December 29, 2008
Is C++ good enough to make Xbox 360 quality games?
First, I don't want answers like "You need a team before you do that" and all that crap, I know that already. I'm thinking of becoming a game programmer as a job, and eventually having my own team for my own games.
I know C++ is okay for making 3D games, I've saw examples and they were pretty good, but I don't know if it's what I should go for if I want to create games as good as the sort you see these days like Mirror's Edge, GTA 4, etc.
I prefer C++ over DarkBasic, because C++ can do online play allot better so don't mention DarkBasic.
Is C++ good for creating games like Mirror's Edge and all the other Xbox 360 and PS3 games? If not, what is?
Well learning it isn't hard - I've tried already, I pick up stuff easily.
I might look into XNA, but is it still possible to put C++ onto the 360?
I'm focusing more on PC gaming but that'd be interesting.
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Comments on Is C++ good enough to make Xbox 360 quality games?
Yes C and c++ are the standard languages used for professional game design. The learningcurve for both is quite hard but they allow for anything. It would prob take you years to make a quality game withy them if you haven't programmed before. I would advise you looking into xna / C# instead if your planning to make your own games. Its free from Microsoft or with a subscription you can play them on the xbox or even sell them on xbox through the community games section.