> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.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](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/windows/overview.md) or the combined [Play Anywhere](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/play-anywhere/overview.md) path. Using Unreal or Unity? Start at [Unreal](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/unreal/overview.md) or [Unity](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/unity/overview.md) instead.

## Before you start

Make sure the following are in place. If anything is missing, go back to the [Home](https://docs.xbox.com/index.md) guided path.

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

## Build & develop

> [card] [First console title](https://docs.xbox.com/home/build-first-title/first-console-title-walkthrough.md)
>
> End-to-end console walkthrough.

> [card] [GDK & Engines](https://docs.xbox.com/build/gdk-and-engines/gdk-and-engines.md)
>
> Native and engine integration.

> [card] [Packaging](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/packaging/overviews/packaging.md)
>
> Package for console.

> [card] [MicrosoftGame.config](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/game-config/MicrosoftGameConfig-Overview.md)
>
> Configure your title.

> [card] [Memory & CPU](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/index.md)
>
> Console hardware targets.

> [card] [Debugging](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/async/index.md)
>
> Debug on the dev kit.

## Console features

> [card] [Quick Resume](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/index.md)
>
> Suspend and resume support.

> [card] [DirectStorage](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/index.md)
>
> Fast asset streaming.

> [card] [Smart Delivery](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/index.md)
>
> One purchase, right version per console.

> [card] [XBOX Services](https://docs.xbox.com/services/xbox-services/index.md)
>
> Identity, presence, social.

## Publish

> [card] [Overview](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/overview.md)
>
> Publishing basics.

> [card] [XBOX Requirements](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/xbox-requirements.md)
>
> XR compliance.

> [card] [Certification](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/overview.md)
>
> Cert process.

> [card] [Store listing](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/overview.md)
>
> Product page.

> [card] [Pricing](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/availability/sale-pricing.md)
>
> Pricing.

> [card] [Ratings](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/game-publishing/concepts/age-ratings.md)
>
> Age ratings.

## Optimize & reference

> [card] [Optimize](https://docs.xbox.com/tools/index.md)
>
> Profilers, diagnostics, and performance tools.

> [card] [API References](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/system/gc-reference-system-toc.md)
>
> Gaming Runtime, XBOX Services, and platform APIs.

## Related API documentation

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


## Related topics

- [Overview of XBOX Series X|S audio hardware](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/audio/overviews/scarlett-audio.md)
- [Variable Rate Shading (VRS) on XBOX Series X|S](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/graphics/newfeatures/vrs/index.md)
- [XBOX GDK audio overviews and tools](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/audio/index.md)
- [XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S GDK Tools](https://docs.xbox.com/tools/tools-console/tools-sdk.md)
- [Raytracing on XBOX Series X|S with XDXR](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/graphics/newfeatures/raytracing/index.md)