GameInputSharp.Core 1.0.1

.NET 8.0 This package targets .NET 8.0. The package is compatible with this framework or higher. 
dotnet add package GameInputSharp.Core --version 1.0.1
                    


                    

                
NuGet\Install-Package GameInputSharp.Core -Version 1.0.1
This command is intended to be used within the Package Manager Console in Visual Studio, as it uses the NuGet module's version of Install-Package. 
<PackageReference Include="GameInputSharp.Core" Version="1.0.1" />
For projects that support PackageReference, copy this XML node into the project file to reference the package. 
<PackageVersion Include="GameInputSharp.Core" Version="1.0.1" />
                    


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<PackageReference Include="GameInputSharp.Core" />
                    


                            Project file
For projects that support Central Package Management (CPM), copy this XML node into the solution Directory.Packages.props file to version the package. 
paket add GameInputSharp.Core --version 1.0.1
                    


                    

                
#r "nuget: GameInputSharp.Core, 1.0.1"
#r directive can be used in F# Interactive and Polyglot Notebooks. Copy this into the interactive tool or source code of the script to reference the package. 
#:package GameInputSharp.Core@1.0.1
#:package directive can be used in C# file-based apps starting in .NET 10 preview 4. Copy this into a .cs file before any lines of code to reference the package. 
#addin nuget:?package=GameInputSharp.Core&version=1.0.1
                    


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#tool nuget:?package=GameInputSharp.Core&version=1.0.1
                    


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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.

Product Compatible and additional computed target framework versions.
.NET net8.0 is compatible.  net8.0-android was computed.  net8.0-browser was computed.  net8.0-ios was computed.  net8.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net8.0-macos was computed.  net8.0-tvos was computed.  net8.0-windows was computed.  net8.0-windows7.0 is compatible.  net9.0 is compatible.  net9.0-android was computed.  net9.0-browser was computed.  net9.0-ios was computed.  net9.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net9.0-macos was computed.  net9.0-tvos was computed.  net9.0-windows was computed.  net10.0 was computed.  net10.0-android was computed.  net10.0-browser was computed.  net10.0-ios was computed.  net10.0-maccatalyst was computed.  net10.0-macos was computed.  net10.0-tvos was computed.  net10.0-windows was computed. 
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Version Downloads Last Updated
1.0.1 89 6/14/2026
0.1.0-alpha 170 2/19/2026

1.0.1: Treat unsupported GameInput COM interfaces as unavailable runtime instead of throwing; validate invalid FindDevice inputs before runtime initialization; update package documentation. See CHANGELOG.md for details.