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 overviewAutorisation obligatoire

Concept

• Xbox ManagerAutorisation obligatoire
• Developer HomeAutorisation obligatoire
• Hang investigationAutorisation obligatoire
• Visual StudioAutorisation obligatoire
• Command line toolsAutorisation obligatoire

Tools for Xbox graphics development

Concept

• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Autorisation obligatoire
• Shader compilerAutorisation obligatoire

Tools for Xbox services

Overview

• Xbox service tools

Concept

• PC sandbox switcher
• Test account tool