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# Features

Ludo's User Interface has the following functionalities:

* Joypad driven: everything can be done through the joypad instead of the mouse
* TV optimized: looks nice on a wide screen
* Joypads auto configuration when plugged
* Automatic configuration of literally everything
* Game collection scanner for generating playlists with thumbnails
* Video filters through simple shaders
* Taking game screenshots
* Saving/Loading game state anytime, organized by date with screenshots
* Emulator specific settings
* Soft-patching .ips and .ups