Is it possible to use Windows Raw Input API without a window (ie from a console application)?

Question

Is it possible to use Windows Raw Input API without a window (ie from a console application)?

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Answer 1

Do you mean RegisterRawInputDevices?

Since the RAWINPUTDEVICE structure requires you to specify an HWND to receive the WM_INPUT messages, no it's not possible to do this without a window.

Console applications can create windows, and the window probably can receive WM_INPUT while hidden, but you do need a window.