{
  "id": 19506940,
  "title": "I used an Android phone as a Wii Remote in Dolphin, and it works better than it has any right to",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/i-used-an-android-phone-as-a-wii-remote-in-dolphin-and-it-works",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T13:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/used-android-phone-wii-remote-dolphin-works-better-than-has-any-right/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A novel project called WiiMoteDSU has demonstrated that an Android phone can serve as a functional Wii Remote in the popular emulator Dolphin. This remarkable feat enables users to play motion-based games that were previously unplayable on emulators, such as Rhythm Heaven and certain Zelda titles. The app works by creating a DSU server on the user's phone, utilizing the device's accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to mimic the motion sensing capabilities of the original Wii Remote. Although the app lacks support for the Nunchuk accessory, it still offers an excellent alternative for those who do not own a Wii Remote or wish to experiment with motion controls on their computer.",
  "summary": "Emulating Wii games requires special hardware for motion controls... but what if you could repurpose your phone as a controller?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}