libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] add turbo button to overlay

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Description

It's hard to input a turbo input without a keyboard or controller, and I'm using the RetroArch iOS version. Can you add a turbo button for the rgpad probably between the start and l1 or right dpad and y
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Research direction

Start by locating RetroArch's iOS overlay and rgpad definitions, then trace how existing virtual controls handle input. Implement a turbo control in the requested overlay area and verify that it produces turbo input without a keyboard or controller.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, ios
Domain
frontend, mobile-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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