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GameCube emulator

Best Gamecube Emulators To Download for Android

Missing the GameCube? This guide will tell you all about the best GameCube emulators to download for Android devices and how to install them.

GameCube is one of the most popular console devices of all time, home to iconic titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Metroid Prime, and Resident Evil 4. It was launched back in 2001 and was ultimately discontinued in 2007, when Nintendo released the Wii as its successor.

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Due to its discontinuation, most players don’t have access to the console and instead have to rely on emulators to play GameCube games. If you’re looking for the best GameCube emulators to download for Android devices, here is a good option.

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Dolphin Emulator, The Best GameCube Emulator for Android

Dolphin Emulator

Dolphin Emulator is the one you’re looking for when it comes to playing GameCube games on Android devices. It was released in 2013 and has received many bug fixes and optimizations since then. Unfortunately, it is also the only GameCube emulator currently available for Android.

GameCube emulators usually require powerful processors to emulate games smoothly. But thanks to frequent updates, Dolphin runs smoothly on 64-bit Android devices, and it is perfectly able to run all GameCube games. Moreover, it is a free and open-source emulator that anyone can download for free.

Download Dolphin Emulator for Android from here.

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Follow these steps to download and use the Dolphin GameCube emulator:

  1. Install Dolphin Emulator from Google Play Store. You can also download the APK from their official website;
  2. Then, download the ROM for the GameCube video game. Many sites provide ROMs for free online;
  3.  After downloading, open Dolphin Emulator on your Android device;
  4.  Click on Add Games;
  5. Select the game file. It should end with a .iso extension. Extract the contents if you have downloaded a .zip or .7z file;
  6. The selected game will now appear in the GameCube tab in Dolphin Emulator. Tap on the cover image and start enjoying the game.

Playing GameCube games on an Android device might feel weird at first, if you don’t have a controller that is compatible with it. We recommend customizing the controls’ position as per your needs to have the best experience.

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Manish Kumar Choudhary
Manish Kumar Choudhary is a freelance writer who loves to create guides and informational articles over a variety of video games. When not writing, you will probably find him raging over teammates in Valorant or enjoying the beauty of Teyvat in Genshin Impact.