libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Add the feature to play Games from External Drive

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Description

Hello is it possible to play ROM games in IOS from External Drive? If I know Android already supports this feature.
Thank you for improving Game features and fixing issues day by day.

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Research direction

The issue does not identify any files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating RetroArch's iOS game and external-storage handling, then define the supported external-drive behavior and tests needed to demonstrate that ROM games can be played from such a drive.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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