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  About XNA  
  Microsoft® XNA™ is composed of industry-leading software, services, resources, and communities focused on enabling game developers to be successful on Microsoft gaming platforms.  
 
Professional Developer
Microsoft provides advanced technology that allows professional developers to quickly enable games on platforms like Xbox 360™ and Windows Vista™. Our state-of-the-art authoring, development, debugging, and profiling tools let you get to the metal when you need to, while our libraries provide superior performance and an amazing depth of features. Top it off with world-renowned game developer support, samples, and white papers, and you have the edge when it comes to creating the best games on the planet. Plug in and check out all we have to offer.
 


 
Community Developer
If you are a small game studio, hobbyist, or student looking to get started in game development or find resources to help a game concept already in development, look no further than the XNA Creators Club Online community. Gain access to XNA Game Studio Express, DirectX, and other XNA gaming tools and technologies as well as tutorials, white papers, samples, and more. Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Join the vibrant forums and take part in one of the most valuable online gaming communities around.