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 overviewAuthorization required

Concept

• Xbox ManagerAuthorization required
• Xbox Device PortalAuthorization required
• Developer HomeAuthorization required
• Performance Investigator for Xbox (PIX)Authorization required

How-To Guide

• Managing consoles with Xbox ManagerAuthorization required
• Media captureAuthorization required

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 providersAuthorization required

Concept

• Shader compilerAuthorization required
• Package Uploader