libretro / libretro/libretro-common

Wii U Retroarch abnormally slow file access

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Description

Hi team. Please be aware that WiiU Retroarch suffers from slow SD file access when loading cores and/or roms.

For instance : -with everything installed on SD card: launching Retroarch takes almost 30 seconds, loading a big rom (>20 MB) takes almost 20s.
-When using the vWii version (Retroarch-Wii), with everything installed on FAT32 USB : launching Retroarch takes less than 7s, loading the same rom takes less than 6s...

So it may be suggested to create a USB installable RA for the Wii U.
Thanks very much.

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The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Wii U SD-card loading path in the libretro-common code and compare it with the vWii FAT32 USB path; done would mean substantially reducing launch and ROM-loading times or documenting why a USB-installable version is not feasible.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
embedded-iot, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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Stale
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