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SDL_GetGamepadInstancePlayerIndex

Get the player index of a gamepad.

Header File

Defined in <SDL3/SDL_gamepad.h>

Syntax

int SDL_GetGamepadInstancePlayerIndex(SDL_JoystickID instance_id);

Function Parameters

instance_id the joystick instance ID

Return Value

Returns the player index of a gamepad, or -1 if it's not available

Remarks

This can be called before any gamepads are opened.

Version

This function is available since SDL 3.0.0.

See Also

CategoryAPI, CategoryAPIFunction, CategoryGamepad