For those people that really likes to do hardware mods it is possible to rip out the bluetooth adapter from a Wii console and wire it as an USB bluetooth adapter.
Read more here:
[How to wire a Wii's Bluetooth Module to a PC USB Port](https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-how-to-wire-a-wii-s-bluetooth-module-to-a-pc-usb-port)
The recommended method of playing is docked connected to a monitor/tv and to have a separate Bluetooth dongle attached to the dock.
- You need to have set a sudo password for the Steam Deck.
- It could be helpful to have a Keyboard / Mouse connected to the dock while setting everything up.
- It is good to sit close to the Steam Deck when paring the Wiimotes.
- As of now it is easier to configure Wiimotes in `Desktop Mode` then transfer over to `Game Mode` when everything is working (we will make easier tools later in the Configurator).
- Open up Dolphin by launching it from the stand alone Configurator.
- Make all the settings changes to connect the Wiimotes from the methods here on this page.
- Try to launch a game from `Desktop Mode` directly in Dolphin by clicking on a game in the Dolphin interface.
- If the paring works, the Wiimotes connects and the game controls fine with the Wiimotes in `Desktop Mode` it will as intended in `Game Mode` when launched from RetroDECK.
#### RetroDECK Sync Wiimote Hotkey
RetorDECK has a built-in hotkey for pressing the Dolphins `Sync Wiimote` button `Alt + W` if you find yourself disconnected.<br>
It can also be accessed from some controllers radial menu systems on for example the Steam Deck.
---
#### How-to configure Dolphin - Method 1: Bluetooth Connection
This only works with the Official Wiimote controller and is the easier method.
WIP
---
#### How-to configure Dolphin - Method 2: Bluetooth Passthrough
This method will make the Bluetooth adapters unusable for other devices while playing Wii Games and not other devices can connect to it except Wiimotes, that means all other devices will disconnect.
It could be good to have a second input method as backup like a wireless keyboard dongle connected.
The Wiimote can now be connected when a game is launched, but it will not connect before that.
It will need to reconnect every time when launching a new game.
You will need to `Sync Wiimote` by pressing `1` and `2` together on the Wiimote or the `Sync Button` (under the backplate), when launching a game.
Sometimes you will also need to press the `Sync Button` on the Emulated Wii in the Dolphin Interface, this can be found in the controller menu in Dolphin or RetroDECK has a built in shortcut for this `Alt + W` that is also be accessed from the RetroDECK Radial Menu system on the Steam Deck while in `Game Mode` under Dolphin.
##### Extra: Troubleshooting and tips
- Always sit close to the device when you are doing the initial paring.
- Sometimes it can take a while before the paring happens, specially on 3rd party Wiimotes. You might need to try multiple times with both the `Sync Button` + `Sync Wiimote`.
- If you want to play with normal controllers as Wiimotes again the best way is to change back to: `Emulate the Wii's Bluetooth adapter` setting.
- If the udev rules you created in Step 2 are wrong and Dolphin can not get Bluetooth access, it will display a error message and crash. If that happens go back and make sure that the file in `/etc/udev/rules.d/52-dolphin.rules` and the content is correct.
Used for various titles on the PlayStation 2 the most famous being the `EyeToy` game series.
#### Emulator
PCSX2
#### How to emulate in PCSX2
You need to have a `USB Webcam` connected or an `Integrated Webcam`.
- Open `RetroDECK Configurator`
- Open `PCSX2`
- Go to `Settings` -> `Controllers` -> Select `USB Port` -> Select `Webcam (EyeToy)` from the Dropdown list -> Select the `Device Name` of your connected Camera from the Dropdown list.
