Learn XNA Game Studio ExpressWelcome to Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express, your ticket to creating and sharing amazing games for Windows and Xbox 360. This guide will help you get started with XNA Game Studio Express, from installation to creating your first game.
Setting Up XNA Game Studio ExpressTo get started with XNA Game Studio Express, first make sure your Windows computer meets the hardware and software requirements for XNA Game Studio Express. Then, follow these three easy steps: - Download and install Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition. This free edition of Microsoft Visual C# is what you will use to create the code for your XNA Game Studio Express games, and is required to be installed before you install Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express.
- Download and install Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express. Once the installation is complete, you can start Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express and start making games for Windows. For known issues and setup information, see the Release Notes
- If you would like to create games for Xbox 360, follow the instructions in Connecting to Your Xbox 360 with XNA Game Studio Express to learn how to enroll in the XNA Creators Club and download the XNA Game Launcher for your Xbox 360 console. Once you have followed these instructions, you can start making games for both Xbox 360 and Windows.
Starting XNA Game Studio ExpressOnce you have installed XNA Game Studio Express, you can jump right in by navigating to the Microsoft XNA Game Studio Express folder in your Start Menu, and clicking XNA Game Studio Express. Learning How To Use XNA Game Studio ExpressLearning XNA Game Studio Express just got easier with this set of three video tutorials that lead you through the creation of a simple 3D game. View these videos today to jump start your XNA Game Studio Express education! XNA Game Studio Express comes with full documentation, loaded with easy-to-follow tutorials that contain all the code you need to get up and running quickly, how-to articles that answer common questions about game development, and a full XNA Framework reference. To access the XNA Game Studio Expressdocumentation, navigate to the MicrosoftXNA Game Studio Express folder in your Start Menu, and click XNA Game Studio Express Documentation. Once the documentation has opened, expand the XNA Game Studio Express documentation node by clicking the small "+" icon next to XNA Game Studio Express in the table of contents on the left hand side of the documentation window. From here, open the Getting Started with XNA Game Studio Express documentation node, and explore! Useful Links | |