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This section describes the graphics features of the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK).

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In this section

Direct3D 12 on XBOX Describes Direct3D 12 on XBOX, a low-level, high-performance API similar to Direct3D 12 on PC. XBOX One overview of graphics Describes how XBOX One graphics are based on customized versions of DirectX 12 and a high-performance GPU. XBOX Series X|S graphics feature overviews Describes the overviews that discuss the graphics features introduced in for XBOX Series X|S. DirectX-Specs Describes the engineering specs for DirectX features Microsoft graphics presentations Describes game conference content about graphics features for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One. Graphics samples Provides a reference to the graphics samples available in the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK).

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See also

Graphics API reference Microsoft Game Development Kit
Last modified on August 20, 2026

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