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XBOX 360 & One

Discussion in 'Editor & General Support' started by atmuc, Feb 3, 2015.

  1. atmuc

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    What is the latest situation to build games for these platforms? do i have to buy addon from Unity?

    is it easy to publish indie games to these platforms? is it required to be a company?
     
    atmuc, Feb 3, 2015
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  2. Graham-Dunnett

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    You apply through Microsoft. Microsoft can explain whether you need to be a company with a history of game development, or an indy getting started. (I think the plan was that anyone with a console could use it as a devkit. But I haven't seen any news about that for ages.)
     
    Graham-Dunnett, Feb 3, 2015
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  3. atmuc

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    Hi Graham, do you mean Microsoft will give everything to build a game for XBOX? i understand, i don't need anything from Unity.
     
    atmuc, Feb 3, 2015
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  4. Graham-Dunnett

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    Yes, I think Microsoft will give you what you need. You really need to ask them, though.
     
    Graham-Dunnett, Feb 3, 2015
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  5. Mauri

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    For Xbox One, there is a program called ID@XBOX:
    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/id

    However, they're currently looking only for experienced indie game developers as stated on their website:
     
    Mauri, Feb 3, 2015
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  6. atmuc

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    without having developer account, i cannot improve my skills on console :) no chicken, no egg :) it looks first i must publish a good game for other platforms. first project cannot progress parallel.
     
    atmuc, Feb 4, 2015
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  7. Pix10

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    The dropped the whole consumer box as a dev kit a while ago. Rumour has it, it's because the online-always aspect was dropped, taking all the relevant rights management with it.

    I wouldn't read too much in what it says on their website, it's not always up to date. In other words, email them and ask... can't hurt :)
     
    Pix10, Feb 4, 2015
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  8. atmuc

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    Hi Graham, is what you say valid also for XBOX 360?
     
    atmuc, Feb 9, 2015
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  9. hippocoder

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    You don't need console experience. You do need to have actually you know, finished something good though (on any platform). IMHO a very wise restriction in today's age.

    Look at this as an opportunity to finish a great game.
     
    hippocoder, Feb 9, 2015
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