Tools documentation for the Game Development Kit (GDK)

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 overviewAutorisierung erforderlich

Concept

• Xbox ManagerAutorisierung erforderlich
• Xbox Device PortalAutorisierung erforderlich
• Developer HomeAutorisierung erforderlich
• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Autorisierung erforderlich

How-To Guide

• Managing consoles with Xbox ManagerAutorisierung erforderlich
• Media captureAutorisierung erforderlich

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 providersAutorisierung erforderlich

Concept

• Shader compilerAutorisierung erforderlich
• Package Uploader