libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] <Use same save for all cores>

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Description

So basically for example I can play a game on the mGBA core, then switch to gpSP core and use the same save without manually copying the save. This would be a huge time saver and should be possible because saves work with any core anyway it's just what folders there in.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing how RetroArch selects save folders when switching between the mGBA and gpSP cores. Done means the same save is used across those cores without manual copying, with the behavior verified for the relevant save flow.

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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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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