libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Automatically loading a game when RetroArch launches.

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Description

I know this is currently possible through command line, or editing the shortcut, but I'd like to implement this from within the RetroArch menu itself with a few options:

  1. Specify a game from a playlist file.
  2. Random game from that playlist.
  3. Load the most recent game in the History list.

Thanks!

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Research direction

Review how RetroArch currently loads games through command-line options and how the menu exposes playlist and History entries. Define the menu flow for selecting a specific playlist game, choosing a random game, or loading the most recent History entry, then verify each option launches the selected game when RetroArch starts.

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Assessment

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

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