SDL_OpenJoystick

Open a joystick for use.

Header File

Defined in <SDL3/SDL_joystick.h>

Syntax

SDL_Joystick * SDL_OpenJoystick(SDL_JoystickID instance_id);

Function Parameters

SDL_JoystickID

instance_id

the joystick instance ID.

Return Value

(SDL_Joystick *) Returns a joystick identifier or NULL on failure; call SDL_GetError() for more information.

Remarks

The joystick subsystem must be initialized before a joystick can be opened for use.

Thread Safety

It is safe to call this function from any thread.

Version

This function is available since SDL 3.2.0.

See Also

• SDL_CloseJoystick

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CategoryAPI, CategoryAPIFunction, CategoryJoystick

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