Update used SDL2 version for the Windows build
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Description
Description
It seems like RetroArch for Windows is built with a rather old SDL2 version, this version has an annoying "feature" where it turns on the Switch Pro Controller LED. It would be nice if it is updated so it will stop doing that.
Expected behavior
For RetroArch to ship with a new enough SDL2 that doesn't turn on the switch pro controller home led.
Actual behavior
It doesn't. The home LED gets turned on when RetroArch is set to use the SDL2 controller driver.
Steps to reproduce the bug
- Open RetroArch with the SDL2 controller driver and connect a switch pro controller.
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Version/Commit
You can find this information under Information/System Information
- RetroArch: 1.19.1
Environment information
- OS: Windows 11 x64
- Compiler: [In case you are running local builds]
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue does not name a file or test. Start by locating the Windows build configuration and its SDL2 dependency, then check the SDL2 controller-driver path with a Switch Pro Controller on Windows. Done means RetroArch ships with a sufficiently new SDL2 version and the controller home LED no longer turns on.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- build-system, desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100