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This path is for teams shipping a native XBOX Series X|S console title. You’ll target the console hardware directly with the GDK and light up console-only features like Quick Resume, DirectStorage, and Smart Delivery.
Is this the right path for you? Pick this if you’re shipping to XBOX Series X|S consoles. If you also (or instead) target Windows PCs and handhelds, see Windows & ROG XBOX Ally or the combined Play Anywhere path. Using Unreal or Unity? Start at Unreal or Unity instead.

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Before you start

Make sure the following are in place. If anything is missing, go back to the Home guided path.
  • ID@XBOX onboarding complete — see ID@XBOX onboarding.
  • Dev PC ready — Visual Studio, Windows SDK, and the GDK installed. See Setup & install.
  • XBOX Series X|S dev kit activated and in Developer Mode. See Dev kit setup.
  • Partner Center product with the console device rows checked.

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Build & develop

First console title

End-to-end console walkthrough.

GDK & Engines

Native and engine integration.

Packaging

Package for console.

MicrosoftGame.config

Configure your title.

Memory & CPU

Console hardware targets.

Debugging

Debug on the dev kit.

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Console features

Quick Resume

Suspend and resume support.

DirectStorage

Fast asset streaming.

Smart Delivery

One purchase, right version per console.

XBOX Services

Identity, presence, social.

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Publish

Overview

Publishing basics.

XBOX Requirements

XR compliance.

Certification

Cert process.

Store listing

Product page.

Pricing

Pricing.

Ratings

Age ratings.

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Optimize & reference

Optimize

Profilers, diagnostics, and performance tools.

API References

Gaming Runtime, XBOX Services, and platform APIs.
Last modified on August 21, 2026

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