Xbox port FAQ
This page describes the FreeBASIC target for the original Xbox.
The Xbox target is for the 2001 Xbox. It is not for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox
Series X/S, or normal Windows programs.
Xbox port questions:
- Is this target usable?
- Does it need the Microsoft XDK?
- How do I build a program?
- Where can I run it?
- Does it need the Microsoft XDK?
- How do I build a program?
- Where can I run it?
Is this target usable?
Yes. The fbc-xbox helper driver builds programs and produces .xbe
executables. The fbc-xbox-xiso helper can make Xbox ISO images with
optional asset directories.
Does it need the Microsoft XDK?
No. The target is built around nxdk and other open tools. That keeps the
toolchain redistributable and avoids depending on the old proprietary
Microsoft XDK.
How do I build a program?
fbc-xbox program.bas -x program.xbe
To create an ISO:
fbc-xbox-xiso program.xbe program.iso
To include assets:
fbc-xbox-xiso program.xbe program.iso --assets game-assets
Where can I run it?
Use real modified Xbox hardware or an emulator that can run homebrew XBE
files. The source tree includes build and test scripts for emulator-based
smoke tests where they are available.
See also