> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://devdocs.xbox.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# XBOX Series X|S overview

> Build native XBOX Series X|S console titles with the GDK — target the console hardware directly, light up console-only features, and pass XBOX certification.

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.

<Tip>
  **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](/paths/windows/overview) or the combined [Play Anywhere](/paths/play-anywhere/overview) path. Using Unreal or Unity? Start at [Unreal](/paths/unreal/overview) or [Unity](/paths/unity/overview) instead.
</Tip>

## 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](/home/onboarding).
* **Dev PC ready** — Visual Studio, Windows SDK, and the GDK installed. See [Setup & install](/home/setup-install/get-started).
* **XBOX Series X|S dev kit** activated and in Developer Mode. See [Dev kit setup](/home/setup-install/get-started).
* **Partner Center product** with the console device rows checked.

## Build & develop

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="First console title" icon="flag-checkered" href="/home/build-first-title/first-console-title-walkthrough">
    End-to-end console walkthrough.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GDK & Engines" icon="cubes" href="/build/gdk-and-engines/gdk-and-engines">
    Native and engine integration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Packaging" icon="box" href="/build/core-features/common/packaging/overviews/packaging">
    Package for console.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MicrosoftGame.config" icon="file-code" href="/build/core-features/common/game-config/MicrosoftGameConfig-Overview">
    Configure your title.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Memory & CPU" icon="microchip" href="/build/console-features/index">
    Console hardware targets.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Debugging" icon="bug" href="/build/core-features/common/async/index">
    Debug on the dev kit.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Console features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Resume" icon="bolt" href="/build/console-features/index">
    Suspend and resume support.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DirectStorage" icon="hard-drive" href="/build/console-features/index">
    Fast asset streaming.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart Delivery" icon="right-left" href="/build/console-features/index">
    One purchase, right version per console.
  </Card>

  <Card title="XBOX Services" icon="server" href="/services/xbox-services/index">
    Identity, presence, social.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Publish

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Overview" icon="compass" href="/publishing/game-publishing/overview">
    Publishing basics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="XBOX Requirements" icon="clipboard-check" href="/publishing/certification/xbox-requirements">
    XR compliance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Certification" icon="shield-check" href="/publishing/certification/overview">
    Cert process.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Store listing" icon="store" href="/publishing/game-publishing/overview">
    Product page.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing" icon="tag" href="/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/sale-pricing">
    Pricing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ratings" icon="star" href="/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/age-ratings">
    Age ratings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Optimize & reference

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Optimize" icon="gauge-high" href="/tools/index">
    Profilers, diagnostics, and performance tools.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API References" icon="brackets-curly" href="/reference/system/gc-reference-system-toc">
    Gaming Runtime, XBOX Services, and platform APIs.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Related API documentation

* [XGameRuntime features reference](/reference/system/xgameruntimefeature/xgameruntimefeature_members) — console GDK feature surface
* [XSAPI overview](/reference/live/xsapi-c/atoc-xsapi-c) — XBOX Services APIs
* [System API TOC](/reference/system/gc-reference-system-toc) — full platform API reference


## Related topics

- [Overview of XBOX Series X|S audio hardware](/build/console-features/audio/overviews/scarlett-audio.md)
- [XBOX Certification overview](/publishing/certification/overview.md)
- [Variable Rate Shading (VRS) on XBOX Series X|S](/build/core-features/graphics/newfeatures/vrs/index.md)
- [XBOX GDK audio overviews and tools](/build/console-features/audio/index.md)
- [XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S GDK Tools](/tools/tools-console/tools-sdk.md)