XInput
XInput is a Windows API designed by Microsoft to handle input from Xbox 360 controllers and later Xbox devices. It is part of the DirectX family but is accessed as a separate API. XInput provides a simple interface for reading the state of up to four controllers and for controlling their vibration motors.
The core API functions include XInputGetState, which returns the current state of a controller, and XInputSetState,
XInput is Windows-only and targets Xbox-compatible devices. It does not provide direct access to non-Xbox DirectInput
Implementation details and distribution: developers include XInput.h and link against XInput.lib. On modern Windows versions, the
XInput is commonly used for game development on Windows where Xbox-style input is prioritized, offering a stable