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[SxyGuy]

Does anyone here know what programming language or software to use to create video games for the PS2, PS3, Xbox, or Xbox 360?

[Tufty]

C++ still, but unfortunately you'll need to have one of their development kits to get access to the specific compilers and stuff that you need. And you usually can't get a devkit without paying out a significant amount of money.

[IceBlade]

You can use codewarrior's suite for devkits on the PS2 and Xbox, they don't have next gen out yet I'm afraid. (NOT FREE)

http://www.metrowerk...cts/default.htm
(Scroll down towards the bottom)

[N64314]

If you didnt know the Engine that PS3 and the XBox 360 are using is the new Unreal 3 Engine. This is a very expensive engine and has not been out for lisensing that long. Check it out here http://www.unrealtechnology.com/

[.oisyn]

N64314: What's that for nonsense: "The PS3 and Xbox 360 use the unreal 3 engine". A console doesn't "use" an engine, it's basically just a bunch of hardware. The games are the ones that hold the engine software, and while some gamedevelopers indeed license the unreal 3 engine, others have licensed other engines or even made their own.

[N64314]

I am aware of that...srry guess I should have been a little more selective of the words I was using. All I am saying is that alot of games on the XBox 360 and PS3 have been being built by the unreal 3 engine. Of course other games can still use other engines and can also create an enigne of their own to produce a truly unique looking and playable game.

[Hodge]

C, Java & C++ will do everthing you need. C# and VB are also well liked languages among window programmers.

[eddie]

Hodge said:

C, Java & C++ will do everthing you need. C# and VB are also well liked languages among window programmers.

For the platforms he's looking for, I think you'll be hard pressed to find compilers for anything besides C, C++ and assembler.

[Hodge]

eddie said:

For the platforms he's looking for, I think you'll be hard pressed to find compilers for anything besides C, C++ and assembler.

The first thing he should do is get the standard dev-kit. I was stating than games are usually built with c-based languages.

[eddie]

Curious: What do you mean by 'standard dev-kit'?

[Polar Sleuth]

Each of the console platforms has a developer's kit. It is "standardized" for the console in question. Usually it isn't more than a couple of libraries, in certain cases a specialty compiler, maybe a cd / dvd writing utility, and system specific documentation.

[eddie]

Right. Well normally it's actually a whole bundle of hardware. The PS2 devkit looks like a giant monolith, the GameCube is nothing more than a PC with a hard-drive attached, and the XBox is a neat-o white box (or green, if it's a debug box).

I was curious if he was mixing terms between 'standard dev-kit' and IDE, as maybe he was suggesting the best place for the OP to start would be with a good IDE (which is a good suggestion).

[hauptman]

Polar Sleuth said:

Each of the console platforms has a developer's kit. It is "standardized" for the console in question. Usually it isn't more than a couple of libraries, in certain cases a specialty compiler, maybe a cd / dvd writing utility, and system specific documentation.

And these Dev Kits aren't free (mostly) ...