---
name: "SDL_JoystickClose"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libsdl1.2-dev"
version: "1.2.15+dfsg2-8"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SDL_JoystickClose"
---

# SDL\_JoystickClose(3)

Closes a previously opened joystick

## NAME

SDL\_JoystickClose - Closes a previously opened joystick

## SYNOPSIS

**#include "SDL.h"**

**void SDL\_JoystickClose**(**SDL\_Joystick \*joystick**);

## DESCRIPTION

Close a **joystick** that was previously opened with **SDL\_JoystickOpen**.

## SEE ALSO

**SDL\_JoystickOpen**, **SDL\_JoystickOpened**