XBox Project

Installing XNA

  • Download Visual C# Express 2010 here (it is free) (select your language and click 'Install Now')

  • Save the vcs_web.exe file to your computer and run it. Follow the default installation instructions.

  • Run Visual C# Express. If it doesn't ask you for a Registration code. Select 'Register Product' from the Help menu

  • Now.. Click the button to get a Registration code. You will be prompted to sign into your Windows Live account. If you don't have one, you must create one. (it is free) Put in the Registration code

    • Download XNA Game Studio 4.0 here (it is free). Save the XNAGS40_setup.exe file to your computer and run it. (it will automatically find your Visual C# installation and install). Follow the default installation instructions.

Creating Pong / Resources Needed for Pong

Getting Started with XNA Game Studio Development

More Getting Started

Physics Engine / Samples

Physics Google Doc

End of Project Stuff

Game Project Ideas

    • Doodle Jump clone

    • Slime Volleyball, Basketball, or Soccer clone

    • Rampage clone