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    Initialize Device

    Initializes the device you specify.

    Input Device Control Nodes
    Joystick
    Initializes the joystick connected to the computer.
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    Opens a reference and initializes the keyboard connected to the computer.
    Mouse
    Opens a reference and initializes the mouse connected to the computer.
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