libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Startup intro and other interfaces

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Description

I suggest adding the ability to play a video or image when RetroArch launches, and I'd also like to see more interfaces, like the PS4, for example

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating RetroArch’s launch path and existing interface implementations, then clarify whether startup media and a PS4-like interface are separate changes. Done criteria are not defined until the supported media behavior and interface scope are specified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
frontend
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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