GamePad.GetState Method (PlayerIndex)
Gets the current state of an Xbox 360 Controller.
Namespace: Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Input
Assembly: Microsoft.Xna.Framework (in microsoft.xna.framework.dll)
Syntax
public static GamePadState GetState (
PlayerIndex playerIndex
)
Parameters
- playerIndex
Player index for the controller you want to query.
Return Value
The current state of the controller.
Exceptions
| Exception type | Condition |
|---|---|
| InvalidOperationException | An unknown error has occurred. Verify that the correct playerIndex is being requested. |
Remarks
When calling GetState, check the returned structure's IsConnected property value. If the controller has been disconnected, this value will be false. When a controller is disconnected, values for its state will not be valid. The controller will also not be able to receive new vibration settings.
This method uses the GamePadDeadZone.IndependentAxes dead zone to smooth the values of the analog sticks. To specify a different dead zone type, or to specify no dead-zone processing, pass a GamePadDeadZone value to this method.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Detect Whether a Controller Button Is Pressed
How to: Detect Whether a Controller Is Disconnected
Concepts
Reference
GamePad Class
GamePad Members
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Input Namespace
Platforms
Xbox 360, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista