libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Overlay notifications for low battery

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Description

Should add the ability to receive an overlay notification for when your device is low battery when you're in game; so that you know to save/put your device on charge before it dies.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating how RetroArch detects device battery state and how in-game overlay notifications are implemented, then determine the platform-specific behavior and tests needed to verify that a low-battery notification appears while a game is running.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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