Before downloading any bin files:
If you are playing Skylanders on a PC using an emulator like RPCS3 (PlayStation 3) or Dolphin (Nintendo Wii/Wii U), you do not need physical toys. and launch your chosen Skylanders game.
takes a different approach, turning an Android smartphone into a virtual portal for the Cemu emulator (which emulates the Wii U). On your PC, you run a specially modified version of Cemu. Then, you install the VirtPort app on your Android phone. As long as both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, you can tap a Skylander's icon on your phone, and it will appear in the game instantly. This is a fantastic, modern way to use .bin files and creates an experience that feels almost like a mobile companion app.