NAME

SDL_OpenGamepad - Open a gamepad for use.

SYNOPSIS

#include <SDL3/SDL_gamepad.h>

SDL_Gamepad * SDL_OpenGamepad(SDL_JoystickID instance_id);

FUNCTION PARAMETERS

instance_id

the joystick instance ID.

RETURN VALUE

Returns a gamepad identifier or NULL if an error occurred; call SDL_GetError() for more information.

THREAD SAFETY

It is safe to call this function from any thread.

AVAILABILITY

This function is available since SDL 3.2.0.

SEE ALSO

SDL_CloseGamepad(3), SDL_IsGamepad(3)