Original source from: https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/185522/Using-the-Raw-Input-API-to-Process-Joystick-Input Original author: Alexander Böcken
I recommend going to the URL for a walkthrough of how to access joystick devices via Raw Input.
Here's what's changed from the original source:
- Get input from xbox type gamepads as well.
- Listen for messages even if the application is in the background.