# SDL_HasGamepad

Return whether a gamepad is currently connected.

## Header File

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

## Syntax

```c
bool SDL_HasGamepad(void);
```

## Return Value

(bool) Returns true if a gamepad is connected, false otherwise.

## Version

This function is available since SDL 3.2.0.

## See Also

- [SDL_GetGamepads](SDL_GetGamepads)

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[CategoryAPI](CategoryAPI), [CategoryAPIFunction](CategoryAPIFunction), [CategoryGamepad](CategoryGamepad)