Bros Wii Xbox Controller | Dolphin New Super Mario

Determine if an Xbox controller (wired or wireless) can be used to play New Super Mario Bros. Wii (original or mods like Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii) on the Dolphin emulator, and evaluate setup, functionality, and limitations.

  • Xbox Controller Setup in Dolphin:

  • Launch New Super Mario Bros. Wii on Dolphin: dolphin new super mario bros wii xbox controller

  • Here is the friction point. New Super Mario Bros. Wii expects a Wii Remote turned sideways. That remote has: Determine if an Xbox controller (wired or wireless)

    The Xbox controller has 10+ buttons, two sticks, and triggers. Your job is to tell Dolphin: “When I press the Xbox ‘A’ button, pretend it’s the Wii ‘2’ button. When I press the Xbox ‘B’ button, pretend it’s the Wii ‘1’ button. When I press the Xbox ‘Left Bumper,’ pretend I just shook the Wii Remote.” Xbox Controller Setup in Dolphin :

    New Super Mario Bros. Wii utilizes motion controls for some gameplay elements (like pointing with the Wii Remote to toss items). When using an Xbox controller on Dolphin, you can map gestures or button inputs to mimic these actions.