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C# - Can't resolve XInput namespace in DirectX SDK (November 2008)

I'm just starting to play around with directx and I've read a few articles on the internet that use XInput to interface with the Xbox controller.

When I try to use it in my c# app, I can't seem to find the correct assembly to reference. From what I understand, it's supposed to be in Microsoft.DirectX.dll (namespace Microsoft.DirectX.XInput) but that doesn't get resolved when I add the reference.

Am I missing something? Should I try an earlier version of the sdk?

Solution

  • There's an excellent 3rd-party wrapper around DirectX for .Net called SlimDX: http://slimdx.mdxinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

    It's very similar to Managed DX. I've been using it for a couple months now with 0 problems.