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# SDL_GetGamepadInstanceVendor

Get the USB vendor ID of a gamepad, if available.

## Header File

Defined in [<SDL3/SDL_gamepad.h>](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_gamepad.h)

## Syntax

```c
Uint16 SDL_GetGamepadInstanceVendor(SDL_JoystickID instance_id);

```

## Function Parameters

|                     |                          |
| ------------------- | ------------------------ |
| **instance_id**     | the joystick instance ID |

## Return Value

Returns the USB vendor ID of the selected gamepad. If called on an invalid
index, this function returns zero

## Remarks

This can be called before any gamepads are opened. If the vendor ID isn't
available this function returns 0.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.

## See Also

* [SDL_GetGamepadVendor](SDL_GetGamepadVendor)
* [SDL_GetGamepads](SDL_GetGamepads)

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