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 overviewAuthorization required

Concept

• Xbox ManagerAuthorization required
• Developer HomeAuthorization required
• Hang investigationAuthorization required
• Visual StudioAuthorization required
• Command line toolsAuthorization required

Tools for Xbox graphics development

Concept

• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Authorization required
• Shader compilerAuthorization required

Tools for Xbox services

Overview

• Xbox service tools

Concept

• PC sandbox switcher
• Test account tool