Windows.Gaming.Input.Preview Namespace

Provides APIs that support functionality for legacy gaming devices.

Classes

GameControllerProviderInfo

Provides info on a physical game controller connected to the system using GIP.SYS. Important Access to this class requires declaring the xboxAccessoryManagement capability

LegacyGipGameControllerProvider

Exposes a set of properties and functionality for administering gaming accessories, such as gamepads and headsets, that use the GIP (Gaming Input Protocol) protocol. Important Access to this class requires declaring the xboxAccessoryManagement capability Caution These APIs affect all games on a system and may cause problems on an accessory if misused. Microsoft recommends only using these APIs for administering hardware you have developed.

Structs

HeadsetGeqGains

The gain set for each band of the headset equalizer.

Enums

DeviceCommand	Commands that can be executed on a GIP (Gaming Input Protocol) headset.
GameControllerBatteryChargingState	Battery charging state of the controller.
GameControllerBatteryKind	The kind of battery in the controller.
GameControllerBatteryLevel	The amount of battery remaining in the controller.
GameControllerFirmwareCorruptReason	The state of firmware corruption for a device.
HeadsetLevel	Indicates levels of variable settings like volume for headsets.
HeadsetOperation	Settings that can be read from or written to a headset that supports them.
RemappingButtonCategory	Types of gamepad remapping.

Remarks

Important

Access to this namespace requires declaring the xboxAccessoryManagement capability