Posted August 07, 2014
Anybody know for certain if this game does or does not support DirectInput?
This question / problem has been solved by DeMignon
Red_Frog
Knew User
Registered: Dec 2010
From United States
triock
Can You Face Your Fears?
Registered: Feb 2010
From Slovakia
Posted August 07, 2014
Well, the game is listed as using XInput, so I doubt that it support DirectInput as well.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_XInput_games#M
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_XInput_games#M
DeMignon
Dad but alive
Registered: Jul 2011
From Other
Posted August 07, 2014
It doesn't support DirectInput. Mark of the Ninja was developed for the Xbox360 and then ported to Windows. That's why it uses the Xbox specific controller library Xinput. As Windows supports this library since XP as well there was no need to write new code for DirectInput (other than natively supporting other gamepads). Klei was confident enough with other gamepads running through Xinput, even though they will be recognized as Xbox controllers and the initial layout might be awkward. Here's Klei's official statement on this:
Does your game support my gamepad / controller?
Mark of the Ninja officially supports keyboard and mouse and Xbox 360 gamepads.
Other gamepads / controllers will usually work, but they will assume the layout of the Xbox 360 controller. If the layout is wacky for your controller (buttons in the wrong spots), most modern gamepads support custom button layouts with their included software. Check your manufacturer's website for more details.
If you're using a controller that requires special home-brew drivers, mods or adapters to work (PlayStation Dual Shock Controllers, Snes controllers, Original Xbox Controllers etc...) we can't guarantee support. We simply don’t have the hardware to test all of these issues. You're always welcome to post your issue since we might have a solution, or someone from our community might chime in.
If your controller isn't detected you can use the X360Ce tool to force the game to detect your gamepad as an Xbox controller. See here: http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller#X360CeMark of the Ninja officially supports keyboard and mouse and Xbox 360 gamepads.
Other gamepads / controllers will usually work, but they will assume the layout of the Xbox 360 controller. If the layout is wacky for your controller (buttons in the wrong spots), most modern gamepads support custom button layouts with their included software. Check your manufacturer's website for more details.
If you're using a controller that requires special home-brew drivers, mods or adapters to work (PlayStation Dual Shock Controllers, Snes controllers, Original Xbox Controllers etc...) we can't guarantee support. We simply don’t have the hardware to test all of these issues. You're always welcome to post your issue since we might have a solution, or someone from our community might chime in.
Red_Frog
Knew User
Registered: Dec 2010
From United States
Posted August 08, 2014
Thank you both, I appreciate it. My Google-fu failed me but you came through.
Golffies
'Whatever it takes'
Registered: Mar 2014
From Poland
Posted June 21, 2016
With version 2.1.0.6 of the game, my DirectInput Logitech gamepad worked flawlessly (Dual Action G-UF13A). I may have had to tune the buttons in the game settings, nothing which requiered from me to install any third party tool. All was supported in game. Those reporting that Direct Input gamepads do not work may have tried with older versions ?