In Theory: Could Nintendo Switch/NX Virtual Console Run Wii/GameCube Games?

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Guess what? The Tegra technology powering Nintendo Switch/NX is already running Wii and GameCube games under unofficial emulation! Just how good are the results and to what extent could Nintendo do better? Tom takes a look.

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Dolphin
Dolphin Emulator
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