Dolphin Setup
Configuring Dolphin
Important
Always use the latest beta build of Dolphin for NetPlay.
Download the latest Dolphin Beta
The latest Dolphin Emulator Beta includes bug fixes, performance enhancements, and other improvements to streamline your Netplay process. It is also supported by the Dolphin developers should you run into any issues, unlike Slippi or other Faster Melee variants.
Warning
Please refrain from using any versions or variations of Slippi or Faster Melee. The project maintainer for Slippi has explicitly stated their preference against using these for other games, and there are valid reasons for this request.
Recommended Settings for Dolphin
It is recommended you enable/disable the following settings:
Settings
GENERAL:
Enable Cheats = ON
Auto Update = ON (BETA)
INTERFACE:
Show On-Screen Display Messages = ON
Graphics
GENERAL:
Show FPS = ON
Show NetPlay Ping = ON
NetPlay
DATA (Top Left Menu Bar):
Sync Saves = OFF
Sync AR/Gecko Codes = OFF
NETWORK
Fair Input Delay = ON
Note
Right click game > Host with NetPlay to access the NetPlay settings.
After all these steps, you will set up your controller to inferface with the game under the Controllers option.
Configuring the Game
Getting the Game
The Kirby Air Ride Hack Pack is the version used for NetPlay. It includes various improvements that can be viewed on this page
Importing Gecko Codes
You will import Gecko Codes in order to provide over 200+ Gecko Codes and default-enabled NetPlay-based codes. Download the Gecko Codes by following instructions below:
Kirby Air Ride Hack Pack
Kirby Air Ride
Right Click This > Save Link As
Gecko Code Modifier Guide
Place these files into your User/Gamesettings or Sys/Gamesettings Dolphin directory folder, depending on whether you are using a portable install.
Hint
A portable install will use User/Gamesettings.
Everything is now set. Continue on in this guide to host/connect to a netplay session.