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 overviewWymagana autoryzacja

Concept

• Xbox ManagerWymagana autoryzacja
• Xbox Device PortalWymagana autoryzacja
• Developer HomeWymagana autoryzacja
• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Wymagana autoryzacja

How-To Guide

• Managing consoles with Xbox ManagerWymagana autoryzacja
• Media captureWymagana autoryzacja

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 providersWymagana autoryzacja

Concept

• Shader compilerWymagana autoryzacja
• Package Uploader