XWing

Description: The XWing Screen Saver features an XWing hovering over a platform in front of a star field.  The XWing screen saver is available free of charge, so feel free to download it.
 
News: 
  • 7.12.2009: Version 1.6 created.  Changes:
    • Windows now transparent
    • Pilot seated in XWing cockpit
  • 9.11.2009: Version 1.5 is now available!  Changes:
  • Shows stamp-sized preview on the Display Properties dialog
  • Displays a Settings window on the Display Properties dialog with credits and links
 

 

Get it now for free from the Downloads page!
 
 
Links to alternative download sites & awards:
XWing Screensaver Download - Soft-Go.com
 
 
License type: This software is free.  You are free to use and copy it without paying any fees.  For more details on the license terms please read the attached file ReadMe.rtf or check the page License terms.
 
 
Requirements: The following software must be installed for the software to function properly:
  • Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 or better
  • Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 3.1 
  • Microsoft DirectX Redistributable or better

The software was tested on several systems with the .Net Framework 3.5 SP1, and the DirectX Redistributable August 2009 version (9.27.1734).  (Both packages are available at http://www.download.com/.)

  
 
Installation: Unzip the file and place the file “XWing_1.4.scr” and the folder "XWingContent" in your Windows folder.  You can then select the XWing screen saver just like any other screen saver in the Display Properties on the tab “Screen Saver”.

 

 
Things to know:
  • The program will terminate when any key is pressed, except for the Space key.  Pressing the Space key will reset the camera to its intial distance and have it fly in to the X-Wing again.
  • You are welcome to send any kind of feedback to screensavers@t-online.de. 
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