Tools documentation for the Game Development Kit (GDK)

Learn how to use the GDK tools to build games for Xbox.

Tools for PC game development

Concept

• Visual Studio
• Command line tools
• Install and launch

Tools for console development

Overview

• GDK tools overviewAutorisierung erforderlich

Concept

• Xbox ManagerAutorisierung erforderlich
• Developer HomeAutorisierung erforderlich
• Hang investigationAutorisierung erforderlich
• Visual StudioAutorisierung erforderlich
• Command line toolsAutorisierung erforderlich

Tools for Xbox graphics development

Concept

• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Autorisierung erforderlich
• Shader compilerAutorisierung erforderlich

Tools for Xbox services

Overview

• Xbox service tools

Concept

• PC sandbox switcher
• Test account tool