XNA Game Studio is a programming environment designed to help advanced computer users to create video games for Windows, Xbox 360 and Windows Phone. Please note, the software package also comes with the XNA Framework, which is a collection of managed libraries that were produced for creating projects with NET Framework.

Setup

The installation can be accomplished by double-clicking the installer’s executable file and following the on-screen instructions. The rest of the process is carried out automatically and does not require additional user interaction.

Compatibility

In order for the deployment to be successful, you need to install the Windows Phone SDK and Visual Studio 2008 or Express beforehand. It is necessary to note that the aforementioned component is required due to the fact that Microsoft’s IDE is not compatible with mobile phone development, but only with Xbox 360 and Windows.

Functionality

This app distribution provides you with tools for adding graphic and audio contents to your games. Since the XNA Framework follows NET Framework patterns, you can benefit from the capabilities of both frameworks. which allows for a more rich game development experience.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to develop games for desktop, console and mobile devices;
it is possible to add custom graphic and audio content to your projects;
installation requires additional Microsoft software development kits.