libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] <FEATURE NAME>"Reading text. Games by screen reader for the blind."

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Description

I don't know if this is possible or not, but if possible, please provide a feature that allows game text to be read by screen readers. If this feature is implemented, it would be a revolutionary feature for blind people like myself, so that I can at least play games as much as possible.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by identifying where RetroArch exposes game text and how screen-reader support could integrate across its supported platforms. Before implementation, define the supported screen readers, text sources, platform scope, and observable accessibility behavior that would count as done.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
accessibility
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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