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DOSBox Wii

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Build dependency
The compilation guide says the SDL version from devkitPro pacman cannot be used and directs builders to the SDL Wii GitHub project.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Build requirements
The Wii compilation guide says devkitPro is required to compile DOSBox Wii.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The README says most games work properly, though many require adjustments to dosbox.conf.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Configuration
The configuration file is created automatically after startup and can be edited with a text editor to set game-specific options.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Emulation
It supports a dynamic recompiler for higher performance emulation.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Home menu
Its home menu includes an on-screen keyboard and controls for changing cycles and frameskip.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Input
It supports USB keyboards and mice, plus Wiimote pointer input.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
License
The repository describes DOSBox Wii as being under the GPL license.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Performance
The README reports 2.9 PCPBench fps on Wii and 5.7 PCPBench fps on Wii U/vWii under the specified dynamic-core settings.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
DOSBox Wii is a port of DOSBox to the Wii using SDL Wii.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Release history
The releases page lists version 1.7 dated June 30, 2012, and also shows a prerelease.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Setup
The README says users need a Wii Remote and a USB keyboard.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Setup requirement
The instructions say users need a Wii Remote and a USB keyboard.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Storage
It supports mounting SD cards and USB drives.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
Storage limits
The Wii DVD drive and network folders cannot be mounted at this time.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

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