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Update Brawl ISO integrity check instructions
deltaryz Mar 17, 2026
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Add missing link for mac gc adapter
deltaryz Mar 17, 2026
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Remove linux section (outdated + redundant)
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reposition matchmaking, add Discord link
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Fix broken links
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Add inline image to verification section
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Add link to P+Ex, improve formatting
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Link to install guide+video, clarify wii/pc compatibility
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<main className="content">
<HA1 id="frequently-asked-questions">Frequently Asked Questions</HA1>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="instructions">
Where are the install instructions?
</HA2>
<p>
Here is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ciEilZUnErUFPJCs0bxIM40Impu4VrIlBohxeD3dSqE/edit?tab=t.0">Google Docs install guide</a> and a <a href="https://youtu.be/4XynDH-eVDE">video tutorial</a> for all versions.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="netplay-hackless-homebrew-usb-loading">
Can I run Project+ on a real Wii or Wii U?
</HA2>
<p>
Yes, Project+ supports booting on a real console (modded or unmodded) via Hackless, Homebrew, and USB Loader methods.

You can download console-compatible builds from the{" "}
<Link href="/download">Download</Link> page.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="os-support">
Can I run Project+ on Windows/Mac/Linux/Steam Deck?
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i guess steam deck support is kind of correct with the linux build, but i don't think it's as easy as win/mac and regular desktop linux distros, so i'm hesitant to mention steam deck.

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Would you like me to write a dedicated steam deck section? I have a steam deck myself so I can make sure it's correct & works for a fresh install.

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not in this PR. you're welcome to open a separate PR for that after this one is merged.

</HA2>
<p>
Yes, you can download PC-compatible builds from the{" "}
<Link href="/download">Download</Link> page.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="matchmaking">Does Project+ have matchmaking like Slippi?</HA2>
<p>
Unfortunately, Project+ does not have matchmaking like Slippi. Most
matchmaking happens through <a href="https://discord.gg/vdssRDg">Discord.</a>
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since the P+ discord is mostly used by the north-american communities for matchmaking, i think we shouldn't add it's link to th "Discord" word here.

</p>
<p>
See{" "}
<Link href="/find-communities">Find Communities</Link> to find
communities for matchmaking.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="rollback">Does Project+ have Rollback?</HA2>
<p>
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</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="matchmaking">Does Project+ have matchmaking like Slippi?</HA2>
<p>
Unfortunately, Project+ does not have matchmaking like Slippi. Most
matchmaking happens through Discord. See{" "}
<a href="#rollback">Rollback</a> for more information and{" "}
<Link href="/find-communities">Find Communities</Link> to find
communities for matchmaking.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="tier-list">Does Project+ have a tier list?</HA2>
<p>
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<p>Yes! Project+ is still in active development.</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="netplay-hackless-homebrew-usb-loading">
Does Project+ have a Netplay / Hackless / Homebrew / USB Loader release?
</HA2>
<p>
Yes, you can download them from the{" "}
<Link href="/download">Download</Link> page.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="requirements">What do I need to play Project+?</HA2>
<div className="table-container">
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Bros. Brawl, so they are incompatible with versions from other regions
(such as the PAL version that is prominent in Europe).
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="not-ntsc">How do I play on a system that isn't NTSC-U?</HA2>
<p>
<strong>
You can play Project M and Project+ as well as any other Brawl mod on
any system using the{" "}
<Link href="/install/usb-loader">USB Loader method</Link>.
</strong>
</p>
<p>
To play Project+ on Dolphin/Netplay, see the{" "}
<Link href="/install/dolphin">Dolphin Guide</Link>.
You can play Project M and Project+, as well as any other Brawl mod, on
ANY region system using the{" "}
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ciEilZUnErUFPJCs0bxIM40Impu4VrIlBohxeD3dSqE/edit?tab=t.0">ISO / USB Loader</a> section
of this guide.
</p>
<p>
How do I set up Project+ on Linux? To install Project+ on Linux, install
the AppImage from here:
<a href="https://github.com/jlambert360/FPM-AppImage/releases">
https://github.com/jlambert360/FPM-AppImage/releases
</a>
To play Project+ on PC with Dolphin (Netplay supported), see the{" "}
<a href="https://www.smashladder.com/guides/view/27jj/project-m/project-v2-netplay-guide">Dolphin Netplay Guide</a>.
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now THAT is an ancient guide...
let's not reference it anymore.

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Do you have a specific recommendation for a newer guide, or should we just stick to the video on the download page?
(Personally I'd really prefer to have a text guide as well, but you're right that one is old)

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ciEilZUnErUFPJCs0bxIM40Impu4VrIlBohxeD3dSqE

</p>
</section>
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<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="iso-compatible">How do I know my Brawl ISO is compatible?</HA2>
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/qNOMtx0.png"></img>
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resources should not be loaded from a third party and instead be in this repository.

i know there was an imgur link before with a screenshot, but that was also suboptimal.

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Where should the image be placed in the repo? I did try doing that but I kept the imgur approach because I couldn't discern what the right place to put the asset would be

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see app/knuckles/page.tsx (import images from "~image-indexes/knuckles";) and the generate-imgs script in package.json

<p>
To check the compatibility of your Brawl ISO, you need to check its MD5
in Dolphin. From the Dolphin window, right click on Brawl and select{" "}
<code>Properties</code>, navigate to the <code>Info</code> tab, and then
click the <code>Compute</code> button located to the right of{" "}
<code>MD5 Checksum</code> as seen in this{" "}
<a href="https://imgur.com/xzye9my">screenshot</a>.
To check the compatibility of your Brawl ISO, first ensure that it is an NTSC-U region
disc. Then, you may check its integrity in Dolphin. From the Dolphin window:
</p>
<p>Compatible ISOs may include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Right-click on Brawl and select <code>Properties</code></li>
<li>Click <code>Verify</code> located in the sidebar</li>
<li>Check <code>Calculate</code> near the MD5 box at the bottom</li>
<li>Click the <code>Verify Integrity</code> button and wait for analysis to complete.</li>
</ul>
<p>Compatible <code>MD5</code> hashes may include:</p>
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why wrap md5 in code ?

<ul>
<li>d18726e6dfdc8bdbdad540b561051087</li>
<li>52ce7160ced2505ad5e397477d0ea4fe</li>
<li>d8560b021835c9234c28be7ff9bcaaeb</li>
<li>5052e2e15f22772ab6ce4fd078221e96</li>
<li>52ce7160ced2505ad5e397477d0ea4fe</li>
<li>9f677c78eacb7e9b8617ab358082be32</li>
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why change the order of the MD5s here..?

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I honestly forget why I did that.

Related to this, something I considered was changing out MD5 for SHA1 since Dolphin doesn't check MD5 by default. However, I don't have 5 different matching brawl dumps, so I can't get the SHA1 equivalents for all of these.

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then we'll stick with md5

<li>1c4d6175e3cbb2614bd805d32aea7311</li>
</ul>
<p>
If your game is not working, and the hash isn't listed here, it is
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i think the "if your game is not working" bit needs to be kept, since that's the symptom players may experience if they have a bad dump.

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In that case, let's be even more specific - "If Project+ is not working"
this covers things like vanilla brawl booting instead of project+, more clear than the nebulous "game"

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agreed

If you have a bad dump or a mismatched MD5 hash, it is
probable that your ISO needs to be replaced.
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</section>
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<section>
<HA2 id="controller">How do I setup my controller?</HA2>
<a href="https://www.smashladder.com/guides/view/26oz/controller-guide-2-0">
Click here for Smashladder's Controller Guide.
</a>
Click here
</a> for Smashladder's Controller Guide.
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why this change?

</section>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="gamecube-mac">
How do I set up my Wii U GameCube adapter on a Mac?
</HA2>
<p>
Click here for the guide to use the Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter on
<a href="https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=How_to_use_the_Official_GameCube_Controller_Adapter_for_Wii_U_in_Dolphin#GCAdapterDriver">Click here</a> for the guide to use the Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter on
Mac.
</p>
</section>
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Can I add new characters to Project+? Does BrawlEX work with Project+?
</HA2>
<p>
"P+Ex" integrates the BrawlEx engine and CSS Expansion add-on into
Project+ to allow for an expanded roster of custom characters. For more
information, check out{" "}
"<a href="https://kingjigglypuff.github.io/">Project+Ex</a>" (or P+Ex)
integrates the BrawlEx engine and CSS Expansion add-on into Project+ to
allow for an expanded roster of custom characters.
</p>
<p>
For more information, check out{" "}
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAoVGymOkL3FwiMxfEt1V24qxnAWiO8I66G3zlU0ij8">
this Google Docs document
</a>
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<section>
<HA2 id="tilt-stick">Is Tilt Stick fixed in Project+?</HA2>
<p>
Yes, Project+ has working Tilt Stick.
<br />
See the{" "}
Yes, Project+ has working Tilt Stick. See the{" "}
<Link href="/features#training-practice-controls">
Features page
</Link>{" "}
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tournament will run with "Auto L-Cancel" toggled on or off.
</p>
</section>
<h4>
How can I play Netplay when the traversal servers are down? How can i play
using direct IPs?
</h4>
<p>
<a href="https://www.smashladder.com/guides/view/26jo/direct-ip-hosting">
Direct IP Hosting Guide
</a>
</p>
<hr />
<section>
<HA2 id="linux">How can I set up Project+ on Linux?</HA2>
<HA2 id="traversal-down">
How can I play Netplay when the traversal servers are down?
</HA2>
<p>
To install Project+ on Linux, install{" "}
<a href="https://github.com/jlambert360/FPM-AppImage/releases">
the AppImage from here
</a>
.
You can connect directly by following the <a href="https://www.smashladder.com/guides/view/26jo/direct-ip-hosting">
Direct IP Hosting Guide
</a>.
</p>
</section>
<hr />
<h4>Can I play Project+ on an M1 Mac (ARM)?</h4>
<HA2 id="m1-mac">Can I play Project+ on an M1 Mac (ARM)?</HA2>
<p>
We are planning to swap the base of our Dolphin build sometime in the
future to restore Mac compatibility. M1 and beyond Macs will not be
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if it's a HA2 it should be wrapped in a section

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