it or post more info on that.

[MT]

The TP shots are amazing ;)

[sushil]

i have AMD sampron 2500+ geforce 6200 1GB ram

how much fps will come on my PC

[JKKDARK]

It is just amazing. After all these days, they were working on it :)

[Smooth Criminal]

ahhh looks so good to eyes.and great work by dolphin team

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

It is just amazing. After all these days, they were working on it :)

It looks very good, but if it is not run fullspeed like PCSX2 on my machine, i will not enjoy it.:)

How much fps will i get with Windows Vista and how much with XP? Does Vista support 64 bit?

[sercio]

A long time it was dark on the status from dolphin.... and now we get a banged overfull suprise!

[Vlado]

OOOOO niceee , i was waiting for this :D thx for posting on emutalk ckemu :D

[Coolsvilleman]

this is super! does it require dual-core and/or 64-bit processor? cause im stuck in the P4 days.

[ShizZy]

Glad to hear the Dolphin team is still kicking. Great work guys.

[Nevexst]

I wish my Twilight Princess worked like that <<
looking forward to it :D

[Knuckles]

And I thought We weren't allowed to post screenshots -_-

bad CK! bad!!

I have some shots too of it running on my lowest 64bits system (Athlon 64 3200+ (Single Core)) from games that runs quite faster than before, but I'm not going to post before I get ector's permission ;).

oh btw, I finished Custom Robo in the Story mode, really nice speed ;)

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

And I thought We weren't allowed to post screenshots -_-

bad CK! bad!!

I have some shots too of it running on my lowest 64bits system (Athlon 64 3200+ (Single Core)) from games that runs quite faster than before, but I'm not going to post before I get ector's permission ;).

oh btw, I finished Custom Robo in the Story mode, really nice speed ;)


Can you tell me please, how much fps will i get with my system on Wind Waker? Is my system good enough? I am thinking to upgrade my system soon, but it will be costly.:( Any suggestions?

[emwearz]

Since CKemu is running a AMD64 X2 4400+, why don't you look at the shots he posted. Also bugging beta testers is not the smartest of moves.

[Darkoms]

Amazing News!!! I Hope They Release It Soon!:D

[HI-TECH]

Is there an official site for this emulator

[JKKDARK]

Is there an official site for this emulator

..:: Dolphin (c) 2003-2005 by F|RES & ector ::.. (http://www.dolphin-emu.com/)

[tuanming]

Sweet GOD! Looks like we're all gonna have a great year and next year too. I sure would like to see this run on a 3.6GHz CONROE!!!!! :D

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

Is Wind Waker fully playble? Or does it crash when you get a item?;)

[ector]

Zelda still ignores input after getting items :( If it weren't for that, it would be fully playable on fast machines.

Don't expect a release in 2006, it's not gonna happen. Not enough time to get it good enough. As always, it will be released when we think it is good enough to release it.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

And metroid prime 1&2 ? Is it fully playble?

[CKemu]

Baxter, either quit with the questions, or get a warning, your choice.

[RPGW1ZaRD]

Woah I'm looking forward to this release. Great work, I'm glad this emulator is still kicking. :)

Does x64 help a lot I wonder, if it does I hope it does the same for PCSX2. :p

[BeNooL]

Zelda TP shots sure are nice !

oh the dream of playing this game on a nice HDTV at native resolution may come true :-)

[killboy35]

Woooohaaaaaa !!!! :wub:

kami-sama (was it Santa?) did hear my prayer!!! :bow:


*Runs out to buy a 64bit processor*

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

You dont only need a 64 bit processor, you need windos Vista too! And the system requiremens for Windos vista are very high!:(

[RedLion]

You dont only need a 64 bit processor, you need windos Vista too!

I don't think you need to jump to Vista for using 64 bit technology; It's true that you need a 64 bit O.S but Win XP x64 will pretty well do the job.

[CKemu]

Indeed, I test this on winXP64, it's driver support has greatly improved.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

Indeed, I test this on winXP64, it's driver support has greatly improved.

Can we run WinXP 32 games and programs on winXP64? A friend of mine has told me that winXP 64 can not run WinXP32 games.

[CKemu]

Yes, though it depends on the game!...Dual booting is the way to go, and for further questions...Google (http://www.google.com), is your best friend :rolleyes:

[RPGW1ZaRD]

Can we run WinXP 32 games and programs on winXP64? A friend of mine has told me that winXP 64 can not run WinXP32 games.

huh, I ran em just fine the ones I had installed but performance sucked (was a few months ago) and was free to try so I just changed back to 32bit for now. PCSX2 ran even up to 20% slower depending on game.

OLD 16bit applications may be more difficult to run tho...

I don't like dual booting, I always keep one OS only on a small C: partition. :p So I hope x64 versions will be able to run 32bit applications just as good with greater driver support. As I find it pointless of switching to something that may run 10% applications better when it performs even worse in the rest 90%, sounds like a great idea doesn't it? :p

[jelbo]

The Zelda screens look amazing! I can't believe the gfx are emulated so well already. Shame we have to play this game at 640x480 on TV's now, but I hope I can play it at, say 1280x1024 in a few years :) Thanks for showing those screens, I love them.

[paul1991]

Where can I download the GC EMUS and ROMS?

[JKKDARK]

Where can I download the GC EMUS
At the NGEmu site (www.ngemu.com)

and ROMS?

GameCube backups are not roms, they are images. You need to dump the game to your computer if you want these images.

[RedLion]

Where can I download the GC EMUS and ROMS?

What can I say? The noob thinking emulation is a big warez party made for downloading games without having to buy the real console.....:nono:
First make a jump to the rules (http://forums.ngemu.com/751349-post1.html) paul1991.
If you want Dolphin x64 you'll need to wait for the release.
And if you want roms go here (http://search.ebay.com/game-cube-games_W0QQssPageNameZWLRS). Then you'll need to extract the game from you gamecube, if of course you, by pure hasard, got one.

[killboy35]

Actually, I don't quite get the concept...

Will the new dolphin be optimized for machines wich support (64bits && dualcore)
...or will it work too on machines having dualcore alone (that's actually the type I have...:rolleyes:)

pleaaaaaase make it work for both!!!

[emwearz]

The release will be a 64 bit build only (i think), without a 64bit OS (Windows XP 64) it only works on xp64.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

It will not work on windows XP Pro (SP2)? I dont have windows xp 64 yet. I will move to windows vista when i get a 8800 gtx, but since i dont have enough money now, i can not upgrade my system:( I am planing to upgrade it in summer but i am not 100% sure.

[emwearz]

64bit applications wont open on 32bit OS's.

As I said over at emutalk.

Well I dont know the details about it but you can apparently download a trail of XP64 from Microsofts site.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition trial software (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/facts/trial.mspx)

Just install it whenever a build is made public (Dual boot by partitioning off say 10gb and install XP64 to it) and you will be able to play with it for awhile, if you think its worth investing (Don't forget PCSX2 is soon to have 64 bit builds) then invest in a copy of XP64.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

What the system requirements of Winxp64? And what do you think about upgrading my system? As i say already, i am planing to upgrade my ram and grafics card, 4 GB RAM and 1 8800 GTX. Is this a good upgrade? Or do i need something more? I can not spend more than 1000 euro for upgrading my system, so i want to know is this a good upgrade?

[emwearz]

The requirements can be found on the Microsoft website.

System requirements for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/facts/sysreq.mspx)

As for the upgrade, I would go for 2gb ram (thats just me) as 4gb of ram jsut is not really needed at the moment.

[CKemu]

Frankly given the changes to dolphin primarily involve your CPU, upgrade that to a core 2, the E6600 or something. More RAM and a GeForce 8800 will just NOT be needed.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

Well a core 2 duo E6600 costs 300 euro in my country. A 8800 GTX costs 520 euro. 2 GB RAM DDR 2 800 MHZ costs 350 euro.+ Motherboard... The problem is that my parents dont want to give so much money for upgrading my computer!:( They told me that my computer is only 5 months old and that it costs us 1500 euro. Also they told me that it is the BEST computer in the world!:angry: :angry: :angry: I told them that it is a bit old, and that it is not as good as they think. Bu they dont hear me!!!:( :( :( :( :( :( I am very angry now!
So i have decide to upgrade only Ram and GPU(if they agree with me!) And after some years i will upgrade my cpu and motherboard too.

Grafics card: Albatron 8800GTX 768 MB HTDP=520 euro
RAM:Super Talent RAM 2 GB KIT (2X1GB) DDR 400=210 euro.

[TsubakiSama]

Well a core 2 duo E6600 costs 300 euro in my country. A 8800 GTX costs 520 euro. 2 GB RAM DDR 2 800 MHZ costs 350 euro.+ Motherboard... The problem is that my parents dont want to give so much money for upgrading my computer!:( They told me that my computer is only 5 months old and that it costs us 1500 euro. Also they told me that it is the BEST computer in the world!:angry: :angry: :angry: I told them that it is a bit old, and that it is not as good as they think. Bu they dont hear me!!!:( :( :( :( :( :( I am very angry now!
So i have decide to upgrade only Ram and GPU(if they agree with me!) And after some years i will upgrade my cpu and motherboard too.

Grafics card: Albatron 8800GTX 768 MB HTDP=520 euro
RAM:Super Talent RAM 2 GB KIT (2X1GB) DDR 400=210 euro.

ZOMG LOLZORS

[RedLion]

Damned, BAXTER you are sending a bunch of prices for upgrading your machine. But you already have a very good one.

Be aware that the PS2 and NGC emulation is not really for our generation of machines as PSX and N64 emulation wasn't for Pentium MMX 233 machines (with this old good ATI rage, at least for me). Upgrading now will make no sense. If you didn't notice even guys with core 2 Duo don't run games at full speed and emulators are still WIP.

And for the price you gave you can buy a NGC and and a PS2 and surely all the games you want to emulate on your rig. So I think you should better save money and wait, I don't know, 5 years? The time we got PCs enough powerful for emulating theses complex consoles that are the PS2 and the NGC.

This is just my opinion.

PS: TsubakiSama, very spamish and constructive way to discuss. Anyway welcome to emuforums.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

Most ps2 games runs full speed on my machine, like Kingdom hearts, Teken 4, Inspector Gadget MAD ROBOTS invansion, RE4, Rumble Roses . I know that there are a few games that can not run at full speed on current machines. I have 2 of theese games, Clock Tower 3 and Sly1. Clock Tower 3 runs most time 5-20 fps, and Sly1 1-10 fps. But 80% of games listed as playble, runs full speed on my machine, so i dont have any problems with ps2 emulation. Also GC emulation is not the only reason that i want to upgrade my machine. I want to upgrade it because i want to play the Next Gen pc games, like Crysis, Unreal Turnament 2007, Hell gate London, .:) Flight Simulator X ,Alan Wake:)

[Silenus]

Wish I had those parents. :p

[TsubakiSama]

Baxter is just a spoiled little child heh, really if you are going for an upgrade then just get yourself a c2d cpu and a c2d mobo cuz your gfx card is quite nice actually.

[NexXxus]

very nice!!!

i can't wait to try Zelda TP on my OC'ed E6700 @ 3.6ghz :p

[emwearz]

Just so everyone knows here is a quote from ector.


Don't worry, there will still be 32-bit builds of Dolphin. They won't be quite as fast as the 64-bit ones, but at least they will be faster than current Dolphin versions.

That's the price you have to pay if you wanna stay in 32-bit land

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Baxter is just a spoiled little child heh, really if you are going for an upgrade then just get yourself a c2d cpu and a c2d mobo cuz your gfx card is quite nice actually.


Tsubaki Sama: I AM NOT A LITTLE CHILD!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: I am a scientist! A mad scientist!!!

[TsubakiSama]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:


Tsubaki Sama: I AM NOT A LITTLE CHILD!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: I am a scientist! A mad scientist!!!

Someone needs to go to the loony bin really ^^

[CKemu]

Baxter grow up, and do it fast. If this thread keeps going down this track, I will be forced to close it and hand out warnings.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

Is there any compatblity list for the new release of dolphin?

[Falcon4ever]

*ignore this post ;)*

[ector]

Is there any compatblity list for the new release of dolphin?

The one that is not done yet? eerhm ..

[emwearz]

To get back on track I was wondering what makes more of a speed impact, 64bit builds or DC options?

(of course both im just wondering which has the greater impact, and im trying to steer the topic back on topic)

[tuanming]

@ Baxter Stockman, with the weird avatar....

Don't ask about compatibility question when Dolphin is still in the process of improving...Just wait until it is ready and release to the public and then you can talk about compatibility all you want ;)

[Qwin]

great news i just came from vakation and i see this, thx dolphin team il be waiting :D

[wowgamer]

Does someone know when the Dolphin 64x will be released `?

[Silenus]

Welcome to the forums wowgamer.
Uhm, we don't think it's nice for your first post to ask about a release date on a project.
The authors will release it when it's ready.

[Aided Onslaught]

It doesn't need 64bit OS right?

[emwearz]

It doesn't need 64bit OS right?

Only if you want to use the 64bit release. ( 64 bit applications need a 64bit cpu and a 64bit os)

[tuanming]

And 64bits Dolphin is faster than 32bit...

[wowgamer]

@ Silenus !

Hi ! : D Sorry ! plz Sorry i am new here !

I must say that, this is the best emuForum ever ! I love it ! It´s true !

I play with the Dolphin 1.03 beta 2 Zelda TP (PAL) but only 1 fps ! I know that this is normal ! I would ask for the Release of the 64x version ( I know that The authors will release it when it's ready. ) but does someone know a date or something ?

Plz sry again i am new here ! [ forgive me ]
Sorry ! : o )

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

Only if you want to use the 64bit release. ( 64 bit applications need a 64bit cpu and a 64bit os)



Is Windows Vista 64 bit OS?

[wowgamer]

Is Windows Vista 64 bit OS?

There are 2 versions of Vista !

Windows Vista 64x
Windows Vista 86x (32-bit)

[Aided Onslaught]

I thought maybe it just used the 64bit extensions .

[wowgamer]

How much procent are finished of it ?

[Smooth Criminal]

Is Windows Vista 64 bit OS?
yes and there are other two o/s which are 64 bit they are
1.windows xp64
2.windows 2003

[inforce]

You dont only need a 64 bit processor, you need windos Vista too! And the system requiremens for Windos vista are very high!:(

Actually theryre not that high.. you can run vista basic on a p3 1ghz with a 64 meg video vard.. i did for a year and a half. As far as system requirements, Vista runs DirectX9 applications on the whole 9 % slower than running them in XP. People said that 98 was faster than XP , then they were eating their words when direct9 hardware was released and people saw xp's potential. Vista runs fine, if you want the aero interface have a good graphics card. My advice to you is get a minimum wage job and buy a 7600GS to get you through till the directx10 cards a cheaper. And ram prices are falling so as long as you have a mid range processor you are okay. Or you can always dual boot with OSx86., LOL :thumb:

There are 2 versions of Vista !

Windows Vista 64x
Windows Vista 86x (32-bit)

also studies are showing that a FULL Clean Install of vista runs 10% faster than just upgrading. So get ready to partition or format.. =D

[dipsetpcp]

so your telling me 64 bit processors are useless unelss you have a 64 bit os thats pretty stupid i hate MS

[Smooth Criminal]

so your telling me 64 bit processors are useless unelss you have a 64 bit os thats pretty stupid i hate MS

who says?? they can be usefull.i uses amd athlon 64 3000+>>which is a 64 bit cum 32 bit processor<< in my windows os >>32 bit<< and i dont know if its just me but it works faster tahn only 32 bit ones

[dipsetpcp]

idk im not saying that im asking the other people if thats what theyre saying. I honestly feel as if my pc is pretty damn fast and always thought 64 bit helped onmy 32 bit os and when they released the 64 bit far cry version it went even faster for me not by much but it was noticeable with fraps

[inforce]

64 bit processors are great for photoshop.. and since vista is 64 bit it is cool.

[Aided Onslaught]

You hate MS because you expect a 32 bit os to somehow morph all if it's code to 64? What are you talking about?

Programs in a 32bit environment can use 64 bit extensions if programed to. MS really has nothing to do with whatever hate you have.

[inforce]

well face it or not if we want to play the latest games and such we shall have to convert someday

[jusTiC3]

vista x64 is not recommended imho... i've tested the final release (build 5600) with some games, emus and programms - the performance of this os is very bad.

normally i use windows xp x64 (since a few month) that's a biiiig difference to vista x64.

[marvelous]

That looks so sweet... I love you! :wub:

[wowgamer]

how much procent are finished ?

[Pyramid_Head]

Isn't that almost the exact same question as asking when its going to be released? Its not the smartest thing to keep asking these things dude just My two cents.. The emulator is however looking very amazing :thumb:

[Falcon4ever]

:done:

[jih2000]

Will have to get Vista 64 bit now and an Althon X2 to boot, wow!

[Janaz]

Great!! got ot play tp and ww when this come out!!:D

[bat95]

So cooool!!

[apuget]

hello i'm french and i search where i can download dolphin 64 please can you give me a adress or email me directly the program ? apuget@aol.com
thanks a lot

[emwearz]

@apuget, it is not available for the general public, you, like everyone else will have to wait for its release.

[Holic]

wow. I just checked out the screen shots. Amazing how the authors have come to achieve what they have. I already have a gamecube so I can patiently wait for the release. But GREAT work guys. Keep it up. :)

[Janaz]

How do i cheak that i have a 64x cpu?

[Falcon4ever]

:baka: If you can't even figure that out...

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

How do i cheak that i have a 64x cpu?


Are you stupid? Or are you joking? Go to control panel, then click the system icon:evil: !!!!!!

[RedLion]

:baka: If you can't even figure that out...

You know, Falcon4ever, not everyone on this planet is a master of computing.I'm not defending him, just pointing that I find your answer completely arrogant.

janaz, Download CPU-Z (http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php). It will tell you all the technologies which your CPU supports.

[Janaz]

:spy: Are you stupid? Or are you joking? Go to control panel, then click the system icon:evil: !!!!!!

are you stupid on some computers it dont said if you got an 32 or 64 bit cpu:mad:
Cheak self!
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Thank you redlion it work:)

[emwearz]

are you stupid on some computers it dont said if you got an 32 or 64 bit cpu

Its a key component on your PC, normally most people who care slightly about there machines know about there components.

@RedLion
He does have a extreamly valid point.

[RedLion]

He does have a extremaly valid point.

In what? Explain me. Discovering a world you don't know doesn't mean that you are stupid.And I would have prefer receive a answer from him.

[sk8nspartan90]

i have a 64 bit cpu dual core, but my win vista is only 32 bit... will that effect how dolphin will run?

[raksmey1309]

64bit CPU is useless without the driver.you will need a 64bit OS to take full advantage of it.;)

[sk8nspartan90]

hmm.... what do you think would be my best option? Is there a 64 bit Vista yet?

I looked it up and is Windows XP professional the only windows os that runs 64 bit? I could probably get a copy off of ebay for under $100

[inforce]

please dont buy xp. and yes there is vista 64

[sk8nspartan90]

well with the new dolphin realease tba, I think I will need a 64 bit os.... I am useless on this aspect... lol I need your recommendation.. I keep getting a mixed response

[inforce]

well with the new dolphin realease tba, I think I will need a 64 bit os.... I am useless on this aspect... lol I need your recommendation.. I keep getting a mixed response

the 64 bit version of vista is _on_ the install dvd!

the 64 bit version of vista is _on_ the install dvd!

are you sure you installed the 32bit one and vista didnt detect your 64 bit chip?

[sk8nspartan90]

there's a screen shot of my computer's properties... I just bought the pc and 32 bit vista was installed already

[inforce]

oh well then the people that sold you it were lame and installed the stupid 32bit one. when you install vista I am told that you can choose between the 32 bit and 64 bit. I would re install...

[sk8nspartan90]

dang this stuff confuses me

[inforce]

dang this stuff confuses me

It shouldn't confuse you. Use your windows disc that came with your computer and reformat your pc. When you are installing it there should be an option to install 64 bit vista. It's on your disc. Trust me.. when i was beta testing all the builds i downloaded had 64 bit also on the disc. So what to be confused about? Format and reinstall. Or call Gateway and say " I bought this blahblahblah and it is a 64 bit chip, where is my 64bit vista? They will say you need to reinstall windows. ..... if it's not on your disc then I would def call and complain to gateway. ey i answered your question. Here is a Blog directly from microsoft support at Satisfy Me : 64-bit Vista in the Ultimate package: Q&A with Jim Allchin (Seattle Times) (http://blogs.msdn.com/mthree/archive/2007/01/28/64-bit-vista-in-the-ultimate-package-q-a-with-jim-allchin-seattle-times.aspx)


" Q: I just bought a new notebook computer with a 64 bit processor. I am eligible for the Express Upgrade to Vista. I have heard that the full retail versions of Vista will contain both 64 and 32 bit versions in the same package. Will this be the same for those of us who bought our computers before the full release? If not, please explain why. Thank you.
— Cheryl King, Edmonds

J.A.: If you bought a PC with a 32 bit OS installed (Windows XP home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP media center edition) that is eligible for the Express Upgrade to Windows Vista, then your computer manufacturer should send the corresponding 32-bit version for Windows Vista. If you bought a PC with a 64 bit OS installed (Windows XP professions 64 bit edition) than you qualify for an upgrade to 64-bit version of Windows Vista Business. If you purchased a 32 bit OS on your new notebook and you would like to move to a 64 bit OS for Windows Vista please contact your computer manufacturer for fulfillment options.

-If you buy the retail version of Windows Vista, then you are licensed to use either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. That said, we only include the 32-bit software in the package--- unless you buy the Windows Vista Ultimate (which includes both versions). If you purchase the retail product and you want the 64-bit versions, then you can contact Microsoft and we will send you a disk.-"

as you can see microsoft will help you out. You _are_ liscensed to use both versions.. so why are you so confused? JUMP on it and contact them or gateway and get your software! :thumb:

[sk8nspartan90]

yeah I definitely see what you are talking about and I called Gateway and they were a bunch of jerks and refused to help me... they said they would help becasue of the difficulty in finding 64 bit compatibility for my drivers... I will definitely search to see if I can find 64bit drivers for my stuff...

yeah I also just found the reinstall disk you were talking about I will definitely try to reinstall it as the 64 OS... I will catch up with you after I reformat... damnit, I need to back up like 29 gb of drive space in musib and movies and crap... lol... I hope this works... stupid gateway

update: i tried the reformat and it only had 32 bit software... so i am on th phone as i type with a microsoft rep

[inforce]

yeah I definitely see what you are talking about and I called Gateway and they were a bunch of jerks and refused to help me... they said they would help becasue of the difficulty in finding 64 bit compatibility for my drivers... I will definitely search to see if I can find 64bit drivers for my stuff...

yeah I also just found the reinstall disk you were talking about I will definitely try to reinstall it as the 64 OS... I will catch up with you after I reformat... damnit, I need to back up like 29 gb of drive space in musib and movies and crap... lol... I hope this works... stupid gateway

update: i tried the reformat and it only had 32 bit software... so i am on th phone as i type with a microsoft rep

Okay i hope they help you out! Thats pure bull****! ahhah if you start being mister annoying bad customer i am sure someone will help you.. Hopefully microsoft will help you like everyone says in their forums!

[sk8nspartan90]

you want to get aload of this crap!??! I called the damn microsoft and they said since vista came free w/ the gateway laptop, I either need to buy a vista 64bit off of microsoft or call gateway back up which is just a pain in the butt since they charge and they didn't help last time.. I am not gunna spend 2-3 hundred bucks on buying another vista... so I don't know what to do!!! cheap companies

+ I can't understand a word thopse retarded indians are saying... lol.. get me a fluent american!!

[wowgamer]

Hey !
How is the status ? Is a relese coming ?

[sk8nspartan90]

yeah we are not allowed to ask that bud... read the rules.. they'll release it when ever they think it's ready :)

[bram64]

When you buy Windows Vista, you can choose either version. When it comes with a PC you bought, it's either 32-bit or 64-bit.

[sk8nspartan90]

yeah... since the vista was a version given to me by Gateway... I couldn't choose the version and I can't get a free version of the 64 bit... trust me I have been on the phone with both Microsoft and Gateway for hours on this topic and they just turned out to be just a bunch of ****

[wowgamer]

Is someone here who have tested it ? Also a Betatest !
How much time will it take for the finish ? 1 month ? 5 month ? 1 year ?

[inforce]

yeah... since the vista was a version given to me by Gateway... I couldn't choose the version and I can't get a free version of the 64 bit... trust me I have been on the phone with both Microsoft and Gateway for hours on this topic and they just turned out to be just a bunch of ****

im pretty sure your serial key works for both versions though. They are interchangable between 32-bit and 64. Now all you need is get your hands on a 64 bit iso image and burn you a dvd. I can't tell you how on these forums.. but you can probably figure it out. <3

[Good_Bytes]

I am not 100% sure of this... but when I saw a copy of Windows Vista OEM. I saw 2 version of the same edition, the first 32-bit OS and the other 64-bit OS for the supported processors.

It seams that only retail version of the OS comes with both 32 and 64-bit OS.

[sk8nspartan90]

lol... yeah... you do have the choice when you buy the OS, but I didn't technically buy the OS, it came with my laptop and the OS disk is only the 32 bit

[sparkguy]

great images. no jagged edges. it looks better than pcsx2

[Siro^87^]

amazing=.="

[niiiiiiiiice]

Great work like so many before me I wish I could work on this project as well or simular projects but I cant I have no clue where to start. I'm new on here as far as being a registered member, but I been comming into these forums for years keeping up on the latest and greatest in the emulation scene. I personally dislike the general attitude towards noobs or poeple who make an unthoughtful question. Repeat offenders deserve it. But back to Dolphin the emulator I'd like to see a fast forward button like Visualboy Advance so I can zoom right on by lengthy cut scenes or for whatever purpose I'd like. Just a suggestion thanks and have a nice day.

[lll]

I cant wait till its released !!!

it looks better than pcsx2: Sparkguy.

Sparkguy, ive got 1 thing to say to you: BULL**** !!!
PCSX2 isnt fully operational yet and many games wont look nice but in the end it looks better than an original GameCube.

[aldebaran]

wow this dolphin is brilliant, but when they calculate that it leaves

[BAXTER STOCKMAN]

I cant wait till its released !!!

it looks better than pcsx2: Sparkguy.

Sparkguy, ive got 1 thing to say to you: BULL**** !!!
PCSX2 isnt fully operational yet and many games wont look nice but in the end it looks better than an original GameCube.

Sparkguy, PCSX2 is A LOT better than dolphin, it can run some ps2 games at full speed, and some of them, run even faster than the real ps2 if you have a strong pc.:) But dolphin can not run any game at playble speeds even if you have a monster computer.

[Mattatthat]

these shots look great you guys. Its crazy to think that from a couple of years ago we were cheering when we just saw the title-screen of super mario sunshine

[Knuckles]

Sparkguy, PCSX2 is A LOT better than dolphin, it can run some ps2 games at full speed, and some of them, run even faster than the real ps2 if you have a strong pc.:) But dolphin can not run any game at playble speeds even if you have a monster computer.

you're so wrong...

even with my A64 3200+ and my temp GF6200 (normally a 6600), I can run lots of games on dolphin x64 near full speed.

[tuanming]

you're so wrong...

even with my A64 3200+ and my temp GF6200 (normally a 6600), I can run lots of games on dolphin x64 near full speed.

Sweet! Imagine Dolphin on a C2D rig with a decent gfx card and a pair of DDR2 800 ram :evil: Beyond full speed anyone? :D

[Nucking Futs]

I'm happy it's not out yet :D Why? Because i need to upgrade my Ram to be able to run XP64 ;)
I'll be subscribing for the one year trial the day dolphin will be released *hehe*

[magiceyes118]

knuckles are u telling a fib, becasue i doubt u could run any game near full speed with those specs, post some screenshots with fps please, and you said lots of games, i also doubt you could play lots of games when compatability isn't that great

[Falcon4ever]

we just decided to release once per era j/k :dead:

I'm happy it's not out yet :D Why? Because i need to upgrade my Ram to be able to run XP64 ;)
I'll be subscribing for the one year trial the day dolphin will be released *hehe*

[Nucking Futs]

knuckles are u telling a fib, becasue i doubt u could run any game near full speed with those specs, post some screenshots with fps please, and you said lots of games, i also doubt you could play lots of games when compatability isn't that great
He doesn't have to prove anything to anybody.
I can assure you though that Knuckles is a Beta Tester and he doesn't just go around and tell s**t just to screw people. Nuff said.

[nsk122684]

Forgive me if this has been asked before but what is it that makes a 64bit code able to run so much better than a 32bit code?

[emwearz]

@nsk122684 is you give this a short read it should help you to understand why a 64 bit app's run better than 32 bit apps.
X86-64 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_64)

[nsk122684]

Thanks that was very informational.

[abubin]

i was passing by this forum looking for news on pcsx2. Accidently came to this forum and found out that dolphin is still alive and kicking!!! Great job by the development team!!! But when is it releasing? It's been over 4 months since ckemu posted those screenshots. How far has dolphin progressed since dec 06?

[sk8nspartan90]

They won't give us a date for the release of dolphin 64... I am expecting sometime during the summer b/c the main coders are in high school focusing on their studies, not particularly on coding

[xZaRo]

They won't give us a date for the release of dolphin 64... I am expecting sometime during the summer b/c the main coders are in high school focusing on their studies, not particularly on coding

Nobody knows when a program will be released… even less if this still working in progress. To put a date is not the best thing you can do, since you never know how complicated could become something that in theory was simple. In addition, one date, can act like pressure, and I don't believe that somebody wants to work under pressure in his free time.

sorry for my english :D
xZaRo.-

[magiceyes118]

i wish there was current progress report, obviously there have been many changes would love to know what has been implemented erc.

[xZaRo]

i wish there was current progress report, obviously there have been many changes would love to know what has been implemented erc.

Everybody would wish that. I hope that very soon we have the news on dolphin 64. Maybe they work in silence to avoid that people begin to ask or think stupid things.... Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer. :eyemove:

[Vlado]

Or maybe the project is dead again......

[xZaRo]

Or maybe the project is dead again......

I don´t believe that they can be announce something in vain… :???: we will have to hope :)

[sk8nspartan90]

lol that would royally suck ballz

[Good_Bytes]

What I really can't wait, is the ability to play online...
No I don't mean something like BattleNet, I know that won't happen. But like ZSNES, where you can connect with friends with IP address or via Network.
Basically this is the MAIN reason why I like emulators.

[flurffmeister]

I am anxious to get my hands on this! I've been aching to try and configure my Wiimote to play Gamecube games, and this looks like my only opportunity (Wiimote driver for Windows for the win)

Waiting patiently with a paltry old X2 3800+ and Geforce 7800 GT, with 2 gigs of OCZ PC3200 LL... <3

Poor thing will only do Wind Waker at 2-3 FPS at 320x200, while my Wii does it at what, 60, with 480p? :P

[Alfer]

Good job Dolphin team. It's an exciting time for emulation. When we see what's possible on dual core 64 bit machines over the next couple of years it will be great.

[nsk122684]

So.... How've you all been. I feel like I'm at a party were everyone has fallen asleep early. I check this forum almost daily helplessly waiting for a tidbit of info on this fabulous emulator called dolphin. However it seems as if everyones tounges have been cut out. Not a soul speaks not even regular joes. It would at least be something to hear more praise for dolphin. Granted new info would be best recieved but, some lively chat about it would be appreciated as well. Just my thoughts.

[GOGETA_]

damn we will wait foreaver :(

[Pyramid_Head]

You will if people keep asking for a date, give these dude's some time man ;)

[Falcon4ever]

http://toons.artie.com/ransfrans/arg-o1de-sme11ie-fishe.gif

[ThePreserver]

I hope that fish wasn't being literal... :( Please don't die!!!! :cry:

Well anyways...yeah, they will release it when they feel it's ready.

[makotech222]

well, he is a beta tester

[nsk122684]

Well now at least that's something. Thank you Falcon for the clarification.

[Gguild303]

EmuTalk.net - View Single Post - Winphin Christmas Surprise (http://www.emutalk.net/368233-post14.html)



Well the suprise for me is that ector announced it ;), so might as well let the 'few' gamecube followers on NGemu know (I swear this was meant to be a secret...tsk tsk ector!)

A few shots from it (rig in sig), and no ETA on release, and this is defo 'preliminary' work.

Zelda TP has no FPS on it due to a draw layer problem, however, in single core mode it runs 11-13 FPS. (dual core causes problems for this game, though it would add and extra 3-4 FPS on my machine for this game)
Hey thanks CKemu. Though if you ask for my opinion Dolphin emulation is doing far better then Gekko emulation, who knows? Only time will tell. Imagine if you ran Wind Maker on a Core 2 Duo E6600 clocked @ 3,6GHz or a Core 2 Duo clocked @ 3,7GHz

[MEPHELIS]

YOU CAN FIND ZELDA TWILIGHT PRINCESS HERE *removed*

:bow: YOU CAN FIND ZELDA TWILIGHT PRINCESS HERE *removed*

:eyespin: :rotflmao: :cool:

[Chrono Archangel]

Alright... banned

Idiot...

[S.T.@.R.S]

:lol:

[jusTiC3]

is this project still alive?

[Pyramid_Head]

Man when I come here and see this thread bumped I think some one has posted an update! Though its always something ridiculous and totally unrelated. :rolleyes:

[NexXxus]

Man when I come here and see this thread bumped I think some one has posted an update!

me too :(

[xZaRo]

Is Already dead the project? , or no more public releases?. please somebody answer!!.I think, at least we deserve that. all we neded to know if this emu, is alive or not.

Sorry if that's what I say annoying to somebody.

[raksmey1309]

NO it is not dead it is just moving extremely slow.;)

[Vlado]

Dead and gone!

[Pyramid_Head]

Dead and gone! That was uncalled for. Everytime I see a new post in this thread I assume theres a new update or something and its always bull**** like this not kool! :rolleyes:

[celestria]

Great work i soo can not wait to try it!!! congratulations

[emwearz]

is this project still alive?

It has not been canceled, but we (the public) have not received much news on it lately, going to have to do the old, wait and see.

[Thundercracker]

Gekko is going to be better anyway. The people over at the gekko forums actually let you know what's going on with their emulator and do not leave you alone in the dark about it.

[Chrono Archangel]

Its not really who is best... Gekko still has alot to do to be as good as the Dolphin x64 DC build :p

[magiceyes118]

well what i don't understand, is that not much information is given about the 64 build,
i.e the current speeds, what 64 bit OS runs better, xp ,vista64 etc

[Chrono Archangel]

Well no work is being made on it right now. So I dont know if it'll ever be released...
As for speed, it's fast. Say around 22-24 with Wind Waker outside (30FPS beign fullspeed) Also, I dont think you would see a noticeable difference between XP64 and Vista64 for the speed... (unless your running Vista on the minimum requirements...)

[Thundercracker]

So you're telling us that there is a version of dolphin that is out there that is very playable and they are just sitting on it, what a shame.

[Chrono Archangel]

I would hardly call any gamecube emulator "playable" but meh... thats my opinion. But yes the authors and Dolphin betatesters have this version and it is really up to the authors if they want to release it or not. They don't owe us anything.

[Thundercracker]

Anything is better than the current release. But i agree, they don't owe us anything.

[magiceyes118]

well only time will tell, I wish i could live forever.

[szh]

lol I signed up here just to view the (great) pictures. not to be a git or anything, but what is the harm of releasing it? if little work is being done on it might as well release it...like with the last version of dolphin. sorry for being annoying :P

If it's released though many zelda fans will cry for joy :D

[emwearz]

If it's released though many zelda fans will cry for joy
Unless im mistaken it still has the telescope freeze.

And they will release it when they are ready, saying things like 'it couldnt hurt' never sways a devs decision, just annoys them.

[szh]

I know it doesn't, I was just wondering :P

Still, at least we know the gc emulation scene isn't all dead.

[raksmey1309]

The emu author used to say Dolphin still doesnt accept the code whenever Link have something in the inventory. So still freeze when having telescope.

[Chrono Archangel]

Yeah, the issue is actually sound related and is not fixed in that version.

[nsk122684]

Yeah, I'm actually kinda glad that it hasn't released yet because it gives me more time to upgrade my system to better support it. :)

[Thundercracker]

Yeah, I'm actually kinda glad that it hasn't released yet because it gives me more time to upgrade my system to better support it. :)


Sounds good. We will all just wait till you get a good system and then tell them it's time for a release. :thumb: :eyemove:

[RockmanForte]

Can you show Super Mario Sunshine and Luigi's manson for any gfx improvements ? I am curious about those two. :)

[Thundercracker]

I haven't seen anyone from the dolphin team post anything anywhere in a very long time. We should all just forget about this emulator and one day when the devs crawl out from their holes we will be happily surprised.

[Chrono Archangel]

Yeah, I think that is best.
I'm actually going to close this thread. We just sound like anxious little kids right now :p
When they will have more information for us, no doubt EVERYONE will know :)