Brawl Minus Dolphin is a fan-made mod for Super Smash Bros. Brawl that changes gameplay mechanics, character balance, and adds new features to the game. The mod has gained a large following among the Super Smash Bros. community due to its unique gameplay and features.

Installing Brawl Minus Dolphin is not difficult, but it requires some technical knowledge. In this article, we will guide you on how to install Brawl Minus Dolphin step-by-step.

Downloading the Required Files

Before you can install Brawl Minus Dolphin, you need to download the required files. There are two main files you need to download: Dolphin Emulator and the Brawl Minus mod.

Getting Dolphin Emulator

Dolphin Emulator is a free and open-source emulator that allows you to play Wii and GameCube games on your computer. To download Dolphin Emulator, go to the official website, and click on the “Download” button on the homepage.

The website will direct you to a page with a list of available versions of Dolphin Emulator. Choose the version that is compatible with your operating system and click on the download link.

Once the download is complete, run the Dolphin Emulator installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the emulator on your computer.

Downloading Brawl Minus Mod

After downloading Dolphin Emulator, the next step is to download the Brawl Minus mod. You can download the Brawl Minus mod from the official website or from other community websites.

To download from the official website, go to the Brawl Minus website and click on the “Download” button. The website will direct you to a page with a list of available versions of the mod. Choose the version you want to download and click on the download link.

After downloading the Brawl Minus mod, extract the files to a folder on your computer. Remember the location of the folder as you will need it later when installing the mod.

Setting up Dolphin Emulator

Once you have downloaded Dolphin Emulator and Brawl Minus mod, the next step is to set up Dolphin Emulator. Setting up Dolphin Emulator involves installing it on your computer and configuring the emulator settings.

Installing Dolphin on your computer

To install Dolphin Emulator on your computer, run the installer you downloaded earlier and follow the on-screen instructions.

During the installation process, you will be asked to choose the installation location. Choose a location that is easy to remember, as you will need to navigate to this location later when configuring the emulator settings.

After installing Dolphin Emulator, you can now proceed to configure the emulator settings.

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Configuring the emulator settings

After installing Dolphin Emulator, the next step is to configure the emulator settings. Configuring the emulator settings is crucial as it ensures that Brawl Minus runs smoothly on your computer.

To configure the emulator settings, open Dolphin Emulator and click on the “Config” button on the main screen. From the drop-down menu, select “Paths” and navigate to the folder where you extracted the Brawl Minus files earlier.

In the “Paths” menu, you will see several options. Ensure that the “Add” button is selected and click on it. In the pop-up window, navigate to the folder where you extracted the Brawl Minus files and click on “Select Folder.”

After selecting the folder, Dolphin Emulator will automatically add the Brawl Minus mod to the list of games. You can now close the “Config” menu and proceed to install the Brawl Minus mod.

Installing Brawl Minus Mod

After setting up Dolphin Emulator, the next step is to install the Brawl Minus mod. Installing the Brawl Minus mod involves extracting the mod files and placing them in the correct folder.

Extracting the Brawl Minus files

To extract the Brawl Minus files, navigate to the folder where you downloaded the mod and right-click on the compressed file. From the drop-down menu, select “Extract All” and choose a location to extract the files.

Once the extraction is complete, you will see a folder with the Brawl Minus files. Open the folder and ensure that all the files are present.

Placing the files in the correct folder

After extracting the Brawl Minus files, the next step is to place them in the correct folder. To do this, navigate to the Dolphin Emulator installation folder on your computer and open the “user” folder.

In the “user” folder, you will see a folder named “gameconfig.” Open this folder and create a new folder named “RSBE01.” This folder is the game ID for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

After creating the “RSBE01” folder, copy all the files from the extracted Brawl Minus folder and paste them into the “RSBE01” folder.

Once you have pasted all the files, close the folder and launch Dolphin Emulator. You will see the Brawl Minus mod in the game list. Click on the “Play” button to start the game and enjoy the Brawl Minus mod.

Conclusion

Installing Brawl Minus Dolphin is a straightforward process that requires some technical knowledge. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can install the mod and enjoy the unique gameplay and features it offers.

Remember to download the required files, set up Dolphin Emulator, and install the Brawl Minus mod correctly. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the Brawl Minus community forums for assistance.

Enjoy the Brawl Minus mod responsibly and have fun playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl!

Testing Brawl Minus

After setting up Dolphin Emulator and installing Brawl Minus mod, it’s time to test if the mod is working correctly. Follow the steps below to launch Dolphin Emulator and select the Brawl Minus mod:

Launching Dolphin Emulator

1. Open Dolphin Emulator on your computer.
2. Click on the “Open” button on the Dolphin Emulator toolbar.
3. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the Brawl Minus mod files and select the “RSBE01.gct” file.
4. Click on the “Open” button to load the Brawl Minus mod.

Selecting Brawl Minus

1. On the Dolphin Emulator toolbar, click on “Config” and select “Paths”.
2. Click on the “Add” button and navigate to the folder where you have your Super Smash Bros. Brawl ISO file.
3. Select the ISO file and click on “Open”.
4. Click on “Close” to save the changes.

You can now select the Brawl Minus mod by following the steps below:

1. On the Dolphin Emulator toolbar, click on “Config” and select “Paths”.
2. Click on the “Add” button and navigate to the folder where you extracted the Brawl Minus mod files.
3. Select the folder and click on “Open”.
4. Click on “Close” to save the changes.

You can now launch Super Smash Bros. Brawl with the Brawl Minus mod by selecting the modified game from the Dolphin Emulator game list.

Conclusion

In conclusion, installing Brawl Minus Dolphin is a straightforward process that requires some technical knowledge. We have outlined the steps to download Dolphin Emulator, download the Brawl Minus mod, set up Dolphin Emulator, install Brawl Minus mod, and test if the mod is working correctly.

It’s important to note that while Brawl Minus mod enhances the Super Smash Bros. Brawl experience, it should be enjoyed responsibly. The mod should not be used to cheat or abuse other players.

We hope this guide has been helpful in installing Brawl Minus Dolphin. Enjoy the mod and have fun playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl!