> ## 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.

# Windows & ROG XBOX Ally overview

> Ship XBOX games on Windows PCs and handhelds like the ROG XBOX Ally using the GDK, with handheld-aware input, power, and screen-size considerations.

This path is for teams shipping to **Windows PCs** and **Windows handhelds** like the ROG XBOX Ally. You'll build with the GDK on Windows and account for handheld-specific concerns — controller-first input, power, and smaller screens.

> [!TIP]
>
> **Is this the right path for you?** Pick this if you're targeting Windows desktops and/or handhelds. If you also ship to XBOX consoles, look at [XBOX Series X|S](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/series-xs/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).

## 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).
* **A test handheld or PC** representative of your target hardware.
* **Partner Center product** with the desktop and/or handheld device rows checked.

## Build & develop

> **[GDK on PC](https://docs.xbox.com/build/gdk-and-engines/gdk-and-engines.md)**
>
> Build with the GDK on Windows.

> **[Handheld considerations](https://docs.xbox.com/build/console-features/index.md)**
>
> Input, power, and screen size.

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

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

> **[Input](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/input/overviews/input-overview.md)**
>
> Gamepad, keyboard, and touch.

> **[Debugging](https://docs.xbox.com/build/core-features/common/async/index.md)**
>
> Debug on Windows.

## Add services

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

> **[PlayFab](https://docs.xbox.com/services/playfab/get-started/what-is-playfab.md)**
>
> LiveOps, economy, multiplayer.

## Publish

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

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

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

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

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

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

## Optimize & reference

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

> **[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) — GDK feature surface on Windows
* [XSAPI overview](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/live/xsapi-c/atoc-xsapi-c.md) — XBOX Services APIs
* [GameInput reference](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/system/gc-reference-system-toc.md) — input on PC and handheld


## Related topics

- [PC handheld overview](https://docs.xbox.com/build/gdk-and-engines/handheld/overview.md)
- [XBOX Series X|S overview](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/series-xs/overview.md)
- [Unity overview](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/unity/overview.md)
- [Porting overview](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/porting/overview.md)
- [Play Anywhere (Console + PC) overview](https://docs.xbox.com/paths/play-anywhere/overview.md)