Input

/ˈspeɪs kædət ˈkiːbɔːrd/

n. "Baroque MIT Lisp-machine keyboard with enough modifier keys to make EMACS feel physically possible."

/dəˈrɛkt-ˈɪnˌpʊt/

n. “A Microsoft API within DirectX for handling input from keyboards, mice, game controllers, and other devices on Windows systems.”

DirectInput is a component of DirectX that provides low-level access to input devices, enabling developers to capture and process user input efficiently. It is commonly used in games and interactive applications where precise input handling, low latency, and support for multiple simultaneous devices are essential.

Key characteristics of DirectInput include: