How can I share my Xbox 360 game built with XNA Game Studio Express with other Xbox 360 users?
XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsThe individual you are planning to share the game with must be logged in to Xbox Live and have an active subscription to the XNA Creators Club The game project, including all source and content assets, must be shared with the receiving user. The receiving user then compiles and deploys the game to their Xbox 360. We are actively working on other ways to allow you to more easily distribute your games and are very excited about the possibilities this will open up for independent game development.
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GAF Blog Archive for thamOn Windows, you'll be able to develop, test and distribute software created with XNA Game Studio Express for free. When you sign up for the nominally priced annual subscription to XNA Game Studio Express for Xbox 360, you'll be able to write a game on Windows, then send it to your Xbox 360 to test and enjoy. Eventually, you'll be able to distribute that code to other Xbox 360s, opening up a unique publishing avenue which will democratize game development on consoles.
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faq] Xna - QJ.NET ForumsXNA Game Studio Express will enable you to create Windows and now Xbox 360 console games much more easily. These games are limited to non-commercial scenarios for 360 titles created with XNA Game Studio Express. However, XNA Game Studio Express may be used to create commercial games which target Windows. We will be releasing XNA Game Studio Professional next spring which will allow developers to create commercial games for Xbox addition to Windows.
Related QuestionsXNA Frequently Asked QuestionsXNA Game Studio Express lets you create Windows and now Xbox 360 console games much more easily. These games are limited to non-commercial scenarios for 360 titles created with XNA Game Studio Express. However, XNA Game Studio Express may be used to create commercial games which target Windows. We plan to release XNA Game Studio Professional next year which will allow developers to create commercial games for the Xbox 360 in addition to Windows.Related Questions
What is XNA Game Studio Express?
GAF Blog Archive for thamXNA Game Studio Express is a new offering, targeted at students and hobbyists for game development. XNA Game Studio is based on Visual C# Express 2005 and lets developers target both Windows and Xbox 360. XNA Game Studio Express contains the following: The XNA Framework, a set of managed code development libraries which will allow game developers to be more productive when creating games for Windows and the Xbox 360.
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What's in the XNA Game Studio Express package?
XNA Game Studio Express FAQ not entirely worthless - JoystiqWe'll tell you. XNA Game Studio Express is comprised of the XNA Framework, a stash of managed code development libraries which is intended to increase productivity, and the XNA Framework Content Pipeline, a collection of tools designed to aid in adding 3D content to games. Included documentation, how-to's and starter-kits help you come to grips with the basics.
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GAF Blog Archive for thamNo. Games developed using XNA Game Studio Express cannot be shared through a memory card at this time.
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GAF Blog Archive for thamXNA Game Studio Express and XNA Game Studio Pro are related products targeting non-professional game developers and established professionals respectively. Both products integrate with Microsoft Visual Studio. XNA Game Studio Express is intended for the hobbyist/small development group and therefore designed to help create non-commercial games.
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XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. You must download and install Visual C# Express and the latest DirectX runtime updates (the full DirectX SDK is not required). Also, you need a Direct3D 9.0 video card capable of supporting at least Shader Model 1.1. Our recommendation is that your graphics card supports Shader Model 2.0 since many samples and starter kits require it. Check your graphics card manufacturer's website for more information about your specific graphics card.
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XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsXNA Game Studio Express and XNA Game Studio Pro are related products targeting non-professional game developers and established professionals respectively. Both products integrate with Microsoft Visual Studio. XNA Game Studio Express is intended for the hobbyist/small development group and therefore designed to help create non-commercial games. XNA Game Studio Professional will include additional functionality needed by professional game developers wishing to create commercial, signed titles.
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XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. Games developed using XNA Game Studio Express cannot be shared through a memory card or CD/DVD at this time.
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GAF Blog Archive for thamXNA Game Studio Express is currently limited to Windows XP SP2 only. Once Windows Vista is released, XNA Game Studio Express will be fully supported on that version of Windows. No. The XNA Framework will not replace or interfere with your existing Framework installation. The XNA Framework on Windows is a set of class libraries built against the .NET Framework 2.0.
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GAF Blog Archive for thamOn Windows this is possible, but the initial release on Xbox 360 is tuned to writing games. This is an area we are actively looking to the community for feedback on the types of applications they want to write for their Xbox 360.
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faq] Xna - QJ.NET ForumsCurrently, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 are unsupported platforms. XNA Game Studio Express is only targeted to Windows XP SP2 right now. XNA Game Studio Express is a set of tools based on Visual C# Express 2005. The XNA Framework is included with XNA Game Studio Express and it is the set of managed (.NET) libraries based on the .NET Framework 2.0 that developers use.
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XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsWe will continue to provide updates to the game development community via future events and our XNA Developer Center. You can also participate in community discussions. In addition, you can email xna@microsoft.com if you have any questions, but we cannot guarantee a response to every email we receive.
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XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsOn Windows you can use System.Net or any other network library. On Xbox 360 there is no network support. Local multi-player support is supported on the Xbox 360 however.
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Kids and the Internet FAQThe Xbox and Xbox 360 game systems come with parental controls, called Family Settings, which are tools you can use to restrict the type of games your children can play based on a game's rating (for example, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rating in the United States). For more information, see Xbox 360 Family Settings help create a safer gaming environment and Family Settings - A guide to helping your family enjoy the Xbox experience.
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XNA Game Studio Express FAQ not entirely worthless - JoystiqOnly if said game is actually about commercials, possibly a Joe in the Fast Lane take on the exciting life of a marketing mastermind. In fewer words: no. You can sell Game Studio Express titles for Windows, but you'll need Game Studios Professional (available next Spring) to hawk your goods on the Xbox 360.
Related QuestionsIs the XNA Framework running in emulation mode on the Xbox 360?
GAF Blog Archive for thamThe XNA Framework makes use of a custom, native implementation of the .NET Compact Framework 2.0 CLR on the Xbox 360.
Related QuestionsHow can you debug XNA-based games running on the Xbox 360?
GAF Blog Archive for thamDebugging on the console is supported through a remote debugging connection from a Windows desktop running XNA Game Studio Express.
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Pontiac Virtual NCAA Final 4 - FAQ/Contact UsThe sponsors are not responsible for the performance or reliability of the Xbox and Xbox 360 game consoles their respective controls, the online gaming services they provide or the connection provided by your ISP. Please verify that all these things are working properly prior to registering for the tournament or competing for a scheduled tournament match. You will forfeit your match if you fail to show up at the scheduled date and time.
Related QuestionsWhat is the support policy for XNA Game Studio?
XNA Frequently Asked QuestionsXNA Game Studio Express customers can seek support in our XNA Framework and XNA Game Studio Express forums accessible through the Game Development forum links on our Developer Center.
Related QuestionsWhat is Xbox 360?
Xbox 360 FAQs - Pakistan's Gamers CommunityThe Xbox 360 is the successor to Microsoft's original Xbox video game console. The Xbox 360 console was for the first time unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, and release on November 22, 2005 in North America, December 2 in Europe, and December 10 in Japan, and became the first console to have a simultaneous launch across the three major regions. The Xbox360 is also the first next-gen console to hit the market.
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