⚡ Input Lag: The Silent Killer of Speedruns

Emulator input lag can add frames of delay between your button press and on-screen action. Solutions: Enable "Run Ahead" in RetroArch, use low-latency video modes, get a wired controller, and disable V-Sync if tearing doesn't bother you. Your reaction time isn't the problem—probably. What's your go-to lag reduction trick?