: They serve as installers for the Wii’s internal NAND storage.

Here’s the full, honest legal reality:

Clarification : There is no separate “Wad Dolphin” emulator. It’s just standard Dolphin that happens to run WAD files.

: Since WADs often expect a Classic Controller or a Wiimote turned sideways, you’ll want to head into Settings > Wii Input to map your physical controller accordingly. Troubleshooting Common Issues Black Screen on Launch : This often happens if you haven't set up a Wii System Menu

WAD (Wii Application Database) files are archives used by the Wii to install "channels" to the system menu. In the context of Dolphin Android: WiiWare & Virtual Console : These are digital-only games (like Mega Man 9 ) that weren't released on physical discs System Files