Using Cheat Codes on Dolphin Emulator

Dolphin Emulator is a powerful tool that allows you to play your favorite GameCube and Wii games on your computer. One of the exciting features of Dolphin is the ability to use cheat codes, which can enhance your gaming experience by unlocking additional features, enabling cheats, or modifying gameplay. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of using cheat codes on Dolphin Emulator.

To enable cheats on Dolphin you need to follow these steps:

1. Launch Dolphin Emulator on your computer.
2. Click on the "Config" button in the top menu bar and select "Paths".
3. Make a note of the "User Config" directory path. This is where Dolphin stores its configuration files.
4. Close Dolphin Emulator.
5. Open the File Explorer on your computer and navigate to the Dolphin Emulator directory. It is usually located in the Documents folder.
6. Open the "Config" folder and locate the "GCPadNew.ini" file.
7. Open the "GCPadNew.ini" file using a text editor such as Notepad.
8. Scroll down to the bottom of the file and add the following line: "Cheats_Path = /Cheats". Replace "" with the path you noted in Step 3.
9. Save the changes and close the text editor.
10. Restart Dolphin Emulator.

What is Action Replay Cheat Code?

Action Replay is a popular cheat device that allows players to input cheat codes into their games. Action Replay cheat codes are a type of cheat code that can be used with Dolphin Emulator to unlock various cheats, such as unlimited lives, infinite health, or extra items.

How To Use AR Codes on Dolphin?

1. Launch Dolphin Emulator and load the game you want to apply cheat codes to.
2. Right-click on the game in the Dolphin Emulator window and select "Properties".
3. In the Properties window, click on the "AR Codes" tab.
4. Click on the "Add" button to create a new cheat code.
5. Enter a name for the cheat code in the "Name" field.
6. In the "Code" field, enter the Action Replay cheat code you want to use. Make sure to input the code correctly.
7. Click on the "Save" button to save the cheat code.
8. Check the checkbox next to the cheat code to enable it.
9. Click on the "Close" button to close the Properties window.
10. Start or restart the game for the cheat code to take effect.

What is Gecko Cheat Code?

Gecko codes are another type of cheat code that can be used with Dolphin Emulator. They are primarily used for GameCube games and offer a wide range of cheat options, including character modifications, level selection, and gameplay enhancements.

How To Use Gecko Codes on Dolphin?

1. Launch Dolphin Emulator and load the GameCube game you want to apply cheat codes to.
2. Right-click on the game in the Dolphin Emulator window and select "Properties".
3. In the Properties window, click on the "Gecko Codes" tab.
4. Click on the "Download Codes (WiiRD Database)" button to open the Gecko Codes website in your web browser.
5. Search for the game you are playing and browse the available cheat codes.
6. Once you find a cheat code you want to use, copy the code to your clipboard.
7. Go back to Dolphin Emulator and click on the "Add" button in the Gecko Codes tab.
8. Enter a name for the cheat code in the "Name" field.
9. In the "Code" field, paste the Gecko code you copied from the website.
10. Click on the "Save" button to save the cheat code.
11. Check the checkbox next to the cheat code to enable it.
12. Click on the "Close" button to close the Properties window.
13. Start or restart the game for the cheat code to take effect.

Things To Do If Cheats Not Working on Dolphin

1. Make sure you have enabled cheats in Dolphin Emulator. Follow the instructions in the "Enabling Cheats on Dolphin" section of this guide.
2. Double-check the cheat code for errors. Make sure you have entered the code correctly, including any special characters or formatting.
3. Most of the time cheats don't work because of region differences. For example, Mario Cart (US) will use different cheat codes from Mario Cart (EU).
4. Verify that the cheat code is compatible with the game and version of Dolphin Emulator you are using. Some cheat codes may not work with certain game versions or Dolphin Emulator builds.
5. Check if there are any known issues or compatibility problems with the specific game you are playing. Visit the Dolphin Emulator website or community forums for more information.
6. Update to the latest version of Dolphin Emulator. Newer versions may have bug fixes or improvements related to cheat code support.
7. If you are using AR or Gecko codes, try using codes from different sources or websites to ensure that the issue is not with the specific cheat code you are using.
8. If all else fails, consider asking for help on the Dolphin Emulator forums or community. Other users may have encountered similar issues and could provide guidance or solutions.