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[feature request] - New mode of RetroArch search.

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Description

I have currently installed 53 different systems on RetroArch.
However, I can't find the games I have using RetroArch's search engine.
When I perform a search for any name, which I know from my games, one or the other name appears as a result, but not even close to what corresponds to reality.
Is it my impression or is this research field only looking for games related to the MAME emulator?

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported search with the installed systems and game names described in the issue, using the attached screenshot as context. Trace the existing RetroArch search behavior and define the requested new search mode; done means searches return results corresponding to games across the installed systems, with coverage checked against the report.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
frontend, search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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