Wiki/wiki-rtd/docs/wiki_emulator_guides/dolphin-primehack/dolphin-primehack-guide.md

# Dolphin / Primehack - General Guide

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Dolphin feature rich a GameCube and Wii Emulator.

Primehack is a fork of Dolphin intended just to give Metroid Prime Trilogy mouselook controls and other improvements.

### Dolphin Links:

[Dolphin - Webpage](https://dolphin-emu.org/)

[Dolphin - Wiki](https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Main_Page)

[Dolphin - Game Compatibility](https://dolphin-emu.org/compat/)

[Dolphin - Performance Guide](https://dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/performance-guide/)

[Dolphin - Github](https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin)


### Primehack Links

[Primehack - Wiki](https://github.com/shiiion/dolphin/wiki/)

[Primehack - FAQ](https://github.com/shiiion/dolphin/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions)

[Primehack - Github](https://github.com/shiiion/dolphin)


## Where to put the games

**Gamecube:**

Should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/gc/` directory.

**Wii:**

Should be put under the `retrodeck/roms/wii/` directory.

## What file formats does Dolphin / Primehack support?

The supported formats are `CISO`, `DFF`, `DOL`, `ELF`, `GCM`, `GCZ`, `ISO`, `JSON`, `M3U`, `RVZ`, `TGC`, `WAD`, `WBFS`, `WIA`, `7Z` `ZIP`.

**NOTE:**

`WBFS` and `WAD` are the original format supported by the Wii console.

## How do I use a Real Wii Remote with RetroDECK and Dolphin / Primehack?

To get a Wii Remote working on Dolphin / Primehack and Linux read more here in this in-depth guide:

[Wii Remote - Guide](../../wiki_controllers/nintendo/wii-remote.md)

## Where do I change the language of Dolphin / Primehack?

1. In the `Configurator` open either `Dolphin` or `Primehack`.
2. Navigate to `Options` -> `Configuration` -> `Interface` .
3. Select preferred language in the drop-down menu.
4. Close the Emulator, Configurator and return to RetroDECK.