Dolphin Controller Profile Manager
Fast, accurate, and modern web tool to build, map, optimize & export Dolphin emulator controller profiles with live Gamepad capture.
Profile Manager
Your Profiles
Stored locally in your browser. Clearing site data resets these.
Quick Stats
Why use this Manager?
It combines a clean UI, accurate Gamepad API polling (60fps), safe local storage, and instantly generated Dolphin .ini snippets. No login. No tracking. Just productivity.
Supported Emulation Modes
- GameCube Controller (GCPad)
- Partial Wii Classic mapping (basic example)
- Generic layouts (extendable)
Mapping Editor
Select a profile first. Use Capture to press a physical button & assign it. Values mirror Dolphin tokens; adjust manually if needed.
| Action | Mapping Token | Capture | Remove |
|---|
Templates
Apply a template to a selected profile or start a new one using these common controller presets.
Live Gamepad Tester
Connect a controller & press buttons. Data updates in real-time via the Gamepad API. Green dot means connected. Capture uses change deltas.
Export & INI Generator
Generate Dolphin GCPadNew.ini section. Copy & paste into your Dolphin User/Config directory. Always backup existing files first.
Select or edit a profile to generate output.About & Guide
About This Dolphin Controller Profile Manager
This free Dolphin controller profile manager is a lightweight, high‑speed, browser based utility crafted to help players quickly build, refine, and export reliable controller layouts for the Dolphin emulator. Instead of opening configuration dialogs repeatedly, you can plan your mappings here, capture physical inputs with the Gamepad API, and output a clean GCPadNew.ini snippet ready to paste. Everything runs locally with no accounts and no server round‑trips, giving you instant feedback and privacy. Templates for popular pads like Xbox, DualShock, Switch Pro, and a generic DirectInput layout jump‑start your setup. You can duplicate, rename, reset, and export profiles as JSON, or import an existing collection from another device. The interface is fully responsive so it works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Smart diff‑based capture ignores noise from analog drift while still picking up the button or axis you intend. The code is streamlined for speed: no frameworks, minimal DOM churn, and efficient animation loops. Advanced users can customize action names, add extra lines, and generate multiple [GCPadX] sections for multi‑controller play. Use the live tester to confirm dead zones and verify axis polarity before committing. This tool saves time, reduces errors, and produces repeatable results.
How to Use
- Create or select a profile.
- Open the Editor tab. Click Capture next to an action, press a controller button or move a stick.
- Fine‑tune mapping tokens manually if needed (e.g., invert axes, adjust threshold syntax).
- Generate the INI and copy or download it.
- Paste into Dolphin's
GCPadNew.ini(backup first) and launch a game to test.
Tips
- Use separate profiles for racing vs platformers to optimize trigger sensitivity.
- Rename actions or add custom ones for macros or hybrid layouts.
- Check the tester for subtle stick drift; edit dead zone tokens accordingly.
- Export JSON regularly as a backup.
- Try different templates then merge the best ideas into a custom set.
Need more? Add custom actions, experiment safely, and enjoy faster iteration for competitive or casual play.
Read Also: