libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Allow cores to directly set bg color to video window

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Description

As stated allow cores to set a bg color to retroarch gfx window. Here is an example:

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The bg color, regardless of aspect or size changes color depending on the NES' bg palette.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First trace how cores provide background or palette information and how RetroArch renders the video window; done means the core-controlled background color remains correct across aspect-ratio and size changes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
computer-graphics, frontend
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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