GameInputSharp.Core 1.0.1

GameInputSharp.Core

Universal, idiomatic C# wrapper for Microsoft.GameInput. Targets .NET 8+ with optional shims for Unity, MonoGame, Godot C#, Stride, and WPF/WinUI. This package covers game and desktop input, haptics, and device callbacks.

Package: GameInputSharp.Core on NuGet.org

Repository: github.com/Fenris159/GameInputSharp.Core

Compliance and redistribution

This is a third-party C# wrapper library. It requires the official Microsoft.GameInput NuGet package. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Microsoft Corporation. Intended for Windows PC development.

• Dependency: Use only the Microsoft.GameInput NuGet package. Do not depend on the full GDK or Xbox-specific libraries.
• Redistribution: You must redistribute gameinput.dll and any other runtime files according to Microsoft's rules. See the Microsoft.GameInput package and documentation for current redistribution requirements.
• Runtime: The Microsoft.GameInput NuGet package does not ship the runtime DLL. The GameInput runtime must be available on the target Windows machine.

Setup

Add the package:

dotnet add package GameInputSharp.Core

Or add a package reference:

<PackageReference Include="GameInputSharp.Core" Version="1.0.1" />

Target .NET 8+. Full device support requires Windows and the GameInput runtime.

Quick start

using GameInputSharp.Abstractions;
using GameInputSharp.Devices;

using var manager = new GameInputManager();
var devices = manager.GetDevices();
foreach (var device in devices)
{
 Console.WriteLine($"{device.DisplayName} - {device.DeviceId}");
 if (device is GamepadDevice gamepad)
 gamepad.Haptics.SetVibration(0.5f, 0.5f);
}

Included docs

The package includes offline documentation under docs-site/ when built with MkDocs before packing, plus markdown guides under docs/.

• Usage guide: docs/USAGE.md
• Compatibility guide: docs/COMPATIBILITY.md
• Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
• Full documentation and samples: GitHub repository

License

MIT. By using this library you agree to comply with Microsoft's redistribution and licensing terms for GameInput.