Wiimotes on Dolphin - Mayflash Dolphinbar; Easier Than Beans

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨: dolphin-emu.org/docs/guides/wii-remote-plus-rvl-cnt-01-tr-connection-guide/ wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Bluetooth_Passthrough I have stumbled across some new information regarding Dolphin's Bluetooth Passthrough mode, which enables the use of both Wiimote Plus controllers as well as (3rd) THIRD-PARTY DEVICES!!! Please click the links above, as I am simply not capable of making a connection guide since I do not own Wiimote Plus or 3rd-party controllers. Also the Mayflash Dolphinbar appears to have bypass connection capabilities for Wiimote Plus and 3rd-party controllers with no issues, as stated in the first link listed on this comment; check out my other vid for additional information on Wiimote Plus controllers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5ipmGirfNWDldk

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@Gegular nope

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Based on the info in this pinned comment, you should be able to use any wiimote of any kind :)

[@average-pizza]

@@FroobTubeLIVE im using a "yosikr" brand one (3rd party) and it don't work

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

At the time of making this video, I can't say for sure. Another thing I'll suggest is going into the control panel and connect it to the PC before trying to pair it with Dolphin. My first video on Dolphin Wiimote support goes into detail on how to do just that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGK0koyYZcaaaas

[@deanshaw6588]

Do i pair the remote to dolphin and then press the paring button on the remote? i have mine coming i want it to be perfect i can pair it to dolphin but with the bar i am confused i had to borrow my aunts controller to find out if this will work on my hyper mix hdd 5tb

[@smackjack78]

You telling me Ordinary Wiimote Support was mode 4 was all I needed to hear. Saved me a ton of hassle, because I had no idea why it wasn't being treated like a regular Wiimote beforehand

[@kaizokush6974]

That Paper Mario Thousand Year Door Music Is fire

[@FrontierSettler]

I’m here looking how to set up a bar for super paper Mario. As soon as I heard the music I knew it was destiny.

[@justyouraveragepotato2389]

Another trick you could use for those of you with wii u's, the wii u gamepad has a sensor on the very top. Plug the wii u charger to your computer and connect the wii u gamepad and then bam that's your sensor.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

That's super cool, I had no idea! Very epic gamer strats

[@Ego-Fiend]

That's cool but uh...I'm not using the gamepad to play super Mario Galaxy 2

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@Ego-Fiend He's just saying as a sensor bar, not necessarily a screen. Many games supported by the Wii U give the OPTION to use a TV, or the Gamepad, or both simultaneously, and I'm fairly certain at least 2 of those options are given when playing a Wii game.

[@jayden8985]

How exactly can u us this method? I’m tryna to do so but it won’t work as i thought!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@jayden8985 I can't say how well it works at all myself, but one thing I'll suggest is having your wiimote at LEAST >1 metre away from the "sensor bar".

[@JoeyDangerouslyHD]

YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME OUT TREMENDOUSLY!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Happy to hear it! :)))))

[@Pokechao]

Thanks for the guide! Been wanting to replay the wii edition of Resident Evil 4 so I'll def be grabbing one of these!

[@King-Mario]

Danke für die Hilfe, war am verzweifeln.

[@Waffle_Mane]

i dont get it u can legit use any sensor even without being connected to the pc i literally plugged my wii in connected the wiimote to the pc and let bar be the sensor and play on pc and cursor still showed in dolphin and after that tried candles same effect

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yup! There's lots of ways to do it. Though the most important thing is being able to connect directly to the pc and subsequently, having bluetooth on your pc. The Dolphinbar is just easy. And nonflammable.

[@Silver_Eruptor]

You can use the wii sensor bar if it's connected to a wii in sleep mode

[@callahan5793]

Now I can play Wii Sports Resort on a PC! Yay!

[@CarloNassar]

As much as I have to admit that many games would never feel the same without it, I have one issue that's not mentioned very often. With the sensor bar, I get some input latency that can be pretty bothersome. What can I do to get rid of that input lag? If you have a solution that'll solve this problem, that would be excellent. (7-12-2020)

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Which version of Dolphin are you using?

[@TheZeofobic73Channel]

Great video dude it's easier that beans aswell. Regards Zeo👍

[@synless322]

Continuous scanning did it for me. Thanks

[@globalhell5046]

This video is gem! Thank you for excellent review and tutorial. I have few questions. I want to play Wii games mostly, so I need to buy this Dolphin Bar. But what about Wiimotes? What version is most suitable with Dolphin Bar? Should I search for a version with remote plus? Thank you!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I have another video that should help you gauge your options :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5ipmGirfNWDldk

[@rogerdk4800]

You simply have to subscribe, this guy is so good to response, and he knows his tech

[@tsuchinokoball]

great video 👍

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Thank you! :)

[@klisberbohorquez9286]

thanks for you opinion , i need this

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

You're so welcome!

[@cantrememberwhatimdoin]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but would i need both a sensor bar AND a bluetooth dongle? Also, would it work with a third party wiimote?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

You do not need an extra bluetooth dongle when you have the Dolphinbar. From what I've read, 3rd party wiimote support with the Mayflash Dolphinbar is spotty and so not always guaranteed to work. If it's at all possible for you, official Wiimotes are always recommended for a slew of reasons.

[@cantrememberwhatimdoin]

@@FroobTubeLIVE Thanks man!

[@picantegamingrd8361]

Thank you man!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

You're so welcome! :O

[@silverxks]

Do you know if the dolphin bar will be able to work with a regular HP laptop? I’ve already got dolphin set-up and ready to go, as well as I got the Wiimotes working too. However I do not have a sensor bar for it to work with games like Super Mario Galaxy, or any game that requires you to point the Wiimote at the screen...

[@silverxks]

Sooo... Not the answer I was looking for, I was kinda wanting a yes or no answer. Maybe I worded it wrong too. But what I really should be asking is; Do you know if the dolphin bar itself can actually plug in into one of my ports in my Laptop? I was wondering since that’s the only thing I have..

[@silverxks]

@@zachwhitaker. aight there we go! That’s what I needed! Thanks man!

[@KennyMoore-xj8xd]

will it enable the nunchuck motion. cause i am finding difficult to use the nunchuck for some games

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yes, any connected Wiimote with a functional nunchuck will automatically enable nunchuck use.

[@jackplus3498]

where did you get that lego star wars rom at 0:07 ?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Probably Vimm's Lair. Either that or ROMulation

[@Joshua_From_Wii_Sports]

so i did all the steps correctly, but when i press the sync button on both of them, my wii remote flashes, then every light stays on for a couple seconds and my wii remote turns off, why does it do that?

[@Joshua_From_Wii_Sports]

its funny cuz it connects to all the modes besdies the 4th 1, and thats the only 1 i care about

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Are you using either a third-party wiimote, or an official Wiimote Plus controller?

[@Joshua_From_Wii_Sports]

@@FroobTubeLIVE official

[@Joshua_From_Wii_Sports]

@@FroobTubeLIVE ive had it for over 8 years

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

And does it happen to be a Wiimote Plus controller?

[@taichihass]

Hey bro, well made video. A quick question... what is the maximum range the Dolphinbar can be from the wiimotes? And does it need to be directly opposite the wiimotes. I have my PC at one end of the room connected to my TV at the other end (around 6-7 metres away) using Moonlight, so trying to stretch the range. Thanks in advance.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Thank you for your kind words, friend! Maximum effective IR range of the Dolphinbar is about 20 feet, if you don't move much. For games that have lots of wide-range movement and/or multiple simultaneous players, I would shorten that up to about 16 feet. But the input range (simple button presses) was at least double that for me, and according to bluetooth specs-the wiimote being bluetooth version 2.0-the maximum input range could be up to 20 metres. Cheers

[@lucadebs7872]

The Wii Remote connects correctly (Dolphine 5.0) but often shuts down and I have to reconnect it! Why does this happen? The "continuous scan" is on and so is the bluetooth ... maybe I don't have to move too far away from the computer to not lose the bluetooth connection?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Sorry I missed this! Have you sorted out your problems?

[@Hman9876]

Best OST no doubt

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Undoubtedly a contender

[@carlastoker8120]

Hey there! This video is very understanding and easy to follow, so thank you for that! I am looking to buy one for myself sometime soon, but I have one fear, and I hope it makes sense. I am going to use the bar for my laptop, not a PC. Does it matter if I don’t stick it to the top of my laptop, but just have the wire coming from my laptop? This may sound dumb, I’m sorry, but I’m curious to know! :)

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

No question is a bad question when you seek to understand! The difference between pc and a laptop is none, just make sure your device's specs are up to par if you haven't played on Dolphin yet before. Also the physical orientation of where you put the bar doesn't particularly matter and that's something you'll figure out once you get the bar. Cheers!

[@davidaparicio2313]

What is the background sound? it so soothing! Great video man!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

That would be the Rogueport Sewers theme from Paper Mario the Thousand-Year Door :)

[@merakltilki2651]

I don't know what happens for real wiimotes.. ut all I can say i,s it doesn't work with my 3rd party wiimote. I can use my wiimote by the saofware zadig to play over the "passthough a bluetooth adapter" option. ( only pointer doesn't work. ut can use 2 candles or ordinary led usb sensor bar is ok for it. When I use the mayflash sensor bar W010 it connects with my 2 wiimotes but can't use it to match with dolphin as using emulated wiimote option !!! When i choose emulated ; you can configure the buttons A, B , + , - , home but the motion plus and pointer doesn't work. Any suggestion ????

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I later learned that the Dolphinbar has difficulties connecting third-party wiimotes. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. If it doesn't work for you, then you are indeed better off trying the candle trick and connecting via bluetooth.

[@memesforgeeks]

hey quick question will the dolphin bar be good with dancing games like micheal jackson dancing game

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

From what I can tell, unless the menus require you to point the Wiimote at the screen, you don't actually need a sensor bar. Cheers

[@jeroenj]

Hi, I have Bluetooth in my PC and my Wiimote (Motion Plus Inside) works amazing on the latest dolphin versions. Is it still worth buying the Dolphinbar in comparison to a cheap sensor bar? I see many reviews that it doesn't work with Motion plus inside Wiimotes on the latest dolphin versions. Now I need to use at least version 5.0-10056 to get motion input working properly because of the support for motion plus inside Wiimotes. I also read that you can use a Wii sensor bar powered via a Wii which made me think that I don't a high en sensor bar like this. Any advice for me?

[@Pushallmighty]

you dont need to spend money on expensive sensor bars at all, i actually use a homemade one just using infrared led's and a battery, or you can use candles since the flame emits infrared.

[@jeroenj]

@@Pushallmighty Candled arent free and I'm not looking into having candles under my monitor. I dont have any knowledge with leds etc. Thanks for the reply anyways

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I would suggest getting the Dolphinbar because of just how easy it is. Mayflash is a good name in the industry and I trust their quality more than others. However feel free to try and save some money by getting cheaper bars, but my suggestion: if you're using wiimotes on Dolphin emulator, go for the Dolphinbar. Here's another video of mine that could also help you out in your decision-making :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5ipmGirfNWDldk

[@king69104]

I bought this Mayflash bar just now because I hear it pairs really easily to wii remotes. My pc has Bluetooth and all already but I feel like this bar is a must for enthusiasts

[@elsa9026]

Hey guys, I just got the dolphin bar yesterday but I'm having issues getting it to work properly! I have a small room, when i'm right at my desk I cannot sit any further away from the Dolphin Bar! When I stand further away at my door it registers the Wiimote Pointer and works better! When I'm at my chair which is closer to my screen it doesn't work, I have thus tried to turn my monitor to face my bed and see if it registers the Wiimote whilst I am further away whilst sitting on my bed and it also worked! I was hoping there was a setting that allows me to alter the distance the Dolphin bar works at! It is requiring me to sit too far away to play! Is there a setting I can change to allow me to sit close and still play? Is there anything else I can do without manually having to open up the dolphin bar physically? (I am not good with Hardware _;) Thanks, From Elsa

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Hello! Unfortunately there isn't a setting for that. The lights on the bar physically require that your Wiimote be minimum 1 metre away. But if it isn't too awkward of a placement, if there is any additional space at all behind where your monitor is placed, such as under your desk, or some other unobstructed space in your desk area, depending on how much space you have, you might be able to get closer to that 1 metre. One thing you could also do is use a USB extension cord to have the bar further away, while still being able to sit in front of your screen. On that note; A ridiculous and possibly unhelpful idea I just had would be to secure your bar to the ceiling somehow lol. Might be awkward and discombobulating to play with at first, but I think if you're in dire straits, it could be less horrendous than you think haha. Maybe on the ceiling but still behind your monitor laterally? So you have a BIT of an angle to work with so it at least feels SOMEWHAT like the Wiimote is facing the game Alternatively, if for whatever reason the Dolphinbar is physically difficult to work with for the more unconventional methods I just mentioned (and somehow the following options are any easier??????), you might be able to use one of the following setups: a) 2 small candles spaced out the same distance as the lights on Dolphinbar b) same as above but small LED lights Hope this helps! Any other questions, ask away!

[@elsa9026]

@@FroobTubeLIVE Hey, i came up with an idea that let me play the game with dolphin bar, i put two boxes on my bed 1 metre away to the left of my monitor! My monitor is to close as I have a small room but the bed on my left is further back! 2 boxes + the Dolphin bar on top of those 2 boxes seems to work, i can point at the screen and it now works, i wish the dolphin bar was better for small rooms but it work fine for super mario galaxy now with the bar 1 metre away! than for the help btw!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Happy to hear you found a solution :)

[@Blballerboy]

Hey 1up, how long is the cable? would you recommend buying an adapter if your pc is not right underneath your desk?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Cable length is 57 inches. And I don't quite get your last question

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

Have you tried PC games with it, like Steam games? I couldn't get mine to turn. My character in DOOM (reboot) only traveled in one direction

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I have actually tried that! Unfortunately it's next to impossible as far as I care. It requires you to remap default pc controls to a wiimote, which IS impossible without third party software; pretty well all programs/games won't recognize a wiimote as a generic input device. There are several pieces of software that I'm aware of that you can do this with, most notably one called "Touchmote." It's a VERY sensitive program though so if you do decide to gander at that one, have a flat surface right next to you and have your finger on "End Task" the entire time hahaha.

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

Ah man. That's the whole reason I bought the Dolphin Bar

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well I guess it's retrospect now but all you really needed was a bluetooth adapter to at least ATTEMPT what it is you wanted to do. Because I highly doubt any games you try and configure the wiimote for would have any reason to be able to utilize the IR sensitivity. Motion controls are mappable though, but like I said, it can be really weird and bad haha

[@chrizzy2664]

Can it also be connected to another device to supply energy? Because i would like to play on my TV which is far away to the PC. The TV is connected to my PC but the lenght of the Dolphinbar cable is to short to place it under my TV. Is it possible to connect the Dolphin bar to my Nintendo Switch USB Output for Energy Supply?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Unfortunately not. The Dolphinbar must be connected to the device which the games are actually being played on.

[@asiaticsabaah-7mathematics932]

Good video I didnt know the dolphin bar had built in bluetooth. Will this work for motion plus games to?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

K idk why my own replies keep getting yote but I've been trying to link my video "Wiimotion+ is NOT a Dolphin's friend..." lol so watch that video of mine for some answers. I guess cuz KZbin doesn't like links in comments? But I've done it before so I am simply agitated

[@asiaticsabaah-7mathematics932]

@@FroobTubeLIVE Ok I'll check it out..I wanna play Skyword Sword this is why I asked.

[@webrat3]

@@FroobTubeLIVE ey man if you read this, idk if you fixed it but in youtube studio theres an option to allow links in comments in your own videos.

[@LandonHarris343]

Mine keeps disconnecting, It'll show like it's connected but I can't do nothing, it'll happen like 30 minutes into a game.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

If you're able to get into a game and use the wiimote for a time, it's possibly low battery. Otherwise ensure that your wiimote is OEM and not third party. This process only works with official, OEM wiimotes, and you will otherwise have to use "emulated" or "hybrid" wiimote options.

[@LandonHarris343]

@@FroobTubeLIVE it's not the batteries, I read the manual and it said something about updating the dolphin bar software, would that probably fix the problem.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Oh interesting. Make sure your bar's on the right setting then, hopefully it's that easy

[@lolicon4]

@@FroobTubeLIVE does this bar work for ANY other Bluetooth device/controller? Like in mode 3 you can connect other types of controllers; I wanna connect joy-cons aside of wiimotes but I'd like more than a classic Bluetooth dongle

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I would assume as much but I can't say for sure. I don't have any other bluetooth controllers but I do have a couple other bluetooth devices. If you have the bar, test it out yourself, and I'll be doing the same right now.

[@lucadebs7872]

I have two remote controls, but I can only connect one of them, the one with the 'WiiMotionPlus inside' sign... the other one doesn't detect the bluethoot

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I have one video that should help you understand things a little bit more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5ipmGirfNWDldk However with newer versions of the program, Dolphin states that the "Bluetooth Passthrough" feature will connect Wiimote Plus controllers, as well as 3rd-party controllers. With that said, it would probably still be good to know if your device is bootleg/3rd-party if you are currently unsure. Refer to Dolphin's guide here on Bluetooth Passthrough Mode: wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Bluetooth_Passthrough Also, for your last comment, if you're talking about the part in the Control Panel where it doesn't show up in the 'Devices and Printers ---> Add a Device' dialog, you may have to simply retry adding it multiple times. It should show up eventually regardless of whether it's 3rd-party or official. I've spent upwards of half an hour and more than a dozen attempts at adding controllers to a computer that had previously known and used the exact same controllers. Hope this helps, Cheers

[@lucadebs7872]

@@FroobTubeLIVE thanks for your reply. It's strange! because the only Wii Controller that actually works (connects to computer) is the one with the MotionPlus integrated is the one .. not the other one without it

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@lucadebs7872 Odd indeed. At which point EXACTLY is it not connecting properly? Is it: a) When connect through Control Panel to the computer or b) When pairing the controller to Dolphin?

[@lucadebs7872]

@@FroobTubeLIVE both (a) and (b). Bluetooth does not detect the Controller (with the other one it does) and even on Dolphin, when I press buttons 1 and 2 on the Controller it flash and then switch off

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well, like I said in my initial reply, it could take a BUNCH of attempts and a loooong time to get it recognized by the PC. I would recommend having some patience and trying to get it recognized by your PC before trying to connect it to Dolphin (reminder: you might be sitting there trying, clicking cancel, retrying, holding the red button down, cancelling, and retrying again and again for upwards of 30 minutes). Since, without a Dolphinbar, it's not possible to bypass the necessary steps via Control Panel, and much less so if you have a 3rd-party Wiimote.

[@derringer1072]

Do you recommend any alternatives? it's currently unavailable on amazon and on ebay it's for 50 bucks :/

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well with a shortage such as this, you have a few options: 1. Search up "wii candle trick" on KZbin 2. If you have an original wii and its sensor bar, your pc will actually work with that bar plugged into the wii! The OEM wii sensor bar only needs an external power source, and the wiimote is the only thing transceiving signals for the wii system; the wii does nothing more than supply power to the bar.

[@derringer1072]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I guess I could do option 2, but I still have to wait for my bluetooth adapter to come in the mail for another 2 days. Thanks!

[@thedarkcod4824]

Snowball another option (witch is what I did) is to buy a third-party usb sensor bar. There are some good ones on amazon, but be careful. I got one that came ever so slightly bent, and I am now returning it and buying a different one, with better reviews. If you can, get the dolphin bar when it becomes available, if it isn’t any time soon, just buy a usb one with good reviews.

[@derringer1072]

@@thedarkcod4824 actually I've been using the original wii sensor bar and its been great. I'm more than willing to wait until the mayflash becomes available again. Thanks for the advice btw.

[@thedarkcod4824]

Snowball You’re welcome! I tried doing that, but I didn’t have enough space for my wii, and the cords weren’t long enough.

[@franverer7549]

the wii mote light turns on solid on player 1, but when i try to play it does not work

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I would suggest to try keeping Dolphin open while doing the process, if you weren't already. Also, are you using a real, official, Nintendo-bran Wiimote, or a 3rd-party device?

[@kcapt96]

So this is the best way to play Mario Party in your pc right? Or is there any other method to make the wiimote movements work?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

This would be the best and safest way, yes. That is to say you should search "wiimote candle trick" if you haven't before, marvel at this technological feat, then acquire a bluetooth adapter and test your luck with open flames.

[@floridabassedition9345]

Seems to only work with original wii controllers i tryed aftermarket ones and it did not work.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yeah, as mentioned in some other similar comments, the Mayflash Dolphinbar does indeed seem to work predominantly with OEM Wiimotes. However there are some people who have mentioned success with 3rd-party controllers, but the cases seem to be completely random/hit-or-miss.

[@Felipe_Souza_da_silva]

i would like to know about the performance of wiimote speaker with dolphinbar, using common bluetooth adapter when speaker data is enabled,the control disconnects easily because it is unable to maintain a stable connection when assimilating controls, sensors and speaker

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Are you asking me the quality of the Wiimote speaker, since you're unable to get it working for yourself?

[@Felipe_Souza_da_silva]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I want to know if with dolphinbar the wiimote disconnects when the speaker is activated in games, Well, I bought a dolphinbar, but it hasn't arrived yet, so I'm still using my notebook's bluetooth, but when I activate the speaker data, the wiimote keeps disconnecting.This always happens when the speaker emits some sound.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

​@@Felipe_Souza_da_silva I can't say for certain, as I haven't played many games that utilize the Wiimote's speaker function, much less required it. However I would imagine the problems you're facing are possibly coming from low-end PC hardware because of your notebook. Also this may seem more obvious but just to cover our bases here, I would suggest also checking the battery levels of the Wiimotes. You may also be facing issues if your Wiimotes are not official, Nintendo-brand Wiimotes. If you are using 3rd-party controllers, I would always recommend getting your hands on the real deal. If you _are_ using 3rd-party wiimotes, please refer to my pinned comment on this video for more information that could help. Cheers

[@alexardo5224]

Does it have a mouse and keyboard gaming option? And if so can you play any of the resident evil games in steam like resident evil 4 wii edition?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

It does have a "mouse & keyboard" option. In fact it has 2 for some odd reason. So yes, in theory, you should be able to play certain non-Dolphin games. However you don't need the Dolphinbar in order to use your Wiimote for keyboard controls. And you're also going to want a much more in-depth controller remapping method than what the Dolphinbar provides out-of-the-box. I would recommend you check out this program called touchmote, as well as another one called JoyToKey. There's a pretty good tutorial on this HILARIOUS dude, Basically Homeless' channel, that does a better job at really going in-depth on how to configure your wiimote for pretty much anything: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJvKdKmFm7aYoZo I'm a little skeptical as to his reasoning for using 2 wiimotes but watch that vid and do your best. Also be careful when remapping the motion controls because the wiimote is veeerry sensitive and will continuously trigger those inputs unless the wiimote is completely motionless and on a flat surface. Hope I answered your question

[@MOTORS638]

Do you still need a Bluetooth adapter in the pc if you have the dolphin bar?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Pardon the late reply; no you do not need a bluetooth adapter if you have the Dolphinbar

[@splendorous3786]

Good vid but my cursor keeps drifting quickly to either side for some reason, and the cursor only responds when i choose emulated wii remote. I used both the dolphin bar's bluetooth and my computer's bluetooth adaptor to connect my wii remote but no progress on this issue :(

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Are you using a 3rd-party Wiimote or a Wiimote Plus at all?

[@jammymcjamster8940]

i was watching nathaniel and i clicked on his playlists. this is here

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well tell your buddy Nathaniel I say thanks for putting me in a playlist! :)

[@lazarstankovic2505]

Me too, it's in his favorites playlist

[@Sylwester19771977]

Hii your video is soo good. I wish you also had 2nd wiimote being paired. Is it one by one pairing or pairing at the same time ? NOTE: I have a 3rd party wiimote that I bought from aliexpress. I couldnt pair it to PC as I used my built in bluetooth 4.2 ... I wonder if buying mayflash dolphin bar would help me use the 3rd party wiimote ? As mentioned couldn't pair with PC )

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

To pair multiple wiimotes, yes, simply pair them one by one. Keeping in mind that third-party wiimotes must use the "emulated" wiimote option. If you're still struggling with pairing them to your pc, simply retry a few times; sometimes it just takes a few tries for the device to show up on the menu, even on a pc that already had wiimotes paired before.

[@Recommendable]

Do you know if not-original controllers, those not signed by Nintendo but still looking like ones (Wii Remote and Nunchuk) , will work with Mayflash bar?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Prior research has indicated that it will be very hit-or-miss, meaning some work and some don't and you won't know until you try

[@LunarMistofficial]

can you help me figure out how to hook up motion controls with it? i can make it to where every other keybind for the wiimote works but i cant figure out how to make motion happen.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Remember to hold the Wiimote at LEAST 1 metre away from the Dolphinbar. More distance than that, up to roughly 20 feet I believe, is more reliable.

[@LunarMistofficial]

@@FroobTubeLIVE im returning it becuase ive spent hours and hours trying to get this piece of junk to work and nothing works. thank you for replying and doing your best to help me though i really appreciate it.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@LunarMistofficial Sorry to hear it didn't work out, bro. Let me know if anything changes and how you fixed it!

[@Joe_334]

I have just gotten into the wii on Dolphin. Are there any exclusive mounts for laptops? Right now it's just electric tape holding it, like a very bad art project.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

No, not from what I've seen. You could try and find something that mounts like a webcam but instead of a camera it's just a platform, then use a really good adhesive, to slap the bar down onto it. If such a product exists. That's all the advice I've got.

[@Joe_334]

@@FroobTubeLIVE Update: I have the mayflash now, and it connects way faster. I made sure to change the Wireless Mac in the dolphin configuration file to make the mii editable again. Now I just need to figure out how to get the wifi to work. It connects in the menu but doesn't connect in any games.

[@ralphgavinvillanueva8039]

Hey there bro I have a question every time when I sync my Wii remote on the Dolphin it connects it as a Player 4 controller not as Player 1 and can't do anything .. I connected a second Wii remote and it recognizes it as Player 3 any idea how to turn it around??

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Depending on your version of Dolphin, I would suggest downloading a newer version, and making sure that when connecting the Wiimotes to Dolphin, only the Wiimote controller ports you want to fill are open (i.e. "Wii Remote 1" turned to "Real Wiimote"), while the rest are turned to "None". And then just open the rest of the ports you want one by one.

[@meiden7620]

My wiimote is connected via bluetooth adapter, however once I open a game it says that no bluetooth adapter could be found and it closes the game, would you perhaps know why that is?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Which version of Dolphin are you using?

[@the_RCB_films]

i dont understrand, my sensor isnt working with just being plugged in like that and I have no idea what to do to get it to work. My controller is connected just fine but the sensor bar isnt working...

[@the_RCB_films]

in fact looking at it right now it seems to be turning off randomly....? No blue light...

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well it doesn't just turn on when you plug it in. You need to select the correct mode, and then use OFFICIAL Nintendo wiimotes; third-party devices will struggle to work as it is.

[@the_RCB_films]

@@FroobTubeLIVE it is an official wiimote

[@the_RCB_films]

the wiimote is connected it the dolphin bar thats the problem.

[@the_RCB_films]

im on mode 4, but none of the other modes seem to work anyways, also according to the paper mode 4 is to use the wiimote like a wiimote, and the others are for game pad, or keyboard, or something like that so...

[@Numbuh_W.]

Stupid question, but dolphin bars do work with 3rd party Wii remotes right?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

They seem to be hit-or-miss, erring on the side of miss... There's really no formula (that I'm aware of) that will guarantee your 3rd-party wiimote will work.

[@karmnu21]

hey mate, thanks for your video, i purchased one of these as ive just set up a theatre room, and all the devices (included the original wii console) is at the back of the room (opposite of the screen). I was looking for wireless/ after market sensors and the dolphin bar seemed to be the best make and closest to the original bar in terms of the amount of LEDS and something that can be plugged into a USB point at the front of my room. Do you know if the dolphinbar can be used as a normal sensor for the Wii console? As far as i know the original wii sensor is just a group of leds that let the wii controller know where its pointed and the cable that feeds the wii sensor is just power. Basically im just trying to replace the original Wii sensor but be plugged into a USB adaptor via wall power plug instead of plugging straight into the Wii console... If i have confused you please let me know and ill try and explain again.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

So it sounds like you're trying to use the Dolphinbar as a replacement to the original Wii sensor bar, still with your Wii console. For what purpose exactly?

[@karmnu21]

@@FroobTubeLIVE thankyou for the quick reply, yes exactly.. well the the wii console is at the back of the room and screen is at the front of the room, and cord for the original wii sensor isnt long enough

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well now what's hindering your ability to put the Wii at the front of the room, alongside the TV?

[@karmnu21]

@@FroobTubeLIVE all the amp/hi fi gear is at the back of the room. The front of the room only has the screen as the projector is at the back aswell.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Ohh ok you're using a projector. Well, since I don't know what would happen to the signal integrity if you were to extend the USB cable, I cannot suggest the Dolphinbar for you and your current situation. And instead I would suggest looking for a wireless sensor bar.

[@islandplace7235]

If you don’t have bluetooth installed on the computer does this work? (Like I’d need to buy a dongle if I wanted blue tooth) will this do the job for the wiimotes? Without getting a usb bluetooth adapter or something

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yes this will work without an additional Bluetooth adapter; the Dolphinbar has bluetooth pass-through :)

[@bobtruett76]

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong but once I connected the controller to the Mayflash Dolphinbar and hit refresh, it didn't vibrate and whenever I try playing games none of the inputs are detected. And I don't think it's something wrong with the controller because when I put it on emulated Wii remote instead of real wii remote and start putting in the inputs there it detects them. Are there any solutions or answers to this?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

You are likely using a 3rd-party controller, and from what I've heard, Dolphinbar support for 3rd-party Wiimotes is hit-or-miss. Meaning some work and some don't and you won't really know unless you try. At least, that is until you use Bluetooth Passthrough mode. Refer to Dolphin's guide here: wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Bluetooth_Passthrough I will be of little help beyond simply giving you this link. Good luck!

[@bobtruett76]

@@FroobTubeLIVE After a little research I found that yes my Wii remote is third party so I'm going to have to buy a new one which is whatever, but besides that thanks a ton because everywhere else I looked I couldn't find an answer!

[@Atariwave]

hey where do you get ur wii WADS from?bc I got scammed and it downloaded chromium and I reseted my pc so there is no need to worry about me but where do u get ur WADS for your dolphin emulator?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well I don't used WADS. Do you mean ROMS/ISOs?

[@Atariwave]

yes

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@Atariwave Vimm's Lair, and ROMulation

[@Atariwave]

thx

[@kmezzi]

So I did i the exact steps, and my remote connects to the bar but it still doesn't work on Dolphin. Please help anyone!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Remember to be at least a metre away for decent performance. Also, are you using an official wiimote or a 3rd-party device?

[@XPJoey]

Why play Lego Star Wars 3 (the best sw game) on a Wii emulator when you could legit just play on a pc with steam Or if desperate steam unlocked

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

bc free

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

And also it was the best thing I could think of that I could showcase for this vid

[@fevernight123]

My PC doesn't have bluetooth. Will I need to get a bluetooth adapter to use the wiimote and the dolphinbar? or will I just need the dolphinbar?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

2:06

[@3483maverick]

Does the light bar have to be connected to the pc, or can you just power it from the tv?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

It must be connected to the pc

[@MarioAnime07]

Is dolphinbar works with third party Wiimotes?

[@thalesschmidt8429]

good question

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

There are compatibility issues with most third-party devices, from what I could gather. Keep your hopes high but expectations very very low.

[@thalesschmidt8429]

@@FroobTubeLIVE Do you think a Dolphin would work on Android and a Dualshock4? I mean, the motion tracking.

[@MarioAnime07]

@@FroobTubeLIVE tq for responding and advice. I appreciate it

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I seriously doubt that the motion tracking would be easy for Dolphin to read on its own. It's possible that if there are motion controls in the Dualshock 4 controller, that a program like JoyToKey would help to identify it for you if Dolphin struggles like I expect it to. Whatever the case, whichever application you use to try and identify the motion controls, take very VERY precise note of what those controls are called, IF you even get a reading; a single character typed wrong makes the difference from Left to Up and forwards to backwards. For Android especially the issues may be trickier to even identify, let alone find a solution to. If you haven't already tried using a Dualshock controller with your Android device, then either connect it with a cable and dongle, or try using the bluetooth. Now if you mean will the Dolphin BAR work with any controller other than a wiimote for IR sensory? Well if the controller has an IR pointer like the wiimote... it's possible I guess. But you won't be able to connect the controller to the computer via the bar, at least not easily. You would have to use some other way to connect, and simply use the bar for nothing more than its IR capabilities.

[@TomLally]

Hello I have the Mayflash Magic NS, I'm trying to connect the wii remote via PC. But it's not doing the refresh and vibrating thing. But I'm able to configure it on using the emulated wii settings. I'm also struggling on using the motion controls, is this available with my Mayflash? I have the bar but using the wii bar currently with its power.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

So what exactly are the issues you're facing? Lacking the utilization of some form of IR controls? And are you saying you do HAVE a bar but it's not the Mayflash one and is instead an OEM Nintendo-brand one that you have plugged into your Wii console? If so then, please again elaborate your issue

[@webrat3]

is it the same as getting a bluetooth dongle, connecting ur wiimote to pc then buying a wireless / usb sensor bar that does literally the same job as the og sensor bar???

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yeah using the Dolphinbar would be the same as getting a USB dongle and an IR sensor bar. You have many a choice, friendo

[@webrat3]

@@FroobTubeLIVE oh, thank you!

[@kitsunegiblaze8022]

But can you use the Wii Classic Controller connected to a Wii-Mote?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Wiimote attachments SHOULD work with functioning wiimotes 👍

[@bigmarkdarula]

Do you have to use a wii mote plus for ras pi

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I don't quite understand your question, friend. From what I know, I'd say with whatever you're doing with a raspberry pi, you're probably better off with a regular wiimote (non-motion+).

[@fex1984]

Is it possible to connect a Wiimote to a PS3 in order to play light gun games? (Instead of PS Move)

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

A hilarious and high-quality KZbinr named Basically Homeless has a VERY in-depth guide that could help you out with such endeavors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJvKdKmFm7aYoZo Just a heads up, you're gonna have to buy some extra accessories.

[@Eric-sj8rn]

I know this is an old video but I found my Wiimote working without switching to Real Wiinote. Is there some functionality I'm losing?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Possibly, but I can't say for sure. You're better off trying things for yourself and letting us now in the replies

[@ecoismatt1992]

Hey man. Any thoughts as to why, the moment I point my wiimote at the bar, it disconnects? I've looked everywhere and have tried a couple remotes, no luck.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

How close are you to the bar?

[@ecoismatt1992]

@@FroobTubeLIVE about 2-3 feet. Should i be further back ?

[@ecoismatt1992]

@@FroobTubeLIVE Actually.... I just tried 1 foot away, then I tried like 5 feet away. Doesn't make a difference, seems like the moment I point to the bar its disconnecting the wiimote.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yes you should be at least 1 metre away or more for optimal performance. For your issue though, are you using official wiimotes or third party devices?

[@ecoismatt1992]

@@FroobTubeLIVE official :(

[@Brandi-xc2pk]

so you have to point it at the dolphin bar just like the regular sensor bar right?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Of course!

[@drgchannel17]

Like your Voice

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Haha thank you!

[@Mayhemz.95]

Hey can you use this bar with multiple wii motes for coop?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Absolutely!

[@Mayhemz.95]

@@FroobTubeLIVE sweet

[@juanrodriguezluis4811]

Do you have input lag? wii was a incredible Konsole, but too much input lag

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

No, none! I haven't experienced input lag on any iteration of the Wii's existence. Perhaps you're using earth's sketchiest Wiimote known to man? Or bluetooth that's older than 3.0

[@clmns2305]

so i dont need bluetooth if I buy that?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

That is a true fact! Unless you're trying to use bluetooth for other things

[@paxlux5288]

Great video! Just wondering, have you had any issues with the IR lights burning out? I've been reading reviews where the DolphinBar is apparently burning itself out and breaking by feeding too much current to the lights.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

That's a new issue I've heard about a few times only somewhat recently. To answer you, no, but I don't use the Dolphinbar all that much really. However I'm pretty sure Mayflash has improved upon this issue since before the time I bought mine. If the lights burning out is too much of a concern of yours, you could hedge your bets on other bootleg options available, or any combination of visible lights being placed roughly one foot apart. Any other questions feel free to ask! Cheers

[@OneSixOne]

Nice vid...I now have my wiimote sinked to the dolphin bar and the buttons all work in dolphin but I can not get the pointer to work 😭 I'm on day 4 of trying to figure it out. Any advice?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Remember to hold the wiimote at least 1 metre away (more distance is better). Beyond that, are you using an official Wiimote or a 3rd-party device?

[@OneSixOne]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I'm using a real wiimote...I'll try moving away and report back. Thank you for taking the time to reply. Much respect!

[@OneSixOne]

I've deduced that my Wiimote must not be genuine. Ebay...here I come!

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well the quickest way to tell for sure is that if it says "Wii" at the bottom, it is genuine. Additionally, if you've connected to the bar, I have a hard time believing the IR inputs wouldn't work since both lights on the bar would be turned on and no longer flashing. However, 3rd-party wiimotes do have a completely muddied reputation in terms of IR input, as well as connecting them through the Dolphinbar, so it's not impossible that you do indeed have 3rd-party devices. I would just make absolutely certain and turn that "must not be" into a "for sure isn't" before doing anything too hasty.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

There is also a chance you are using an outdated version of Dolphin. If you do not have one of the more recent dev builds, I would highly suggest doing so.

[@brendanwaterval4843]

How did you connect the sensor bar to your computer ? I connected mine through usb but not sure if I need to do more

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Just like that, USB, no more no less

[@king69104]

@@FroobTubeLIVE isn’t there some software update or firmware?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@king69104 Not from my experience, no :o

[@king69104]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I did some digging. Turns out that if your dolphin bar has an off-on switch in the back, it comes with the newest software installed. Only older versions of the bar need to be updated

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@king69104 Good info, I'm sure that'll help some peeps

[@Bytemakesthings2]

why does it connect but disconnect after? im on windows 11

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

There's your problem, get off of Windows 11 lol go back to Windows 10 if you can

[@alkalinebattery4592]

me on linux struggeling with udev file XD

[@abdulrahmanamine7416]

is it basically a sensor bar for the wii but for dolphin?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

That's eggzaccly what it is, friend

[@abdulrahmanamine7416]

@@FroobTubeLIVE do you need it for wii motion control

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

You don't need the bar for things that do not take the IR input. The usefulness will vary from game to game. Which games specifically are you trying to play?

[@abdulrahmanamine7416]

@@FroobTubeLIVE i mean, i want to download skyward sword, but i probably won't even play it because i have it on my actual wii and i have a lot of saved data, so...

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yeah for a game like that, you will need a sensor bar

[@brentbingham2513]

So I can fully play skyward sword with any wii remote with the dolphin bar

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Not exactly. You may want to watch this other video of mine :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5ipmGirfNWDldk

[@brentbingham2513]

@@FroobTubeLIVE thanks

[@DonDaniellllll]

Does dolphin bar work with aliexpress wiimote controllers (not original)?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

It's a crap-shoot; some work, some don't, and there's not a formula to gauge anything. You will only know after you try it yourself.

[@PiloncilloTactico]

Datafrog controller works with it bro i bought one

[@dragozillasaur813]

Um...Can a Bluetooth 4.0 Dongle work as well?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Yes that version of Bluetooth will work with wiimotes & Dolphin. Like I said, a dongle will get the job done for SOME games, but not all of them. Other games do actually require the IR motion to be playable. If you're only interested in games that can operate without IR sensitivity, then a dongle will be fine. But if you want to play any games that do require IR inputs, you will need a sensor bar. Or alternatively, get a dongle and search up "wii candle trick" and try not to burn your house down.

[@dragozillasaur813]

@@FroobTubeLIVE DOn't worry i Only play Godzilla Unleashed on the emulator

[@gsbtee-heeheewhoopee8511]

Cool, i might get one of those. The wire for the sensor bar isn't very long though so I wonder if a USB extension cable would work to make the wire longer.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

An extension cord would certainly help! Have no worries about signal loss, just tested it

[@hannaharp1]

Do these still fail? Had leds fail on two bars soon after unboxing.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I suppose it's a case-by-case basis. I've heard nothing of the sort for this device.

[@hannaharp1]

@@FroobTubeLIVE There are a lot of reviews on Amazon about bad LEDS. Maybe I'll try it again, third time's a charm?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Perhaps search up "wii candle trick" on KZbin and draw your own conclusions haha

[@benlemaster3170]

How could one connect the original Wii sensor bar to a computer?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

There is no easy way to connect an original wii sensor bar directly to a computer. However, all the sensor bar does is emit infrared light, and the wii console does nothing more than supply power to the bar; the bar does not transceive signals to the system, only the wiimote. And so if you still have your wii, you can turn on your wii and have the sensor bar connected to that, and actually use that bar for your pc! Assuming of course that your pc has bluetooth and that your wiimote is properly connected. At any rate I would very much recommend the Dolphinbar or any other well-reviewed USB bar. Cheers

[@stk42]

@@FroobTubeLIVE mine is plugged in to my wii u and didnt work.i know the bar works and it even worked for a few seconds

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

@@stk42 Right but was your wiimote connected to your computer?

[@LuckIsImpossible]

Quick question, could this be achieved with any Wii Sensor Bar that has a USB input, or is the dolphin bar the only compatible one?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

What do you mean exactly?

[@audioslaverockband]

@@FroobTubeLIVE he probably mean can you use the original Wii bar just like the one you are using in this video

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

​@@audioslaverockband If that is the case, then yes, actually! The original Wii console does nothing but provide power to the IR sensor bar. And so if you had the entire console plugged in and turned on, or some kind of power adapter made for the original Wii sensor bar, then you can simply connect the Wiimote to the pc, and use that sensor bar. However, last I checked, there were no such power adapters. Hope I answered your question now, @LuckIsImpossible

[@audioslaverockband]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I have one ☝️ so I’ll try it out Wii sensor bar

[@nielsverwoerd9499]

This is only for games that require this bar right

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Nope, this method is not exclusive to games that require motion tracking. This bar will work for all wii games that require a wiimote to any degree. The bar itself however is exclusively useful to wiimotes, and will not work with other devices. At least not easily, and none that I am ware of.

[@Fleetwoodmobility]

i have a dolphin bar can i do the same with a dj hero turntable

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I can't say for sure since I have no experience with Dj Hero, but if the turntable controller is like the other instrument controllers where you put a wiimote inside of it, then it should be that easy. Otherwise I'm of little help here

[@goku7jr.499]

I followed every step but I can't get the wii remote to vibrate

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

If it connects properly and the light stops flashing, there is the off-chance that your vibrate is broken or disabled. If it appears to be connecting properly IN SPITE of the lack of vibration you're having, I would say then to simply try playing a game. I would ask you though if your wiimote is official or 3rd-party?

[@goku7jr.499]

I fixed it thank you 👌🔥🔥💯

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Very epic, fellow gamer 💯💯🔥🔥😱😱😱😎😎🤟💪💪😏😏😳🤯 What did you do?

[@goku7jr.499]

I downloaded the other dolphin version

[@goku7jr.499]

@@FroobTubeLIVE thank you I rewatched the vid and it worked

[@Lojalny]

hello is it still works for all games on nvidia shield ( wii dolphin emu) ?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

I have no idea, I know nothing about the Nvidia Shield. If you have all the equipment already, you're best to just test it yourself.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Nope. Not working for me. Wiimote is synced up, enabled real wiimote in the controller settings aaaaand.....nothing. No buttons, nothing works. I'm so disappointed.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Are you using a real wiimote, a real Wiimote Plus, or a third party wiimote?

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

@@FroobTubeLIVE now there's the question. I'm using a Wiimote that I bought with a modded Wii 5 years ago. But I have no idea if it's a genuine 💯 % pure original. I suspect it's not.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Easy way to tell is look at the bottom of the controller. If it says "Wii", it's genuine. In addition to this, if it says "Wii MotionPlus Inside", it is a genuine Wiimote Plus controller. Which AFAIK still has issues with connecting to Dolphin even with newer versions as of the date of this comment, but I could be wrong. If it says literally anything else other than these 2 things, or nothing at all, it is a 3rd-party device and you will need to use the "Emulated" wiimote controller option. However on top of all this, if you do have a 3rd-party device, the Dolphinbar is hit-or-miss with connecting in this aspect. Some work, some don't, and there is no definitive way of knowing until you try; it's not like there's a list out there that will explicitly tell you if any 3rd party wiimote will work with the Dolphinbar.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I've ordered a genuine wiimote off eBay. I'll try it when it arrives.

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Well depending on what's cheaper, you might be able to cancel that order, and instead get a sensor bar that has the ability to keep its LED lights permanently turned on without having to connect anything to it (which the Dolphinbar cannot). You can then simply connect your controller to the pc via Bluetooth orindarily.

[@HermesFilho142]

Can I connect 2 remotes? So I can play with a friend

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

Absolutely! Dolphin supports the same number of Wiimotes as the original console (4)

[@T-Townz]

Do I have to buy this one can I buy a different wireless wii bar?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

The stability and reliability for the Dolphinbar has been matched by almost none. It's a safe bet you'll get your money's worth with this one. You can certainly _try_ saving a couple bucks and get a wireless one that's well-reviewed, but stability is more important at the end of the day.

[@錦山_明]

I wish I even had a wiimote! but dumb younger me sold it, and I wish I had a sensor...

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

The good news is that real Wiimotes can be relatively cheap, if you look for pawn shops in your area, or local independent video game shops. As for your sensor bar dilemma, assuming you are in fact trying to use wiimotes on pc, let this video help gauge your options! Cheers

[@pablomulvihill]

Does anyone know why my controller keep connecting as second player?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

You may have the Player 1 port disabled (turned to "None"). Or you might have the other ports open, meaning you have the "Real Wiimote" option selected for the rest of the ports. If so, try disabling all other ports except Wiimote 1.

[@pablomulvihill]

@@FroobTubeLIVE I'm using a 3rd party wiimote. Do you reckon that might be why?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

That could be the issue; I've heard of mostly negative, somewhat mixed reviews on people being able to successfully use 3rd party Wiimotes with the Dolphinbar.

[@revenge3265]

Can I simply use a wireless sensor bar?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

In theory, yes! I've simply suggested Mayflash here due to their reliability and compatibility. But if there are other brands of bars that you're scoping out, be sure to check out reviews and feedback to gauge your options. Cheers

[@johnF092]

Will speakers work correctly with old and new wiimote ?

[@FroobTubeLIVE]

It should, as per the "speaker data" option under the Controller settings.