DirectX or Random

[ThePentiumGuy]

I dont know if this should be in "DirectX" or "Random Thoughts":

 

Does WindowsXP come with DirectX? - If so, what version

 

the same for windows Me, and 2000 and 98

 

Reasons:

 

Im just wondering because im thinkin weather my game should use DirectInput or using the API GetASyncKeyState

 

If i was gonna do DirectInput, the problem is, i would have to install the DX Run time on all the computers the game is gonna run on.

 

 

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Thanks,

The Pentium Guy

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[mutant]

Windows XP comes with DX8, im not sure about other OSes.

[divil]

None of them come with DX9, which is what you should be using if you're using .NET.

[Dirty Howi]

you can however get the redistributable from M$oft's website for DX9

[Nerseus]

If you're writing a game that you want others to play, I assume you'll have a setup (if it's more than just a simple game that you post here, for instance). In that case, installing DirectX (or whatever extra libraries you need) shouldn't be that big of a deal.

 

As for you using DirectX JUST for DirectInput, I wouldn't bother. DirectInput is nice and has some great features, but most of the advanced stuff is for obtaining exclusive control over the mouse and/or keyboard (or joysticks, etc.) when doing a full screen app. If you just plan on having basic mouse/keyboard input, I'd stick with GetAsyncKeyState or the basic windows events.

 

-Ner