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[FEATURE REQUEST]: An option for OSD/RA overlay/messages to stay within the game window itself using (borderless) fullscreen

Emulator Issues #13978: [FEATURE REQUEST]: An option for OSD/RA overlay/messages to stay within the game window itself using (borderless) fullscreen

Added by PastaObesity 3 months ago. Updated 3 months ago.

Status:
New
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
-
% Done:

0%

Operating system:
N/A
Issue type:
Feature request
Milestone:
Regression:
No
Relates to usability:
No
Relates to performance:
No
Easy:
No
Relates to maintainability:
No
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Fixed in:

Description

I would like to request an option to restrict HUD/OSD/whatever-its-called elements and overlays so that they remain within the game window itself, rather than extending beyond the black borders.

I typically use fullscreen or borderless fullscreen with RetroAchievements enabled. One issue I’ve noticed is that certain HUD elements or overlays in Dolphin can appear outside the actual game image area, which creates a slight visual inconsistency for me.

While playing in windowed mode with auto-resize enabled is an alternative, on my 1080p monitor the window does not extend beyond the taskbar and creates black borders. I understand this may be related to monitor behavior, but I hope this clarifies the situation.

Having an option to confine all overlays strictly within the active game image would greatly improve visual consistency and overall presentation. I would really appreciate consideration of this feature. Thank you for your time and continued development efforts.


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Screenshot 2026-02-16 011830.png (982 KB) Screenshot 2026-02-16 011830.png This image shows me unlocking an achievement in SpongeBob SquarePants - Battle for Bikini Bottom; inspect the top left and see the achievement icon and message overlaying the game window PastaObesity, 02/16/2026 09:51 AM
Screenshot 2026-02-16 011125.png (160 KB) Screenshot 2026-02-16 011125.png This image shows Sonic Gems Collection with a unsupported achievement messages overlaying the game itslef and going beyond the black borders PastaObesity, 02/16/2026 09:52 AM
Screenshot 2026-02-16 013909.png (438 KB) Screenshot 2026-02-16 013909.png This image shows Punch Out!!! where the 4 messages don't respect the game's native aspect ratio and goes beyond it. This game isn't exactly 16:9. PastaObesity, 02/16/2026 09:53 AM
Screenshot 2026-02-16 011104.png (1.45 MB) Screenshot 2026-02-16 011104.png This image is an example for what it would look like. I manually resized the window so the overlays fit inside of the game. PastaObesity, 02/16/2026 09:54 AM
Screenshot 2026-02-16 000602.png (1.51 MB) Screenshot 2026-02-16 000602.png This image displays an active achievement icon in PCSX2 extending beyond the games native 10:7 aspect ratio. I am unaware if Dolphin has this in their emulator, but the same idea applies. PastaObesity, 02/16/2026 09:55 AM

Updated by JosJuice 3 months ago Actions #1

  • Issue type changed from Bug to Feature request

Updated by PastaObesity 3 months ago Actions #2

(Note: You can kind off mimic the solution of this feature request on your own by playing in windowed mode and resizing the window manually or enabling the auto size window based off internal resolution, playing 1 resolution size below your monitor/TV's native resolution, and then cranking the resolution back to your screens resolution. I personally ain't a fan of doing that myself)

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