Tools documentation for the Game Development Kit (GDK)

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

PC debugging tools

Overview

• Tools for GDK PC game development

Concept

• Visual Studio support and templates
• Command-line tools
• Xbox PC Toolbox

How-To Guide

• Install and launch PC titles
• Performance Investigator (PIX) for Windows

Xbox debugging tools

Overview

• Console tools overviewTá údarú ag teastáil

Concept

• Xbox ManagerTá údarú ag teastáil
• Xbox Device PortalTá údarú ag teastáil
• Developer HomeTá údarú ag teastáil
• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Tá údarú ag teastáil

How-To Guide

• Managing consoles with Xbox ManagerTá údarú ag teastáil
• Media captureTá údarú ag teastáil

Xbox services validation

Overview

• Development tools for Xbox services

Concept

• Config as Source tools (XblConfig.exe)
• Xbox Connected Storage tool
• Test Account tool
• PC Sandbox Switcher

How-To Guide

• Player Data Reset tool
• Trace Analyzer

Additional tools and middleware

Overview

• Additional tools
• Middleware providersTá údarú ag teastáil

Concept

• Shader compilerTá údarú ag teastáil
• Package Uploader