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SDL_HINT_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_STEAM
A variable controlling whether the HIDAPI driver for Bluetooth Steam Controllers should be used.
Defined in SDL_hints.h
Syntax![](/static_files/link.svg)
#define SDL_HINT_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_STEAM "SDL_JOYSTICK_HIDAPI_STEAM"
This variable can be set to the following values:
- "0": HIDAPI driver is not used
- "1": HIDAPI driver is used for Steam Controllers, which requires Bluetooth access and may prompt the user for permission on iOS and Android.
The default is "0"
CategoryAPI, CategoryAPIMacro, CategoryHints