Download your chosen mod package (such as Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii ). These usually come packed in a .zip , .rar , or .7z archive.
Note: Method 2 is finicky. Most modern NSMBW mods now offer Method 1 (pre-patched).
Open your PC’s folder, navigate to Dolphin Emulator , and open the Load folder.
: Copy the mod's specific folder (e.g., NewerSMBW ) and its corresponding .xml patch file into this Riivolution folder. Launch the Mod :
: Go to Audio Settings and ensure the Audio Backend is set to Cubeb . If performance is low, check Enable Dual Core under the general config settings to give Dolphin more CPU headroom.
These versions natively support "Riivolution" patches, eliminating the need to manually build and compile custom ISO files. 3. Your Chosen Game Mod
This method permanently changes the extracted game files. Keep a clean backup.
In Dolphin, right-click New Super Mario Bros. Wii in your game list. Select .
Open Dolphin, click (or Options > Settings depending on your build), and navigate to the Paths tab.
Navigate to your extracted mod folder, open the Riivolution folder, and select the .xml configuration file provided by the mod authors.
If the gameplay works but the audio is distorted, go to Config -> Audio . Change your Audio Backend from OpenAL to . Also, make sure DSP HLE emulation is checked, as it is faster and highly accurate for custom audio streams. Controls are unresponsive
Your chosen mod (e.g., Newer SMBW ), which usually contains a folder with the mod name and a riivolution folder containing an XML file. 2. Locate the Dolphin User Folder
To ensure you get the right files and configuration for your setup, let me know:
Download your chosen mod package (such as Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii ). These usually come packed in a .zip , .rar , or .7z archive.
Note: Method 2 is finicky. Most modern NSMBW mods now offer Method 1 (pre-patched).
Open your PC’s folder, navigate to Dolphin Emulator , and open the Load folder.
: Copy the mod's specific folder (e.g., NewerSMBW ) and its corresponding .xml patch file into this Riivolution folder. Launch the Mod :
: Go to Audio Settings and ensure the Audio Backend is set to Cubeb . If performance is low, check Enable Dual Core under the general config settings to give Dolphin more CPU headroom.
These versions natively support "Riivolution" patches, eliminating the need to manually build and compile custom ISO files. 3. Your Chosen Game Mod
This method permanently changes the extracted game files. Keep a clean backup.
In Dolphin, right-click New Super Mario Bros. Wii in your game list. Select .
Open Dolphin, click (or Options > Settings depending on your build), and navigate to the Paths tab.
Navigate to your extracted mod folder, open the Riivolution folder, and select the .xml configuration file provided by the mod authors.
If the gameplay works but the audio is distorted, go to Config -> Audio . Change your Audio Backend from OpenAL to . Also, make sure DSP HLE emulation is checked, as it is faster and highly accurate for custom audio streams. Controls are unresponsive
Your chosen mod (e.g., Newer SMBW ), which usually contains a folder with the mod name and a riivolution folder containing an XML file. 2. Locate the Dolphin User Folder
To ensure you get the right files and configuration for your setup, let me know:
